Graduation

SeniorClass2020

Texas Motor SpeedwayMay 22, 2020

2020Denton High School

Commencement

May 22, 2020

Texas Motor Speedway

7:00 p.m.

The students speaking at today’s event were selected based on neutral criteria to deliver messages of the students’ own choices. The content of each student speaker’s message is the private expression of the individual student and does not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the District.

Senior officerS

Emma Dunworth, PresidentGunnison Hays, OfficerHaley Meyering, Officer Tiffany Ramirez, Officer

Denise Rodriguez, Officer Joanna Santana, Officer

Denton HigH ScHool ADminiStrAtorSJoel Hays, Principal

Scott Nedrow, Associate PrincipalMark Goggins, Assistant PrincipalJoanne Keeler, Assistant PrincipalFrank Perez, Assistant PrincipalMatt Smith, Assistant Principal

Kimberly Thaggard, Assistant Principal

Denton HigH ScHool counSelorSKathleen Ashton, Lead School Counselor

Dani Kading, School CounselorKayleen Langat, School Counselor

Chris Lydia, School CounselorJari Peltier, School Counselor

Linsey Schafer, Student Assistance CounselorJulie Holladay, Career Technology Counselor

Martha Valles, School Social WorkerKatherine Ralph, School Social Worker

Denton inDepenDent ScHool DiStrict2020-20 BoArD of truSteeS

Barbara Burns, PresidentMia Price, Vice President

Doug Chadwick, Secretary Dr. Jim Alexander Dorothy Martinez Charles Stafford Dr. Jeanetta Smith

Denton inDepenDent ScHool DiStrict ADminiStrAtion

Dr. James K. Wilson, III, SuperintendentDr. Richard Valenta, Deputy Superintendent

Dr. Mike Mattingly, Associate SuperintendentDr. Robert Stewart, Assistant Superintendent

Dr. J. Scott Niven, Chief Financial OfficerErnie Stripling, Technology Information Officer

Dr. Lacey Rainey, Area SuperintendentPaul Andress, Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations

DENTON HIGH SCHOOL

Commencement Program 2020Texas Motor Speedway

May 22, 2020 7 p.m.

Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” ............................................................Elgar/GlennJulianne Booth, Director of Orchestra

Brian Wilson, Director of Bands

Introduction of Colors ..................................Gunnison Hays and Haley Meyering, Officers

Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance .................................................... Color GuardDHS AFJROTC

National Anthem ..............................................................................................DHS Chorale Mark Baker, Director

Welcome ....................................................................................................Emma DunworthPresident

Irish Blessing ..........................................................................Performed by the DHS Choir

Introduction of Valedictorians and Salutatorians ....................................... Tiffany Ramirez, Denise Rodriguez, and Joanna Santana; Officers

Valedictorians

SalutatoriansNia Helene Eberhard-Mattes

Senior Address ...........................................................................................Emma DunworthPresident, Class of 2020

Presentation of Class ..............................................................................................Joel HaysPrincipal

Certification of Class .......................................................................Dr. James K. Wilson, IIISuperintendent

Principal’s Address .................................................................................................Joel Hays

Presentation of Diplomas .......................................... Superintendent and Board of Trustees

Alma Mater .....................................................................................................DHS Chorale

Recessional “Pomp and Circumstance” .............................................................Elgar/GlennBrian Wilson, Director of DHS Band

Julianne Booth, Director of DHS Orchestra

Ededi Sedami Assiba AdjagbodjouJohn Shin-Woo AhnSucharita BanerjeeNabil Vuyiya BaugherAdrian Egipto Cortes LoeraCaitlyn Reece DomingueHannah Katherine DooleyLaura Andrea Garcia

Angelina Mehri GonzalezGreyson Anthony HarrisGunnison Riley HaysHajeong KimAshley Trang LeeHaley Danielle MeyeringHattie Joann PostonBrooke Marie ReinhardtLizette Reyes

Lucija Kay RuzevicMaximilian Dietrich SafranekSydney Alyse SotoElena Mei Wen SummittLuke Grayson SumpterRebekah Noelle WagnerKayla Dianne WillisReagan Lynn Wright

