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GUESS WHO SAW SOMEBODY—Simi Valley High's Jenifer Donato, second from right, takes a moment to excitedly acknowledge family and friends during the procession at the start of Simi Valley's 85th commencement ceremonies on Tuesday. More ... Simi High graduate Dario Jasso exudes a sense of maturity far beyond his 19 years. But it's not his focused and motivated demeanor that sets him apart from his class. Rather, it is the place that those traits are borne out of, one that has made him committed to creating a better life than the one given to him. More ... Editor's note: Senior standouts are compiled from questionnaires filled out by the students themselves Tyler Gearhart, son of Bill and Lisa Gearhart, wants to pursue a career in the performing arts. A member of the Drama Club in high school, he also participated in Safe School Ambassadors and the Christian Club. More ... MEMORABLE EVENING—Santa Susana High School graduate Sara Blackwell, at left, grins at friends after accepting her diploma and rose at the commencement ceremony on Tuesday night. At right, senior Andrea Valencia grabs teacher Sally Claunch in a tight embrace one last time. Claunch, who is retiring this year, was awarded the title of "Troubadour Legend" at the ceremony in honor of her service to the school. More ... Santa Susana High School graduate Sean Shrager doesn't believe in giving up. Though he was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) when he was 3 years old, Sean has never let his disease become an excuse for not attaining his goals. In fact, it has only motivated him to work harder to succeed. More ... Editor's note: Senior standouts are compiled from questionnaires filled out by the students themselves. Jessica Bruno, daughter of Phillip and Susan Bruno, has a passion for the performing arts. More ... Editor's note: Senior standouts are compiled from questionnaires filled out by the students themselves. After growing up in a bilingual household, Emilie Mateu, daughter of Julie and Mickey Mateu, is planning for a future in international media. More ... KICKING KNOWLEDGE— Royal High School senior Edward Melgarejo, left, lends his beatboxing skills to a hiphop spoken word performance for the class of 2009 with fellow valedictorian Kelii Miyata during the commencement ceremony on Tuesday evening. More ... |
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