Mustangs ‘for life’
Gilroy High School's graduating class of 2014 didn't promise to change the world; they challenged each other to do it together.
Cougar class of 2014: ‘Seasons of Love’
With a gift to Christopher High School, the fifth-ever Cougar class of 2014 proudly walked down the aisles with a lasting mark of achievement to outgoing Principal Patricia Jolly: a gift from the senior class.
Mt. Madonna Continuation School students blossom into graduation
Every rose may have its thorn, but every student in attendance for Mt. Madonna Continuation School’s June 12 graduation ceremony blossomed.
Senior Spotlight 2014
Selecting students for the Gilroy Dispatch’s annual senior spotlight honor is no enviable task. That’s why we make the principals do it (and they resent us for making them narrow it down!). These students have navigated the labyrinth of high school hurdles, and we are inspired by their optimistic outlook, refreshing attitudes and heartfelt honesty. We celebrate them, their families, their mentors and all the graduating seniors in the class of 2014.
Cougar-rific: thousands awarded in scholarships
Christopher High School recently held its Senior Awards Night.
MMS announces 2014 valedictorians and salutatorian; seniors’ college choices
Mount Madonna School (MMS) is pleased to announce Preethi Balagani and Talia Speaker as the 2014 senior class co-valedictorians and Roger Hooker as salutatorian. These three students earned these distinctions through hard work and focused effort, edging out their peers at the small Central Coast school known for strong academics, environmental education, performing arts and a competitive volleyball program. The 2014 high school graduation ceremony will commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12 at the school’s upper campus.
$62,000 in scholarships awarded locally by Gilroy Rotary Club
Sixty-two thousand dollars was awarded to 18 local Gilroy Rotary Club scholarship recipients last week at Gilroy High School, Christopher High School, Valley Christian High School and Gavilan Community College. Rotary President Hamdy Abbass, assisted by Rotarian Joel Goldsmith and Syngenta Seeds' Mark Wilson, presented the awards in ceremonies May 19 and 20 at the various schools.