Hayden Quinn Abbott Madeline Grace Acker6 Francis Jude Adams Oyinlola Iqmot Oriolowo Adewale Rilind Adili1, 4, 5, 6 Ededi Sedami Assiba Adjagbodjou Linda Guadalupe Aguilar1, 5, 6 John Shin-Woo Ahn Azriel-Selcio Emery Akuete5 Ryan Scott Alagood Bobby Frank Alexander JR Ja’lynn Lamont Alexander Leen Mohammad Alhumaidi Felix Enrique Alonso Savahanna Gaige Amaya Anjolee Marie Aragon Madison Elizabeth Arbaugh Jason Alberto Arboleda Richard Rene Arizpe JR5, 6 Anubhav Raj Aryal Garrett Antonio Asis Hope Marie Atkinson Sophie Jean Audirsch Natalia Avalos-Camacho Aubrie Kate Baker Trinity Katherine Ball1, 4, 5, 6 Sucharita Banerjee

Denton High SchoolCandidates for Graduation

2020

1 – Valedictorian(s)2 – Salutatorian(s)

3 – National Merit Scholars4 – Advanced Placement Scholars

5 – National Honor Society 6 – IB Scholars

Candidates for Graduation

Justin Anthony Barajas1, 5, 6 Nabil Vuyiya Baugher5 Anna Grace Baylock4 Kamea Nicole Bayon Ashley Nicole Han Baza Mergim Berisha Joshua Ramon Bermudez Vazquez Zoe Rebekah Bernal Alim Biba T’keyah Ontra Blackwell Wendy Evarista Blanca Maggie Mae Blaylock Ajanae Denarya Bledsoe Isaac Michael Boodt Sarah Isabella Borda Nathan Wade Borges Andrew Hayden Braack Madison Rose Bradley-Tucker Colin Jacob Brafford Miranda Alvena Brasuell Blake David Brearley Sara Elizabeth Brewington4, 5 James Gilliat Bridges4, 5 Vanessa Tyler Bristow Isaac Jerome Broades Kevon Eugene Bronner Brandon Hugh Charles Brown Malcolm Dewayne Buckner Mitchell Connor Burson Fabian Cabral Rodriguez Gabriella Brooke Cabrales Efren Alexander Cadena Lauren Payton Caeti Nidia Maysa Canales4 Rachel Yvonne Capone

Candidates for Graduation

Idaly Guadalupe Cardoza Marvin Carlos Maddison Chule Kalle Carpenter Kyasia Michelle Carr6 Jillian Elaine Carrara Elizabeth Sage Carrell Tessa Nicole Carrera Cyrus Carrillo5, 6 Mitchell Emery Case Jesus Misael Cazares Avila Juan Antonio Cervantes Mazelynn Cherie Chamberlin Jorge Luis Chavez Lizbeth Chavez6 Marissa Clementina Chavez5, 6 Kamila Marie Clemente Lopez5 Elise Mariyah Clements Andrew Zackary De’Vonne Coker Ann Emery Coker Preston Randall Cole Alexa Contreras Grisselda Zarittzel Cortes1, 5, 6 Adrian Egipto Cortes Loera Eric Brandon Crenshaw Ryan Christopher Criswell Maggie Nicole Crockett Michael Todd Crowley JR Leslie Cruz Ryan Christopher Cygan Patricio Carlito Davila Brien James Ray Davis Ethan Sebastian Davis Isaac Fleming Dawson-Cabrera La’derrious Zontae’ Day Samuel Taber De Hart

Candidates for Graduation

Armando De La Rosa JR Aryal Ani De La Rosa Alyssa Faith De La Sierra5 Reuben James Dean Naylie Ryan Delgado Taylor Madison Dennis Silver Ace Mangubat Diada Eli Judah Dickens1, 5 Caitlyn Reece Domingue1, 5, 6 Hannah Katherine Dooley Tabitha Marie Drake5 Emma Katherine Dunworth Elizabeth Rosezella Durante2, 5, 6 Nia Helene Eberhard-Mattes5 Joy Nwodei Ebri Ibor5, 6 Ella Lucille Eckels Nicolas Brian Edwards5, 6 Renee Leticia Effirim4 James Aaron Elliott Christopher Mitchell Epting4 Tristan Kai Fairbanks Immanuel Devier Bell Fancher5 Emily Joan Farnam5 Erin Donna Farnam Gerald Lynn Faulk III Sumeja Fera Adrien Aaron Fernandez Shannon Shenuka Fernando4, 5 James Pollard Fite Evelyn Rocio Flores Paulina Flores Adam Watson Fogle Samantha Kristine Ford Blake Jacques Forgue Ashley Elizabeth Fowler

