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Commencement
Exercises
John F. Kennedy High School
Class of 2021
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 • 8:00 pmEdgewood Veterans Stadium
District Mission:
Edgewood ISD provides an exceptional learning experience thatengages, empowers, and prepares students to compete and reach
their highest potential in an ever-changing World.
District Vision:
For every child, success in life. Edgewood Proud!
Edgewood Independent School District Board of Trustees
Martha Castilla ...................................................... PresidentStella Camacho .............................................. Vice PresidentJoseph M. Guerra ................................................... SecretaryJames Hernandez ......................................... Board MemberLuis Gomez .................................................... Board MemberDina Serrano ................................................. Board MemberRichard Santoyo .......................................... Board Member
Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Eduardo Hernández
John F. Kennedy High School Administration
Principal Ms. Graciela Martinez
Administration
Mr. Reynaldo JuarezMrs. Vanessa Dominguez
Student Support Staff
Mrs. Stephanie AckerMs. Marva Friday
Mrs. Stephanie EsparzaMr. Daniel Ascencao
Welcome ........................................................................ Ms. Graciela Martinez Kennedy High School Principal
Presentation of Colors ................................................. John F. Kennedy ROTCPledge of Allegiance ......................................................Destiny Raven Moreno
Senior Class SecretaryInvocation .......................................................................Joseph Hugo Martinez
Senior Class President
Introduction of Platform Guests .....................................Joseph Hugo Martinez Senior Class President
Message from the Principal ............................................Ms. Graciela MartinezPresentation of Salutatorian .....................................Ms. Graciela Martinez and Dr. Eduardo HernándezSalutatory Address ..........................................................Amairany De La CruzPresentation of the Valedictorian .............................Ms. Graciela Martinez and Dr. Eduardo Hernández Valedictory Address ......................................................................Elena DeleonCertification of 2021 Senior Class ..................................Ms. Graciela MartinezPresentation of GraduatesTassel Ceremony and Alma Mater........................................Devyne Love Rodriguez Senior Class Vice-President
Closing Celebration.........................................................Ms. Graciela Martinez
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Recessional
Please note that graduates will be released in a controlled fashion after the ceremony ends.
The content of each student speaker’s message is the private expression of the individual student and does notnecessarily reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the District.
2021 HIGHEST RANKING GRADUATES
Valedictorian ..................................... Elena Deleon***Salutatorian ...................................... Amairany De La Cruz***
Lanice Lynn Delgado***Roberto Vidal Tamez**
Melanie Alexis Guadalupe Iruegas**Dorian Daniel Trevino**
Yasmine Laisa Villa**
Destiny Aurora Canizalez**Jenevieve Amber Groff**
Elizabeth Veloso**Kayla Elizabeth Miera**
Yarely Sarahi Martinez Ortega**
2021 GRADUATION CANDIDATES
Kamryn Leslie AdameMya Electra Adame
Sophia Marie Aguayo*Keiry Geovanna AguilarTrinidad Alfred Aguirre
Elizabeth AlmarazBrittney Rose Almendarez*Michael Aaron Almendarez
Rudolph G. AlvarezAlexia Rain Amaya
James Andrew AndradeRianna Renee AnthonyRudolfo Apolinar Jr.
