District Mission:
Edgewood ISD provides an exceptional learning experience that engages, 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 School Board
Martha Castilla ............…...…..……. President
Dina Serrano ………..….……... Vice President
Joseph M. Guerra ……………..…… Secretary
Stella Camacho ……….…………….. Member
Luis Gomez ....................................... Member
James Hernandez ............................... Member
Timothy W. Payne ….….….….……. Member
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Eduardo Hernández
John F. Kennedy High School Administration
Principal Ms. Graciela Martinez
Edgewood Fine Arts Academy Administration
Principal Mr. Daniel Piña
Administration
Mr. Reynaldo Juarez Mrs. Vanessa Dominguez
Mr. Rafael Garza
Student Support StaffMrs. Stephanie Acker
Mrs. Maria OchoaMrs. Denise Villasana
Mr. Israel MotaMr. Daniel Ascencao
Administration
Ms. Genevieve GuerraMs. Emma Dromgoole
Counselors
Mrs. Victoria Bilano Mrs. Maricela Luna
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Welcome ..................................................................................... Ms. Graciela MartinezKennedy High School Principal
Presentation of Colors ..............................................John F. Kennedy High School ROTC
Pledge of Allegiance ..................................................................... Jaren Michael MojicaSenior Class President
Invocation ............................................................................ Stephanie Elizabeth QuirozSenior Class 2nd Vice President
Message from the Principal ..........................................................Ms. Graciela Martinez
Introduction of Platform Guests ................................................... Jaren Michael Mojica
Presentation of Salutatorian ................................................ Ms. Graciela Martinez and Dr. Eduardo Hernández
Edgewood ISD Superintendent
Salutatory Address .................................................................... Steven Angelo Martinez
Presentation of Valedictorian ............................................... Ms. Graciela Martinez and Dr. Eduardo Hernández
Valedictory Address ............................................................... Joseph Alexander Alvarado
Certification of 2020 Senior Class ......................................... Ms. Graciela Martinez and Dr. Eduardo Hernández
Presentation of Graduates
Tassel Ceremony and Alma Mater ............................................... Jaren Michael Mojica
RecessionalPlease note that graduates will be released in a controlled fashion after the closing celebration.
The content of each student speaker’s message is the private expression of the individual student and does not necessarily reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the District.
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2020 HIGHEST RANKING GRADUATES
Agustin Acosta Aguilar Marc Anthony Aguilar Mary Jane Aguilar Montserrat Esperanza Aguilar Hernandez Angel Julian Aguirre Alejandro Johnny Alex Liam Alexander Alvarado * Nicolas Alejandro Alvarez Jalyssa Rose Amparan Brianna Corina Aragon * Kelly Fernanda Arzola-Flores *** Isaiah Anthony Asevedo Mangihemo Ause Ralisa Bernal ** Rueben John Bonilla * Daven Narciso Bordallo Miranda Marie Caballero Steven Ray Calderon Ted Alexzander Carrillo
Myra Jane Casarez Valeria Munoz-Castaneda * Jonathan Joel Alexander Castanon Geraldo Alfredo Castillo * Julio Armando Castillo-Briseno Yulianna Alessandra Castro * Isabella Angelina Cavazos ** Ismenie Alexis Cerna ** Wolfgang Cerna ** Gloria Micaela Chapa Emily Rose Chavez Roberto Fabian Chavez Seth Emanuel Chavez Connie Francis Chirinos Lorenzo Harold Clark John Isaiah Compean Lily Eve Constancio Damien Anthony Cruz Jennifer Nadine Cubas
*** Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (GPA 90-94)
Valedictorian .................... Joseph Alexander Alvarado
Salutatorian ..................... Steven Angelo Martinez
Korinna Michelle Booth ***Joe Anthony Aguilera ***Jaren Michael Mojica ***
Jennifer Marie Adame ***
Anna Guadalupe Tovar ***Fatima De La Luz Hernandez ***
Isabella Yasmine Portillo ***Emilly Rodriguez ***
2020 GRADUATION CANDIDATES
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2020 GRADUATION CANDIDATES