Candidates for Graduation

Erick Francisco Lopez6 Katherine Hope Frederick Devin Jamal Freeman Stacia Christine Fuller-Hallman Ammy Melody Gallardo Julian Gallardo Nicole Yessenia Galvan Brianna Danielle Galvez1, 5, 6 Laura Andrea Garcia Ramon Garcia JR Taylor Brian Garcia Yael Aleciel Garcia Nereyda Guadalupe Garcia Chavez Desmond Durant Garrett JR Jesus Apolonio Garza Rocha Keity Alejandra Garza Trejo Alyssa Kathleen Gay Meghan Autumn Gibson Kathleen Thanh Gieng5 Arianna Michelle Gilbert Steven Carter Gilchrist Alexander Cliff Gloria Samantha Nichole Gloria Alfonso Alexander Gomez Libna Gomez1, 6 Angelina Mehri Gonzalez Gabriel Ray Graham Luis Angel Granado Catelyn Jeanea Griffin Gregory Michael Grogan Davian Guajardo Karla Irene Guerrero Granados Alexia Lizbeth Guerrero Martinez Matisse Marie Guest Joana Guima

Candidates for Graduation

Robert Scott Gwilliam5 Kadee Leann Hackler Joseph William Philip Harbin Coree David Hargrove Denae Makayla-Felice Harris1, 5, 6 Greyson Anthony Harris Evan Josef Harrison1, 4, 5 Gunnison Riley Hays4, 5 Rachel Katherine Helms Gabriel Gregory Henry Alondra Guadalupe Hernandez Brian Hernandez Kenia Giselle Hernandez Marianna Hernandez5 Lindsey Ann Hewell Zaira Xianne Hicks Miguel Angel Hidalgo Mychal Paige Hill Kaleigh Celeste Hilliard6 Nicholas Adam Hines Thomas Scott Hoffpauer5 Juliette Skye Holcomb Jaret Duncan Holliman Clarice Margaret Holloman Charles James Hudson Kyle Warren Hughes Diamond Gabriella Hughes-Sanchez Leanne Thi Huynh Victoria Enem Idibia5 Austin Trey Jackson Donald Ray Jackson JR James Ethan Jackson John Marco Jasso4 Marshall Robert Jennings Edmar Jimenez JR

Candidates for Graduation

Jalen Antonio Johnson William Arcangel Juarez Miguel Victoria Jurado Nunez Maddison Haven Justice Ayush Kandel Zachary Isaac Kao Adam Arif Karim Brooke Ann Kaszynski 5 Sydney Leigh Katzmark William Lee Michael Keen Drake Anthony Keffer Kalend Luke Kenworthy Emma Kathryn Kernan Tia Cantrell Keys1, 5, 6 Hajeong Kim Joshua Ryan Kneeling Geneivive Rachel Kowalla Levi Cotton Krahl Dejia Nichole Crisella LaCombe Adriana Krystine LaCour Miguelangel Laguna6 Delaney Alexandra Laird Jizelle Larios5, 6 Alyssa Clare Laughter5 Ryleigh Elizabeth Leatherwood1, 4, 5, 6 Ashley Trang Lee Isaiah Malik Lee5 Kate Lee Shamari Michelle Lemons Vanessa Lima Jose Daniel Lomeli Sandoval Diana Carol Lopes Gaona Jasianna Angel Lopez Kevin Alexander Lopez-Molina Roman James Lotito Kyler Arkel Loyd

Candidates for Graduation

Dawson Allan Lee Lucas-Hain Jazmine Machuca Jaida Raeann Maltez Jeffrey Manzanarez Samantha Mares Jesus Marmolejo Villanueva 5 Maria Angelina Martin Josey Irene Martinez Layla Nicole Martinez 5 Sergio Alejandro Martinez Denise Rose Guevarra Mascardo Jacob Alan Massie Benton Cael Mayfield Adrianne Renee McCane John Robert McCarty Ma’Kaliah Ann McConnell Ja’mal Rashaun McCoy-Maxwell 6 Grace Madison McDade Vionce’ Simone McDade Meya Monay Mae McGee Hanah Leigh McNair Hannah Marie Medina John Kelly Mejia Josue Jr Melo Garay Edras Adriel Mendez Gomez Ely Mendoza 5 Edwin Leonel Mendoza Sanchez 1, 5, 6 Haley Danielle Meyering 5, 6 Ashley Isabel Meza Victoria Madisyn Mills 5, 6 Elena Claire Mitchell JaTavien Donte Mitchell Peyton Moriah Mobley Daniela Michelle Montes Hernandez Jesus Daniel Montoya