Maranda Dessaray ArizolaOmar Armendariz
Desiree Star ArriolaEmelia Rose Arroyo
Rico Lorenzo BaergaAlize Divine Balderas
Christopher James BalderasSamuel Balderas IV
Raquel Victoria Barron*Cesar Joaquin BautistaMario Jesus Bordallo
Anthony BorregoRolando Lazaro Camacho IIDestiny Aurora Canizalez**
Jason Alexander CapillaAnnalyssa CardenasLeonardo Carmona
Leonardo Castillo TerrazasArely Alejandra Cazares
Venus ChagoyAnahi Chavarria
***Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (90-94) ± Summer 2020 Graduate
2021 GRADUATION CANDIDATES
Ray Alexander ColungaAbrian Adam ConstancioSofia Carolina Contreras*Dominic Rene Coronado
Malyssa Sue CortezJuan Cruz ±
Amairany De La Cruz***Topazio De La Cruz
Alyssa Blas De La RosaElias David De La Rosa
Jacob DehoyosElena Deleon***
Eloy Deleon*Hannah Beatriez Delgado
Jewel Marie DelgadoLanice Lynn Delgado***
China Jasmin DiazEric Diaz
Gabriel Diaz Jr.Santino Diaz
Jim Ezequiel Diaz LagunesJustin Anthony Duenas
Emily Zorine DuqueSamantha Alexandra Duque
Vianca Victoria DuranEdith Alejandra Duron-Garcia
Genissey Marie ElizondoFaith Jezabel Esparza
Elijah Jayden Espinoza
Ashley Crissel EsquivelJaelin Marie Estrada Perez
Patricia Faye Falcon*Robert Anthony FigueroaAlejandro Miguel Flores
Destiny Rae Benavidez FloresXiomara Elaine Flores*
Joseph Emmanuel FrancoJesus Fuentes Aguayo
Sergio Fuentes Jr.Paul Anthony Gallegos
Aminda Rachell Galvez ZepedaAntonio Garay Jr.**
Hallie Monique Garcia*Jennifer Anahi Garcia
Matthew GarciaAriadna Del Rocio Gomez Gonzalez
Clarissa Inez Gonzales*Mariah Rose Gonzales*
Jenevieve Amber Groff**Sarah Ann GuajardoJulie Ann Guerra**Edward Guerrero
Josue Angel GuevaraNatalie Gutierrez
Xavier Nathaniel GutierrezWilliam Franklin Hall Jr.Passionlee Joyce Hansler
Antonio de Jesus Hernandez
***Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (90-94) ± Summer 2020 Graduate
2021 GRADUATION CANDIDATES
Briana Nicole HernandezErik Hernandez
Julie Marie Hernandez*Rene Hernandez
Samuel Luke HernandezSergio Natanael Hernandez
Isabella Eden Huizar*Melanie Alexis Guadalupe Iruegas**
Amadeus Rene JimenezMelissa Jimenez*
Itsel Michelle JuarezRebecca Louise KrupallaDevelene Gloria LaqueJose Alberto Lara Jr.
Omar Augustine Lara Jr.Annette Georgina Linan Gomez*
Gabriel Antonio LoeraDestiny Marie Loggins*
Abraham Christopher LomasAntonio Garcia Lopez Jr.
Gabriella Feliz LopezGenesis Monae Lopez
Jesus Angel LopezMarissa Santos T Lopez
Michael Paul LopezRicardo Joseph LopezSummer Dawn Lopez
Jou Beny Lopez Cardoza
Ricardo Daniel Lopez LimonJaylene Renee Luera
Jason Julian Maldonado Jr.Jayda Renee Maldonado
Kevin Alonso Mancia Ponce*Fred Roque Mann Jr.
Maryam Leeann MartinDominique Renee C MarinezJohnathon Ismael Martinez
Joseph Hugo MartinezLayssa Martinez
Samantha Isis MartinezYarely Sarahi Martinez Ortega**
Jessie Bea McCumberJudas Malykei MedlinJeremy Adam MendezElijah Adam MendozaEsmeralda Mendoza*Galaxy Ann Mendoza
Dennis Merlo Jr.Damien Isaiah MermellaKayla Elizabeth Miera**Melody Rae Moncivais
Mariah Jaye MontezSadie Nicole Morante
Destiny Raven MorenoNydia Mayde Moreno**
Mireya Moyeda*
***Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (90-94) ± Summer 2020 Graduate
2021 GRADUATION CANDIDATES
Eric G. Munguia Jr.Ethan Enrique G MunguiaJazmine Joshlynn Nabers
Gregorio NarvaezJordy Daniel Nino Salinas
Rodolfo Obregon Jr.*Joseph Jeremiah Ojeda Jr.
