With joy on their faces, Tesoro High seniors took to the stage to become graduates of the Class of 2021 during a ceremony on Thursday, June 3.
The celebration marked the end of an unusual year for the graduates, who achieved so much despite the challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Commencement ceremonies were held at several times of day in order for friends and family to join at a safe distance and honor their graduates.
“As we continued to move forward through these dark, and for lack of a better word—unprecedented—times, we began to rewrite this golden senior year,” said Yasmine Abuelhija, the Titan of the Year. “We soon found joy in the littlest of things, and through this loss of experiences came an all new sense of appreciation. As we went from months in our bedroom, to coming back 2 days a week, to now 4 days a week—it was the will of our students and the determination of our staff that has led us here today.”
“Tesoro has given me more than I could ever ask for; caring teachers, lasting friendships, and diverse experiences that have helped me grow in numerous ways,” said graduate Kayva Fish. “Tesoro is a place where teachers inspire us to chase our dreams, define ourselves as we choose, and set us up for success as we take on our next journey. Being a Titan has prepared me to take on the world in my own way.”
Congratulations, Tesoro High Class of 2021!
See below for photos from the commencement ceremony. Scroll past the photos for a list of graduates from the senior class of 2021 (please note that graduates not on this list opted to not have their information released to the media).
This year’s Tesoro High graduates, in alphabetical order, are:
*Please note that graduates not on this list opted to not have their information released to the media.*