Candidates for Graduation

Caelan Michael Moore Adolfo Morales Angela Michelle Morales Ramirez Sara Concepcion Morales Ramirez Cortez Jamall Morris Kiersten Lenea Moss Carlos Daniel Moya Josiah Jonathan Muniz Destiny Star Munoz Mariana Hope Murray I’yanna Ke’andre Music Ricardo Neavez Perez Tereena Nguyen Sarah Nicole Nieto Denis Shauni Denay Noble Abel Nunez Lucas James O’Neill Bryan Lee Olguin Elisha Onanefeme Olose Alex Santiago Olvera Yuliana Henao Orozco Jorge Alberto Osorio Eryk Osorio-Gonzalez Zacarias Ovalle 6 Parker Jackson Overton Kendria Temitope Oyeleye Elijah William Padia McKenna Jordan Palacios Gabriel Palacios Salazar 5 Whitney Perry Palasota Larry Miles Palmer Bunsari Hitesh Patel Jacob Edward Alan Pawley Iziah Dante Peel 5 Brenda Pena

Candidates for Graduation

Luis Fernando Pena Brianna Marie Perez Manny Taylor Perez Nuely Perez Paulina Marie Perez 5 Rediet Sofia Perry Jazmine Suzeth Pinales Taylor Ann Pizzica Colten Mario Porras 1, 4, 5 Hattie Joann Poston 4, 5 Emanuel Prado Michael Sean Prayor America Keith Price 4, 5 Samantha Krystine Puente Valerie Elizabeth Puente Alejandro Puga JR Jaqueline Puga 5 Melissa Puga Dormontae Leantwan Purnell Jenna Ellason Rachui 5 Vida Raietparvar Charise Joy Rosales Ramil 5 Araceli Ramirez 6 Dolores Faela Ramirez Dorian Alexander Ramirez 5, 6 Tiffany Justine Ramirez Christopher Gundemaro Ramirez Manrique Breanna Rhea Ramos Ismael Ramos Juandiego Lakshmi Ramos Reyes 5 Ilyana Aynae Ranchos Ulises Rangel Daniel Re Calderon Sebastian Rebolloso Ana Maria Reed

Candidates for Graduation

Ashley-Marie Ann Reed Hayden Charles Reedy 1, 5 Brooke Marie Reinhardt 5 Allison Kathleen Renfro 5 Arturo Reyes 1, 4, 5 Lizette Reyes Tyler Ryan Reynolds Blaise Alan Richardson Trenton Skylar Ridgway 5 Kenzie Anne Riggs Mason Robert Risdon Jhonny Rivera Rogelio Armando Rivera Rodriguez Charley Rodriguez 5 Denise Rodriguez Makayla Marie Rodriguez Seth Alexander Rodriguez Derek Danil Rodriguez Mercado Katory Lasha Nicole Rogers Emmanuel Rojas Leyda Rojas Torres Hannah Lane Rollins Allen Rosales 5, 6 Emiliano Alai Rosales Margarita Kelly Roussos Luis Angel Ruiz Kae’ven Curtis Russell 1, 5, 6 Lucija Kay Ruzevic 1, 4, 5 Maximilian Dietrich Safranek Maritza Judith Salazar Ana Lourdes Salinas Meza Jose Rogelio San Miguel Angie Michelle Sanchez Jesus Israel Sanchez Luis Mario Sanchez