Lorissa Mazie OlivarezAnabel Marie OrtizSteven Gabriel Ortiz
Krystine Michelle PalacioErick Palma Cadena
Bella Isela Pena Garcia*Jeremiah James Perdue
Mia Rae PerezEdwin Johel Pineda
Rene Lee PompaEdwar Bandon Portillo
Mia Angelini Quintero*Catherine Corina QuirozJuan Roberto Quiroz Jr.Francisco Javier RamirezMelissa Anahi Ramirez*Nathan James RamirezUrian Osvaldo RamirezYesenia Nixet RamirezAshley Renee Ramos
Francisco Sebastian RamosRyan Alejandro Ramos
Susana Jacqueline RamosBrandon Jonas Raymundo Vega
Maria Jose Reyes*Michael Reyes
Dominick R. ReynaSalvador Rico
Eli Giselle RiosMatthew Arthur Rios
Nayeli RiosJose Miguel Robledo IV
Sergio Andres Robledo Jr.*Mike G. Rocha Jr.*
Anahi Elizabeth RodriguezCarmen Marie Rodriguez
Christian RodriguezChristopher Rodriguez
Devyne Love Rodriguez*Isaac Adrian Rodriguez
Marcus Andrew RodriguezEdgar Eduardo Rodriguez Cruz
Angelita RomoKassandra RomoSamuel Eli RoquePriscilla Ruiz**
Arazely Fay Salas Narezo*Christian Salazar
Gloria Ines Salazar*Jeremy Anthony Salazar*Valeria Saldana Puente
***Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (90-94) ± Summer 2020 Graduate
2021 GRADUATION CANDIDATES
Kristopher Alexander TijerinaUnique Torres Abel Tovar Jr.
Arion Arthur TrevinoDorian Daniel Trevino**
Emrie Lynn TrevinoJustin Cody Valdez
Michael Anthony ValdezGenevie Cassandra Valle
Harley May VasquezElizabeth Veloso**
Nayali Victoria VeraYasmine Laisa Villa**
Ashlee Nikole VillarrealAshley Jane Villarreal
Deleha Le-Tai WilliamsJasmine Lashay Williams
Julie Lorena YbarraPaulynn Kaylee Zamorano
Nazaerth Elijah Zapata
Sergio Evander Salgado MendozaStarling Jose Salguero Mancia*
Jonathan Xavier Samarripas McGarityRichard Sanchez IIIRoman A. SanchezSamantha SanchezXimena Sanchez
Miguel Angel SantolloJeremy Rene Sauceda*
Matthew Fernandez SeguraGenesis Mia Sepeda
Angelica Louise SettlesRoman Moises Silva
Delight Simms ±Gabriella Mia Solis*
Lexus Samantha Solis*Angelika Aracely Soto
Brandon Lee St. James Jr.Roberto Vidal Tamez**
Benny Joe Tenorio Jr.Alfredo Teran IV
***Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (90-94) ± Summer 2020 Graduate
SENIOR CLASS 2021
Class Song
Class Motto
"I'll Always Remember You" by Hannah Montana
"We may not have it all together, but together we have it all."
