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Marcus Mitchell, Principal

lMarjorie Weaver, Secretary

Klarissa Zuniga, Registrar

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By providing a rigorous, relevant, cutting-edge, technology-based education the Maricopa Virtual Academy prepares students for college, careers, and to be life-long learners by engaging one student at a time.

Maricopa Unified School District Superintendent

Dr. Tracey Lopeman

Maricopa Unified School Board Members

Robert H. Downey, President

Patti Coutré, Vice President

Torri Anderson, Member

AnnaMarie Knorr, Member

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Dear Maricopa Virtual Academy Class of 2024,

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! As you stand on the threshold of the future, take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come and envision the person you aspire to be. Your achievements today are just a glimpse of your potential. With a little determination and a solid plan, you have the power to shape your own future. Remember, you have the knowledge, skills, and grit to succeed. As you step into the world, seize every opportunity, pursue your passions, and stay true to the values that define you. Your future holds endless possibilities; be bold, be audacious, and unapologetically chart your own course. Congratulations, Class of 2024! The best is yet to come! Cheers to your next adventure,

Dr. Tracey Lopeman Superintendent

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8TH GRADE GRADUATES

COMMENCEMENT MONDAY MAY 20 1:00 PM LOCATION: Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center

Since 2004 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2024!

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Congratulations Graduates

CS CPA Group wishes every graduate continued success in pursuing your dreams and aspirations!

Ms. Brittany Austin ESS teacher

Bailey Amos Tatum Ash Kloee Baresgian Riley Brown Aethelia Cambern Samuel Castillo Yurem Castillo Chavez

Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson

Jolene Coffey Juliette Correa

Lilith DeCorte Robert Farmer Marianna Gallegos DaJuan Garrett-Robertson Milky Choy Gimenez

Ms. Maria Delgado Math teacher

Manuel Gonzalez Sarah Heckadon Alyssa Hed Nikolaus Judd Izzykiel Lake Rachel Lapp Cali Laws Alissa Medina Luis Medina Lizette Melendrez Aniyah Montez Destiny Ortiz Eli Pennington Kailani Roberts Alana Steward Elianna Vargas

Congratulations Future Freshmen! As one chapter ends, so another one begins. Welcome to the next chapter of your journey! Enjoy every moment, both the highs and lows as each moment will enrich the pages of your life story. Here’s to an exciting and fulfilling academic adventure ahead!

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8TH GRADE TEACHERS

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COMMENCEMENT MONDAY MAY 20 1:00 PM LOCATION: Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center

Dr. Jenifer L. Duffin English teacher

Future Freshmen, this is the next chapter in your educational journey, you determine the ending. As Helen Keller once said, “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties”.

Processional .......................................................................2024 Graduating Class & Faculty “Pomp & Circumstance”

Opening Remarks ..............................................................Mrs. Shalini Sharma

Pledge of Allegiance ........................................................Tatum Ash

Mrs. Shalini Sharma Science teacher

National Anthem ...............................................................“Star Spangled Banner”

Welcome Speech ...............................................................Ms. Maria Delgado

Congratulations to the 8th-grade Promoting class on your well- deserved success! Your achievements have been truly remarkable. May your future be filled with endless opportunities and prosperity. Your hard work, perseverance, and determination have led you to this significant milestone. I wish you all the best in high school and beyond. “If you try and lose, then it isn’t your fault. But it’s all your fault if you don’t try, and we lose.” – Orson Scott Card, Ender’s Game.

Introduction of Student Speaker ................................Ms. Maria Delgado

Student Speaker ...............................................................Alana Steward

Principal Address .............................................................Principal Marcus Mitchell

Introduction of 2024 Promotees .................................Ms. Maria Delgado

Presentation of Certificates .........................................MUSD Governing Board & District Administration

Mrs. Lisha Vila Social Studies teacher

Recessional ........................................................................Please remain seated

Mrs. Lisha Vila, Social Studies teacher - Congratulations future Freshmen on reaching your goal of reaching High School! It is not an easy road but nothing worth having in life ever is, work hard and keep striving it will pay off in the end. “Two roads diverged in wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost

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GRADUATING SENIORS

COMMENCEMENT

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COMMENCEMENT MONDAY MAY 20 6:00 PM LOCATION: Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center

Edah Butcher

Matthew Castro

Giovanni Chavez-Palma

T’Zyiah De’Clue-Bello Jeiann Tuesday Dela Sala

Anthony Di Maio

Processional ...........................................................................2024 Graduating Class & Faculty “Pomp & Circumstance”

National Anthem ...................................................................Rebecca Steward