Candidates for Graduation

Angel Gabriel Sanchez Ferrer Luis Manuel Sanchez Flores Aldo Sandoval Elijah Daniel Sang Carlos Joselin Santamaria 6 Joanna Santana Michelle Santiago 5 Emma Kate Kissling Sawko Benjamin James Schmuhl Aaliyah Janae Scott Marlie Renee Scott Taylor Marie Scott Madison Renee Scruggs Kennedy Paige Seiler Ethni Serrano Naomy Lee Serrano Lyric Tene Shelton Karlie Elizabeth Sherman 4, 5 Joseph Warren Skoog Alexis Abigail Smith Chloe Madison Smith John-David Nugent Smith 5 Kaitlyn Michelle Smith Parker Brandon Smith 1, 4 Sydney Alyse Soto Aliyu Omogbolahan Sowemimo Adela Marie Splawn Braedon Connor Stanley Astrid Wolfe Stone Lermond Deshon Stowers-Jones Samuel Harrison Strange Christian Thomas Sturgell 1, 5, 6 Elena Mei Wen Summitt 1, 5, 6 Luke Grayson Sumpter 5 Audrey Riley Sutcliffe

Candidates for Graduation

Indie Hatton Talbot 5, 6 John Samuel Taliaferro Alejandra Celina Tellez Logan Anthony Thomson Xaden Michael Tignor Saul Torres Vicente Torrez JR Victoria Lizeth Torrez Ryan Taylor Tredway Charles Xavier Tucker Bailey Noel Turner 4, 5 Emily Grace Turner Justice Marie Turner Aaliyah Mashae Tyler-Young Rette Joann Taylor Ullrich 5 Jocelyn Uribe 5, 6 Cheyenne Marie Valentine Ven’Darrius Rashaud Vaughn Luz Elia Vazquez King Louis Vazquez Alvarez Seth Francis Vermillion Govind Vinod Noah James Waddell Jadyn Ciara Reign Wagner 1, 5, 6 Rebekah Noelle Wagner Caleb Astin Wainscott Ellie Rose Wale Shane Michael Walters 5 Mitchell Thomas Warnock 4, 5 Charlotte Elise Warrick Derek Reed Wawro Bryson Tanner Wehunt Leanna Lee Wells Marissa Kristine Wences Aunesti Breanna West

Curtis Davonte Terrell Williams David Anthony Williams Deontrae Dee Williams 1, 5, 6 Kayla Dianne Willis Tristan Steven Wittau 5, 6 Hanna Dianne Word 1, 5 Reagan Lynn Wright Stefanie Raye Wright Trent Wesley Young Fidel Yzaguirre IV Tahis Zaleta Castro Daniel Joshua Zamora

Candidates for Graduation

In addition to the traditional cap and gown, many graduates are donning regalia symbolic of their participation in student organizations, activities, and honors while attending Denton High School. These include:

Air Force Junior ROTC Honors – Blue & Silver CordsAmerican Sign Language Honor Society – Red, White & Blue Cord

Business Professionals of America – Red & Blue CordCertified Nursing Assistant – Turquoise Cord

Communities in Schools – White SashCommunity Service Award (100+ Hours) – Green Cords

DHS Cheerleaders – Pink CordDHS Fillies – Captain Gold Cord, Officers White Cord, Senior Team Purple Cord

DHS Honor Guard – Purple CordEKG Certification – White

FCCLA – Red & White Braided CordFrench National Honor Society – Blue, White & Red Braid

German National Honor Society – Black, Red & Gold BraidHealth Occupations Students of America – Burgundy Cord

Interact Club – Gold & White CordInternational Baccalaureate – White Stole

International Thespian – Blue & Gold CordsInternational Honor Thespian – White StoleJournalism Recognition – Blue & Gold Cord

Junior Classical League – Purple & White CordLa Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica – Red & Gold CordsLaw Enforcement Internship Program – Teal & Purple

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) – Serape StolesMusic – Pink Stole

Texas Cosmetology License – Double White CordsTexas SkillsUSA – Red/White Cord and/or White StoleNational Forensic League – Crimson & Silver Cord

National Honor Society – White StoleNational Latin Honor Society – Purple & Gold Cord

National Technical Honor Society – White Stole PALS – Orange Cord

Quill & Scroll International Journalism Honor Society – Blue & Gold CordRed Cord Blood Donation – Red Cord

Student Council – Medals on Purple RibbonTalent Search – Red, Black, and White Cord

FFA – Blue Cord

DENTON HIGH SCHOOL

Alma MaterHail Alma Mater, Hats off to you Ever you’ll find us, loyal and true Firm and undaunted, ever we’ll be

Hail to the school we love, Here’s a toast to thee.

Empowering lifelong learners to be engaged citizenswho positively impact their local and global community.

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