Class Officers
Joseph Hugo Martinez..................................................................... PresidentDevyne Love Rodriguez......................................................... Vice PresidentDestiny Raven Moreno.................................................................... SecretaryPriscilla Ruiz...................................................................................... TreasurerArazely Fay Salas Narezo.................................................................HistorianJulie Marie Hernandez......................................... Public Relations Officer
Class Sponsors
Eileen Andrade-MartinezJoann Torres
Stephanie Esparza
Melissa Cruz (Senior Head Sponsor)
Co-Sponsors
Veronica SalasBetty Hernandez
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARD OFFERINGSScholarships and awards received at time of program publication
Raquel Victoria BarronDean's MeritTuition Equalization Grant
Mario Jesus BordalloGateway Scholarship
Anahi ChavarriaGateway ScholarshipJohn F. Kennedy High School Alumni
Amairany De La CruzGood Samaritan AwardBaumberger Endowment Scholarship FundVietnam Memoral ScholarshipEdgewood District Veteran's ScholarshipJohn F. Kennedy High School Alumni
Elena DeleonEdgewood District Veteran's ScholarshipMexican American Bar Association of SAGateway ScholarshipEqual GrantUndergrad Academic ScholarshipUIW Book/Tuition Grant Award Need Based Baylor ScholarshipTuition Equalization Grant Dean's ScholarshipTWU Presidential ScholarshipTop 10% ScholarshipAchiever Promise Scholarship
Ashley Crissel EsquivelPell Grant
Julie Marie HernandezVietnam Memorial Scholarship
Priscilla Ruiz Federal Pell GrantTexas GrantDell ScholarsUT for Me Powered by Dell ScholarsTextbook CreditUT for Me Powered by Dell ScholarsLaptop Credit
Arazely Fay Salas NarezoVietnam Memorial Scholarship
Jeremy Rene SaucedaLions Club Diabetic Essay ContestVietnam Memorial ScholarshipEdgewood District Veterans Scholarship
Lexus Samantha SolisVietnam Memorial Scholarship
Angelika Aracely SotoEdgewood Education Foundation of SA
Roberto Vidal TamezVietnam Memorial Scholarship
Students are listed as candidates for the San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship and are pending final verification of all eligibilityrequirements including completion of SAEP approved college success activities, final high school transcripts, and FAFSA or TASFA
documents demonstrating financial need. All SAEP scholarships are contingent upon the availability of funds.
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 2021 INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS
Adobe Certified Associate AnimateDorian D. Trevino
Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop
Jeremy A. MendezFrancisco S. Ramos
Dominick R. ReynaDorian D. Trevino
ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
Omar A. Lara Jr. Edgar E. Rodriguez Cruz
AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding
Rudolph G. AlvarezOmar Armendariz
Topazio De La CruzDennis Merlo Jr.
Urian O. RamirezMichael Reyes
Gabriella M. Solis
AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding
Rudolph G. AlvarezOmar ArmendarizAnthony Borrego
Leonardo CarmonaTopazio De La Cruz
Eric Diaz
Dennis Merlo Jr. Gregorio NarvaezUrian O. Ramirez
Michael ReyesGabriella M. Solis
Lexus S. Solis
Cosmetology Operator License
Catherine C. Quiroz
GRADUATING WITH COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE FROM PALO ALTO COLLEGE
Amairany De La CruzElena Deleon
(silver stole)
Gloria Ines SalazarRoberto Vidal Tamez
15 OR MORE CREDIT HOURS FROM PALO ALTO COLLEGE(white cord)
Sophia Marie AguayoEmelia Rose Arroyo
Amairany De La CruzAlyssa Blas De La Rosa
Elena DeLeonFaith Jezabel Esparza
Jaelin Marie Estrada PerezAntonio Garay Jr.
Clarissa Inez Gonzales
Mariah Rose GonzalesMelissa Jimenez
Johnathon Ismael MartinezJoseph Hugo MartinezJessie Bea McCumberKayla Elizabeth MieraNydia Mayde Moreno
Mireya MoyedaMia Rae Perez
Jose Miguel Robledo IVSergio Andres Robledo Jr.
Devyne Love RodriguezPriscilla Ruiz
Arazely Fay Salas NarezoGloria Ines Salazar
Jeremy Rene SaucedaRoberto Vidal Tamez
Elizabeth Veloso
ONRAMPS DUAL ENROLLMENT HOURS FROM UT-AUSTIN(burnt orange and silver cord)
Sophia Marie Aguayo Brittney Rose Almendarez
Emelia Rose ArroyoMalyssa Sue Cortez
Amairany De La CruzAlyssa Blas De La Rosa
Elena DeleonLanice Lynn Delgado
China Jasmin DiazGenissey Marie Elizondo
Faith Jezabel EsparzaJaelin Marie Estrada Perez
Patricia Faye FalconAntonio Garay Jr.