Welcome ...................................................................................Dr. Jenifer Duffin

Jaiyda Drake

Joshua Bryan Gonzales

Jasmine Guevara

Rayna Hernandez

Cody Isaacs

Jeremy Fried (Valedictorian)

Introduction of Valedictorian ...........................................Dr. Jenifer Duffin

Valedictorian Address .........................................................Jeremy Fried

Salutatorian Address ..........................................................Mia Williams

Superintendent Address ....................................................Dr. Tracey Lopeman

Paige Jackson

Moses Kiambo

Louis Kroll

Lance Lovell

Hannah Belle Luckey

David Manuel

Principal Address .................................................................Principal Marcus Mitchell

Introduction of 2024 Graduates ......................................Lisha Vila

Presentation of Diplomas ..................................................MUSD Governing Board & District Administration

Jayden McKain

Jillian Parker

Mary Pascoal

Ileana Pettigrew

Kevin Rainey

Allison Rice

Proclamation of Graduates ...............................................Principal Marcus Mitchell

Not pictured Julio Borbolla Gonzalez Ivan Correa Jasmine Gilley Zjeannjuri-CiKiewa Harris Marcel Harton Wyatt Hunter Sarah Jenkins Aaron Lopez Ailani Rosas-Espinoza Taylor Ross Tracen Tanner Bryson Tuke Jesse Wenses Mya Williams

Turning of the Tassel ...........................................................Principal Marcus Mitchell

Recessional ............................................................................Please remain seated

Steve Roman

Julian Sainz

Aidan Michael Skubisz

Rebecca Steward

Jaiyda Drake

Wyatt Hunter

Aidan Michael Skubisz

Cody Isaacs

Bernadette Sullenger

Elijah Tannon

Denzel Ward

Mia Williams (Salutatorian)

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Dr. Jenifer L. Duffin English teacher

Graduates, You did it! As you embark on the next adventure in your life, remember you got this! As Dr. Seuss once said, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go”.

Ms. Brittany Austin ESS teacher

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. –Eleanor Roosevelt

Ms. Maria Delgado Math teacher

You did it! Congratulations, seniors, on this monumental achievement! As you reach the end of your academic journey, cherish all the memories you’ve made, the friendships you’ve forged, and the wisdom you’ve gained. You could’ve not made it this far without your hard work and perseverance, equipping you with the resilience to walk whatever path you choose. You did it, and you can do it again.

Mrs. Shalini Sharma Science teacher

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024! You have done it, and your hard work has paid off today! Your dedication and perseverance have made us all feel so proud of you. However, remember that this is just the beginning, and you still have a long way to go. Keep pushing forward and striving for success. “Live the Life of Your Dreams. When you start living the life of your dreams, there will always be obstacles, doubters, mistakes, and setbacks along the way. But with hard work, perseverance, and self-belief, there is no limit to what you can achieve.” –Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

Mrs. Lisha Vila Social Studies teacher

Congratulations Seniors on your monumental accomplishment! I wish you all the best on your adult life journey. Life has a funny way of not always going as you would hope sometimes. In those circumstances just remember that you are unique and have a purpose in this world. Work hard, have courage and keep striving for your dreams! “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” –Winston Churchill

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G ood afternoon families, friends, guests, and fellow graduates. My name is Jeremy Fried and I am honored to be standing in front of you today. I’m gonna be honest, I didn’t even want to give this speech at first, let alone walk at my own graduation. I was ready to leave high school in my rearview mirror and never look back. It took a lot of convincing for me to be up here. Especially from my mom, I’m sorry for being so stubborn I love you and I’m up here now. Anyway, I came to realize that in life it’s easy to run from our past or stress about our future. It’s easy to dwell on what we could have done differently or what we need to do next but worrying does not take away tomorrows troubles or yesterdays regrets. It only takes away today’s peace. So I want all of you to take your stress and worries and let them go for at least today. Today we celebrate how far we’ve come and all that we’ve accomplished. Now some of us may already have our future journeys mapped out. Some of us may have ideas of what lies ahead and there may even be a few of us who haven’t quite thought about what’s next. The truth is, no one’s life is going to be the same. We’re all gonna do things at a different pace and in different ways. There’s no right or wrong way to do things, there’s only your way. Although we’re all so different we do at least have one thing in common. We persevered and we’re all here, together, at the finish line, to celebrate and commemorate the end of one chapter and the start of a new one. Today is the day to be proud of everything you’ve accomplished as tomorrow you step into the future. Just remember that you made it this far and you can certainly make it through to your next big accomplishment. You succeeded so be proud of that and be confident in knowing that you can achieve anything you put your mind to. The Lord tells us in Jeremiah 29:11 that He knows the plans that He has for us. He has plans for our well-being, not a disaster. His plans for us are to give us a future and hope. I want to wish all of you the best of luck. May God bless each and every one of you in the days ahead. Congratulations my fellow 2024 graduates. We made it!!!

