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A little over 300 graduates made history Thursday night as they became part of the first graduating class at Castaic High School.
Established in 2019, Castaic High School opened its doors to a class of freshman.
“In 2019 our class arrived on campus with no upperclassman and a surplus of uncertainty,” said student speaker Sienna Harris. “When we first arrived, the school was still under construction but so were we.”
Student speaker Sienna Harris.
Nearly all the freshmen who enrolled in the Hart District’s newest school achieved becoming part of the first ever graduating class.
“We have paved the path for future classes to expand upon,” said Harris.
Principal Vince Ferry echoed Harris’ sentiments, thanking the class for their performance as the first class.
“Thank you for tackling all the obstacles, responsibilities and uncertainties required when you are the first,” said Ferry. “Being the first required courage. Being the first required perseverance. Being the first required an unrelenting optimism.”
To commemorate the transition from the first class to the classes that will come after it, ASB President Isiuwa Aimiuwi performed a ceremonial passing of the torch to the next ASB President Jayden Long.
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- ASB President Isiuwa Aimiuwi.
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- The light of the pack is passed from the senior to the junior class.
“As we prepare to move on to the next chapter of our lives we are not leaving behind our legacy,” said Aimiuwi. “Instead we are passing the light of the pack onto the junior class who will soon follow in our footsteps.”
Following the passing of the light, the audience heard from Nelson Morales who read his original poem “Orange & Grey.”
“Isn’t it crazy/ We haven’t faded / Still going strong, still climbing hills / Hills like the one we drove up every single day/ But finally we are at the top,” read Morales.
Student poet Nelson Morales.
The Castaic Concert Choir performed “Seasons of Love” before the class was accepted by Superintendent Mike Kuhlman and board member Linda Sterling.
While nearly all the freshmen who started at Castaic that first year received their diploma, one did not. Nathan Emanuel Esparza would have graduated with the class but his life was cut short. In his honor, his mother accepted his diploma and a seat was saved for him, decorated with flowers.
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- A seat is saved for Nathan Emanuel Esparza.
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- Mother of Nathan Emanuel Esparza accepts his diploma on his behalf.
History was officially made as each graduate accepted their diploma and moved their tassels from right to left. Over 300 orange caps were thrown into the sky in celebration.
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