Edwin Gonzalez Erin Nicole Gonzalez Joel Gonzalez Murguia Ariel Marie Guadarrama Dezeree Starr Guerra Carlos Anthony Jude Gutierrez Destiny Lynn Gutierrez Jasmin Gutierrez-Gomez Francisco Guzman Diamond Rey Hernandez Esmeralda Bellen Hernandez Jesus Hernandez Luis Lauro Hernandez ** Rene Edward Hernandez Savanah Hernandez ** Yessennia Hernandez Samantha Yamileth Hernandez Cortes *** Rigoberto Hernandez Torres Abel Hernandez Trejo Angelina Marie Herrera * Jeremy Paul Herrera Julianno Cristan Herrera Arlene Ibarra Melchor Xavier Ibarra Miranda Lucille Leija Oscar Loera Gomez Adrian Samuel Lopez Heathcliff Ryan Lopez * Nicholas Anthony Lopez Valerie Arryn Lopez Angel Nahum Lopez Macias Amanda Nicole Lucio **
Estefany Esmeralda De La Rosa Alana Isabella Deleon April Marie Deleon ** Celeste Duran Delgado * Jeffery Jovan Desbazielles Judith Diaz PatrickMichael R. Douglas Damian Lee Elizondo Jennifer Michelle Elizondo Frank Aaron Falcon Dafne Yanelli Favela ** Celeste Jemima Fernandez Iris Crystal Flores *** Victoria Isabel Flores-Lares * Andre James Gallegos Fabian Gaona Adrian Garcia * Aja Erin-Shae Garcia * Fernando Garcia * Kimberly Yisselle Garcia Jose H. Garcia-Ruiz ** Clarissa Raquel Garza Robert Ruben Garza Leidi Lizbeth Gaytan Rodriguez Giulianie Godoy Alan A. Gomez Brenda Di Gomez Ethanie Cyhan Xanzara Gomez Vanessa Gomez ** Joe Daniel Gonzales * John Angel Gonzales Joseph Adrian Gonzales
*** Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (GPA 90-94)
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2020 GRADUATION CANDIDATES
Elias Alejandro Ortiz Esther Arasally Ortiz Jeremy Xavier Palma * Enoch Elijah Pantoja Daniel Eric Pena Everett Allan Penalver Miguel Angel Peralta *** Mikayla Miracle Perea Adrian Perez Destiny Jade Perez Jose Aurelio Perez-Tovar Julieann Nichole Pierce * Anthony Ariel Pineda ** Martin Puente Felicity Amber Quinones Stephanie Elizabeth Quiroz ** Zabrina Pauline Ramirez Elora Maria Ramos ** Angelina Jolie Rendon Jasmin Nicole Rendon Rafael Reyes Reynaldo Reyes Mathew Isaac Reyna Nayeli Nicole Reyna Noah Gilbert Rippy Anna Maria Rodriguez Jianna Rosario Rodriguez Jorge Maximiliano Rodriguez Manuel Rodriguez Maria Luisa Rodriguez Mary Lou Rodriguez ** Shantacie Leandra Lynn Rodriguez
Eulalio Magallanes * Ariel Maldonado Briana Marie Maldonado Garcia Andres Martinez Anette Michel Martinez ** Arturo Ruiz-Martinez Brianna Marie Martinez Elizabeth Martinez ** Eriberto Martinez Ericka Michelle Martinez Jose Jesus Martinez * Julian Uriel Martinez Laura Gabriela Martinez * Manuel Guadalupe Martinez ** Matthew Martinez Nathan Martinez * Jalyssa Renee Mascorro Abraham Aron Mata Luis Angel Mata Bobby Teofilo Medina Francisco Leon Medina ** Zarina Rose Medina Raul Bernardino Medina-Hernandez Darius Zain Mireles *** Michael Tyler Mireles Aalysa Morales ** Carlos Manuel Morales Jacob Jesal Moreno** Jesus Javier Moreno Mauricio Eleazar Narvaez Gomez Jessica Olalde Orduna Adrian Anthony Olivarez
*** Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (GPA 90-94)
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2020 GRADUATION CANDIDATES
Edward Sustaita Arturo Alonso Tellez Kassandra Terrazas * Carla Pauline Torres Juliana Marie Tovar Crystal Medina Trevino Desiree Nicole Trevino ** Jiovonni Rene Valadez Pedro Valencia Alberto Deshawn Shaunte Vallerie Clarissa Renee Vargas ** Joe-Alex Ventura Victoria Jeraldine Vera ** Jonathon Rene Vigil Cameron Makai Wallace Marcos Rene Yanez Brandy Lynn Zapata * Elisa Trinidad Zapata * Richard Zapata Jaren Michael Mojica Senior Class President
Vincent Noel Rodriguez Marie Nicole Rodriguez-Lopez Miranda Haley Rosas Rubi Jeanette Rosas-Bernal Antonio Uribe-Ruiz Eddie Ramon Ruiz Jorge Carlos Salazar Myrannda Irene Salazar Stephanie Salgado ** Mauricio Salinas Gregory Rene San Miguel-Escobedo * Alyssa Harley Sanchez Ashlee Marie Sanchez Destiny Sanchez Myrakel Faith Sanchez * Manuel Sandoval Jesus Antonio Santollo Riley Denise Solano * Noel Angel Solis Juan Alberto Soltero Alexa Nicole Steward
*** Summa Cum Laude (GPA 100 or above) **Magna Cum Laude (GPA 95-99) *Cum Laude (GPA 90-94)
Congratulations Class of 2020!
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SENIOR CLASS OF 2020
Class Sponsors
Class Officers