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that an elite class. I would like to also shout out my sophomore lunch table, Jaysha, Gabby, also Eric even though you used to bring strangers around, love you guys. And I would also like to thank Rebecca for making office hours fun. However, I look forward to hearing about the class of 2024’s success in life no matter where you end up. Saying goodbye to senior year is like closing a chapter of your life that’s been filled with so many memories, lessons, and growth. It’s a bittersweet moment, filled with excitement for the future but also hints of nostalgia for the moments that have passed. As you reflect on the past year, remember all the challenges you’ve overcome, the

Mia Williams

H ello friends and family, as your class of 2024 Salutatorian. Before I begin I would like to give a quick shoutout to my family and friends that have helped me succeed all throughout my thirteen years. But I teachers and administrators, and finally class of 2024. It is an honor to be here today

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do want to give a solo shout-out to my father for pushing me with hard work and dedication and installing that into me to become a better student. At the beginning of my senior year, I found out I was in the running for this title and I worked hard for it, sacrificed, and even stressed about this. But I eventually got it. So class of 2024 if you can look to your left then to your right we are no longer high school students, we are graduates. These past four years have been nothing but emotional, stressful, eventful, exciting, and even an impactful roller coaster. Although we started high school in the middle of a pandemic we made the best of it and now we are graduating in person. Even if you had negative effects due to this pandemic, glad we are here today and cherishing the ones we lost along the way. Just knowing they are here in spirit matters. If we can take it back to first grade when teachers would ask us what we wanted to be when we grew up. Some of us had common careers such as doctors, lawyers, police officers, firefighters, etc. I remember saying I wanted to be a doctor well growing up and becoming an adult. I realize that’s a lot of more school. I’m just kidding in case someone is a doctor in this room. But I finally settled on earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University. I would like to thank my fellow classmates at Maricopa High School and Maricopa Virtual for the past four amazing years. I would also like to thank my bus friends for making that experience fun. And thank you to my sophomore chemistry class for always putting a smile on my face. Especially Kevin, Kallai, and Mariah, we gave Mrs. Flores a run for her money but we can also say we made

friendships you’ve created, and the experiences that have shaped you into the person you are today. Take this time to celebrate your achievements, both big and small, and to thank those who have supported you along the way. Whether it’s your teachers, friends, or family, they’ve all played a role in your journey, and their guidance and encouragement have been invaluable. As you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your life, remember to cherish the memories you’ve made and carry the lessons you’ve learned with you. Senior year may be coming to an end, but the adventures that lie ahead are just beginning. So, here’s to closing one chapter and opening another, filled with endless possibilities and new opportunities. Cheers to the end of senior year and the start of an exciting new journey So Goodbye to the familiar faces that have become like family, to teachers who’ve inspired and challenged me, and to mentors who’ve guided me with wisdom and care. As you embark on new adventures, carry with you the lessons learned and the bonds formed, for they will shape the path ahead. Lastly, I would like to end this chapter of our lives with a verse from Miley Cyrus that sums today up. “ I can almost see it, That dream I’m dreaming, but There’s a voice inside my head saying “You’ll never reach it” Every step I’m taking, Every move I make feels, Lost with no direction, My faith is shaking, But I, I gotta keep trying, Gotta keep my head held high, There’s always gonna be another mountain, I’m always gonna wanna make it move, Always gonna be an uphill battle, Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose, Ain’t about how fast I get there, Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side” Thank you.

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Robert H. Downey PRESIDENT

Congratulations Maricopa High School and Maricopa Virtual Academy Class of 2024! Congratulations, graduates of Maricopa High and Maricopa Virtual Academy! You have much to celebrate! Your perseverance, dedication, and hard work have brought you to this moment, and we couldn’t be more proud. On behalf of the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board, we applaud your success and are excited to see the new paths you pursue. As you enter the next exciting chapter of your lives, hold onto the cherished memories you have made at MHS and MVA. Let them be your guiding light as you reach for the stars! We will be right here cheering for you!

Patti Coutré VICE PRESIDENT

Torri Anderson BOARD MEMBER

With pride and best wishes,

Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board

AnnaMarie Knorr BOARD MEMBER

Carolyn Lopez BOARD MEMBER

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