Clarissa Inez GonzalesMariah Rose Gonzales
Julie Ann GuerraIsabella Eden Huizar
Melanie Alexis Guadalupe Iruegas
Melissa JimenezOmar Augustine Lara Jr.
Genesis Monae LopezMichael Paul Lopez
Johnathon Ismael MartinezJoseph Hugo Martinez
Yarely Sarahi Martinez OrtegaJeremy Adam MendezEsmeralda Mendoza
Damien Isaiah MermellaKayla Elizabeth MieraRodolfo Obregon Jr.
Lorissa Mazie OlivarezFrancisco Javier RamirezMelissa Anahi RamirezNathan James RamirezRyan Alejandro Ramos
Susana Jacqueline RamosMaria Jose Reyes
Salvador Jesus RicoJose Miguel Robledo IV
Sergio Andres Robledo Jr.Mike G. Rocha Jr.
Devyne Love RodriguezIsaac Adrian Rodriguez
Samuel Eli RoquePriscilla Ruiz
Arazely Fay Salas NarezoChristian Salazar
Gloria Ines SalazarSamantha Sanchez
Jeremy Rene SaucedaRoman Moises Silva
Roberto Vidal TamezAbel Tovar Jr.
Dorian Daniel TrevinoElizabeth Veloso
Nayali Victoria VeraYasmine Laisa Villa
Kayla Elizabeth MieraNydia Mayde Moreno
GRADUATION REGALIA
(white stole with blue and white shield)NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPÁNICA(red stole with red, gold and white shield)
Sofia Carolina ContrerasAmairany De La Cruz
Elena DeleonFaith Jezabel Esparza
Melissa JimenezJoseph Hugo Martinez
Yarely Martinez OrtegaNydia Mayde Moreno
Arazely Fay Salas NarezoGloria Ines Salazar
Jeremy Rene SaucedaElizabeth Veloso
Emelia Rose ArroyoRaquel Victoria Barron
Anahi ChavarriaAmairany De La Cruz
Elena DeleonXiomara Elaine Flores
Antonio Garay Jr. Clarissa Inez Gonzales Julie Marie HernandezIsabella Eden Huizar
Melanie Alexis Guadalupe IruegasMelissa Jimenez
Jaylene Renee LueraJoseph Hugo Martinez
Yarely Sarahi Martinez OrtegaGalaxy Ann MendozaKayla Elizabeth MieraMelody Rae Moncivais
Catherine Corina QuirozUrian Osvaldo Ramirez
Dominick R. ReynaSergio Andres Robledo Jr.
Devyne Love RodriguezSamuel Eli Roque
Arazely Fay Salas NarezoJeremy Rene SaucedaLexus Samantha SolisRoberto Vidal Tamez
Elizabeth VelosoYasmine Laisa Villa
UPWARD BOUND(maroon cord)
Elena Deleon
BILITERACY PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT(seal of biliteracy medal)
Destiny A. CanizalezAmairany De La Cruz
Elena DeleonHanna B. Delgado
Genissey M. ElizondoFaith J. Esparza
Ashley C. EsquivelAntonio Garay Jr.
Melissa JimenezAnnette G. Linan Gomez
Joseph H. MartinezYarely S. Martinez Otega
Kayla E. MieraNydia M. Moreno
Bella Isela Pena GarciaMelissa A. Ramirez
Priscilla RuizArazely F. Salas Narezo
Gloria I. SalazarXimena SanchezRoberto Tamez
Nayeli Vera
Amairany De La Cruz
John F. Kennedy Alma Mater
John F. Kennedy, we sing a song of victory In our lives and in our hearts, we’ll proudly wear your name.
John F. Kennedy, our Alma Mater’s dignity There at our side as onward we ride
The highways of time.
Like a mighty rocket’s roar, we’ll aim our dreams beyond
the stars and chase the sun ‘till day is done Always reaching for tomorrow.
Let our feelings show, we want the whole wide world to know
That we’re No. 1, as long as we remember we’re JOHN F. KENNEDY