Jaren M. Mojica ............................................................................... President
Celeste D. Delgado ................................................................Vice-President 1
Stephanie E. Quiroz ...............................................................Vice-President 2
Elizabeth Martinez ........................................................................ Historian 1
Isabella Y. Portillo ......................................................................... Historian 2
Victoria I. Flores-Lares .......................................................... Sergeant at Arms
Esther A. Ortiz ................................................................................. Secretary
Andre J. Gallegos ..................................................................... Spirit Leader 1
Kassandra Terrazas ................................................................... Spirit Leader 2
Amanda N. Lucio ................................................................. Communication
Liam A. Alvarado .............................................................................. Treasurer
Mrs. Perla Lanzas Mrs. Palmira Aguirre
Class SongTime of Our Livesby Tyrone Wells
Class Motto“Through Our Eyes”
Ms. Terra Knirsch Mr. Jeremiah Lagos
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SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD OFFERINGS Scholarships And Awards Received At Time Of Program Publication
Jennifer M. Adame Baumberger Endowment Scholarship FundTexas State University - San Marcos - Distinguished and Academic Scholarship Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship JFK Booster Club Scholarship
Joe A. Aguilera The University of Texas at San Antonio- Grant San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Joseph A. Alvarado Texas A&M University- College Station- College of Engineering Scholarship
Brianna C. Aragon Our Lady of the Lake University- Presidential Excellence Scholarship
Kelly F. Arzola-Flores University of the Incarnate Word- Provost Academic Scholarship TAMUSA Top 10% Academic Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Korinna M. Booth JFK Booster Club Scholarship
Valeria M. Castaneda San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Celeste D. Delgado Edgewood Lions Club Scholarship St. Mary’s University- Santa Maria Scholarship
Dafne Y. Favela University of the Incarnate Word- Provost Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship
Celeste J. Fernandez San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Iris C. Flores Texas A&M University- College Station- Regents’ Scholarship Victoria I. Flores-Lares Edgewood Lions Club Scholarship
Adrian Garcia John F. Kennedy Alumni Organization Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Joe D. Gonzales New Mexico State University- Main Campus- Academic Scholarship
Esmeralda B. Hernandez San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Fatima D. Hernandez Texas A&M University- College Station- Presidential Scholarship Texas A&M University- College Station- Regents’ Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship The University of Texas at San Antonio- USTA Scholarship The University of Texas at Dallas- Educational Assistance Grant Dell Foundation Scholarship John F. Kennedy Alumni Organization Scholarship Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship
Luis L. Hernandez The University of Texas at San Antonio- UTSA Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Savanah Hernandez Schreiner University- Migrated Institutional Aid
Samantha Y. Hernandez-Cortes Our Lady of the Lake University- Presidential Excellence Scholarship The University of Texas at San Antonio- UTSA Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Valerie A. Lopez University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship
Amanda N. Lucio University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship Anette M. Martinez San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Jose J. Martinez San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Students are listed as candidates for the San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship and are pending final verification of all eligibility requirements 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.
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Students are listed as candidates for the San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship and are pending final verification of all eligibility requirements 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.
SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD OFFERINGS Scholarships And Awards Received At Time Of Program Publication
Laura G. Martinez San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Francisco L. MedinaSt. Mary’s University- Chaminade Grant
Zarina R. Medina San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Jaren M. Mojica Texas A&M University - College Station-Regents Scholarship Texas A&M University - College Station- New Century Scholar St. Mary’s University- Bordeaux Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship Valero Alamo Bowl Scholarship John F. Kennedy Alumni Organization Scholarship Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship JFK Booster Club Scholarship Ford Dreams Scholarship
Aalysa Morales University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship Dell Foundation Scholarship Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship JFK Booster Club Scholarship Angelo State University Dr. G “Joe Zheng Memorial Scholarship”
Jacob J. Moreno University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word- UIW Grant
Jeremy X. Palma The University of Texas at San Antonio- UTSA Grant
Miguel A. Peralta Texas A&M University -College Station- Regents Scholarship Texas A&M University -College Station- New Century Scholars Texas A&M University -College Station- Corps of Cadets Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship JFK Booster Club Scholarship
Anthony A. Pineda University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word- UIW Grant San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Isabella Y. Portillo Our Lady of the Lake University- Academic Scholarship Our Lady of the Lake University- Academic Scholarship University of Texas at San Antonio- UTSA Scholarship Texas A&M University-College Station- Texas A&M Regents Scholarship Stephanie E. Quiroz Texas State University- San Marcos- Texas Grant John F. Kennedy Alumni Organization Scholarship
Elora M. Ramos St. Mary’s University- Santa Maria Scholarship The University of Texas at San Antonio- UTSA ACE Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Myrakel F. Sanchez University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Jesus A. Santollo San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Riley D. Solano San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Arturo A. Tellez University of North Texas- UNT Grant
Kassandra Terrazas University of the Incarnate Word- Academic Scholarship
Anna G. Tovar St. Mary’s University- Academic Scholarship
Clarissa R. Vargas Dell Foundation Scholarship Judge Andy Mireles Charitable Foundation Scholarship San Antonio Education Partnership Scholarship
Victoria J. Vera Mary Baldwin University- Academic Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- Provost Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- Women of Excellence Award McMurry University- Academic Scholarship McMurry University- MCM Endowment McMurry University- MCM Need Grant The University of Maine- Leadership Scholarship
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SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPÁNICA (red stole with red, gold, and white shield)
Kelly Arzola-Flores Korinna Booth Celeste Delgado
Dafne Favela Victoria Flores-Lares
Vanessa Gomez Francisco Guzman
Fatima Hernandez Annette Martinez Elizabeth Martinez Francisco Medina
Jaren Mojica Aalysa Morales
Stephanie Salgado Kassandra Terrazas
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS (white stole with white and blue shield)
Joseph Alvarado Kelly Arzola-Flores
Korinna Booth Celeste Delgado
Victoria Flores-Lares Vanessa Gomez
Fatima Hernandez Elizabeth Martinez
Francisco Medina Jaren Mojica
Aalysa Morales Miguel Peralta Isabella Portillo
Stephanie Quiroz Kassandra Terrazas
Anna Tovar Desiree Trevino
UPWARD BOUND(maroon cord)
Jennifer Adame Victoria Flores-Lares Fatima Hernandez
Jaren Mojica Aalysa Morales Miguel Peralta Clarissa Vargas
MILITARY ENLISTMENT(stoles vary by branch)
Ralisa Bernal - United States Navy Frank Falcon - United States Air ForceAriel Maldonado - United States Army
Nathan Martinez - United States Air ForceEverett Penalver - United States ArmyAshlee Sanchez - United States Army
Juan Soltero - United States Army
GRADUATION REGALIA10
15 OR MORE COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS FROM PALO ALTO COLLEGE(white cord)
Joe Aguilera Joseph Alvarado Brianna Aragon
Ralisa Bernal Korinna Booth Ismenie Cerna
Celeste Delgado Elizabeth Martinez
Steven Martinez Jaren Mojica
Esther Ortiz Miguel Peralta Isabella Portillo
Elora Ramos Mary Rodriguez
Stephanie Salgado Arturo Tellez
Kassandra Terrazas Anna Tovar
Desiree Trevino
ONRAMPS DUAL ENROLLMENT HOURS FROM UT - AUSTIN(burnt orange and silver cord)
Jennifer Adame Joe Aguilera
Kelly Arzola-Flores Korinna Booth April Deleon Dafne Favela
Iris Flores Vanessa Gomez
Ariel Guadarrama Fatima Hernandez
Luis Hernandez Samantha Hernandez Cortes
Adrian Lopez Amanda Lucio
Elizabeth Martinez Eriberto Martinez
Jose Martinez Steven Martinez Darius Mireles Jaren Mojica
Aalysa Morales Mauricio Narvaez Gomez
Daniel Pena Destiny Perez Julieann Pierce
Emilly Rodriguez Mary Rodriguez
Vincent Rodriguez Mauricio Salinas Destiny Sanchez
Arturo Tellez Desiree Trevino Brandy Zapata
GRADUATING WITH COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS
24 COLLEGE CREDITS FROM AEROSPACE ACADEMY (AAAA)
Liam Alvarado Juliana Tovar
24 COLLEGE CREDITS FROM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY ACADEMY (ITSA)
Joseph Alvarado
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TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 2020 INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS
Mark Aguilar Anthony Pineda
API 1104 Welding
Edwin Gonzalez
Adobe Certified Associate Animate
Emilly Rodriguez Stephanie Salgado
Ruben BonillaAja Garcia
Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop
Joe GonzalesDarius Mireles
Aja GarciaLuis Hernandez
Adobe Certified Associate Premier Pro
Darius MirelesEmilly RodriguezStephanie Salgado
Jesus Hernandez
ASE Brakes Entry Level
Julian Martinez
ASE Engine Repair Entry Level
Jesus Hernandez
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American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Steel
American Welding Society (AWS) D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding
CompTIA Security+
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 2020 INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS
Fernando Garcia Edwin Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez Murguia Julian Martinez Richard Zapata
Fabian Gaona Fernando Garcia Edwin Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez Murguia Julian Martinez
Andres Valle Richard Zapata
Joseph Alvarado
ASE Heating, Ventilation, AS/ HVAC Entry Level
Jesus Hernandez
ASE Maintenance Light Repair Entry Level
Jesus Hernandez
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Microsoft Office Expert - Word
Aja Garcia
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 Th ere at our side as onward we ride
Th e 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
Th at we’re No. 1, as long as we remember we’re JOHN F. KENNEDY