The seniors after their college announcement assembly, yelling their school mascot. Photo Courtesy of Chantaell Cruz
Congrats Class of 2023!
Every year, The Eastside Panther makes a special effort to recognize the graduating senior class. We highlight their accomplishments, growth, reflections and future plans. View the profiles below to learn more about our seniors, the class of 2023!
Abigail Banales Sedano
"I always carried a hot sauce bottle. I know that in college, I will need to spice things up a bit."
Aileen Reyes
"She makes me feel comfortable around her, and I feel like my secrets would be safe with her."
Alexa Hernandez
"One thing I would say I have done throughout my high school career is overcoming procrastination."
Alexis Martinez
"Stay on top of the workload and ignore senioritis."
Alondra Lopez
"She is one of the hardest workers I have ever seen."
Amel Hollimon
"We all look up to her as a role model and admire her caring and generosity."
America Solorzano
"She's funny, she knows how to be there, she's very supportive, you could joke around with her."
Angel Torres
"He wasn't afraid to make mistakes and learn from them."
Angie Perez Salvador
Risk-taker, ambitious, hard worker and adventurous.
Anthony (Tony) Prado – Rodriguez
"I remember everyone was against him and he still stood strong on his beliefs."
Antilose (Rose) Maafu
"Drawing is a big part of my life, and I'm able to have that as a creative outlet after school."
Arliet Bac
"I wanted them to see that you could get a surprise out of me."
Ashanti Gardner
She dreams of opening her own dance studio one day and sharing her love of dancing with others.
Azeneth Rocha Coronel
"When I got to know her, she's much more than just feisty, you just have to get close to see it."
Betsabeth Cacho-Lopez
"She has the motivation and spirit like a lion."
Brandon Perez
"They've become a lot more confident. And they're so funny, I just crack up when I'm with them."
Brenda Ramirez
"I love art and how it's a free space where I can express myself ..."
Bryce Ammons
"I want to become a vet ..."
Carol Escobar
"She looks out for each and every one of us. She always makes sure we're following through with assignments."
DeeAnna Jurand
"It was very important to me that I was there (in theater) and showed up every single day."
Dianna Macias
"She is a very bright person who lightens up the room and is fun to be around."
Eduardo Uribe
"I've always had an interest in the justice system and criminology ... I think it's something I could do..."
Erik Gutierrez
"I've got this motto, 'I don't want to be anyone's boss, I want to be my own boss.'"
Gilberto Virrueta
"You don't see many people like him."
Giovanna Cruz
"Once you get to know her, she will change your life. I can assure you of that."
Gisell Aquino Ortiz
"She's always uplifting people. She doesn't let her struggles get in the way of how she interacts with others."
Grace Tahaafe
"It all depends on you, so you just have to take action for the things you really want."
Isabel Bustos
Isabel plans on studying psychology and cognitive science.
James Kuria
His friends say he is sure to become a shining star one day.
Jasmin Bazan
"Even if she has something to do, she'll accommodate and make sure she's there for other people."
Jazmine Gutierrez
"She is very straightforward and always very honest. She's like the mother of the group, she kicks sense into us."
Jocelyn Guzman
She is "willing to take a leap of faith and try new things."
Jocelyn Urbina
"I love hands-on learning and always envisioned myself working in a lab."
Jonathan Martinez
"He is quirky and has a great sense of humor. However, when he sets his mind to work, he does it well."
Jordan Wafer
"He's a man with a lot of friends."
Joshua Banos
Respectful, determined and confident.
Juan Ibarra
"I was able to help my younger siblings ... I feel really accomplished as an older brother."
Juan Carlos Macias
"Things change, and you gotta be ready and embrace it. That's life, and change is good."
Juan Carlos Orozco
"He's a great guy, and he's very open-minded."
Keven Florido
Keven "really livened my mood during the gloomy Zoom days."
Kingston Asikia
His observant nature has helped him become a caring and thoughtful friend.
Lauryn Williams
"Stay on top of your work, and reach out if you need any help ..."
Makayla Thompson
"She always makes sure everyone understands what is going on in class and doesn't let her group down."
Maynor Bac-Itzep
"He's crazy ambitious with everything he does, and has incredible tenacity."
Melanie Angulo
"She's always looking out for her teammates and strives to reach her potential."
Michelle Tiburcio
Enthusiastic, determined and passionate.
Natalie Erazo-Alvarenga
"You don't need to be friends with everyone, and not everyone needs to like you."
Natalie Villalon
AP Literature was a favorite "because I like writing and I like the books that we read."
Nicole Herrera
"She doesn't give up when she wants to do something. She does it and gets it finished."
Priya Putnam
"She is very hard working and very opinionated. No matter what, she was always able to compartmentalize and focus."
Rubi Rodriguez
"She's a very, very, very welcoming person. She is a very generous friend."
Sergio Magana
"Kick it with the people you have the most fun with and hang out with the people you want to hang out with ..."
Stephany Urbina-Diaz
"She tries her best to listen to both sides of the argument" to have a fair understanding of the problem.
Vivi Tafuna
"She has a really clear sense of staying true to who she knows herself to be, she doesn't let other people put her in a box."
Tomas San Juan
"Tomas would always be there to cheer you up when you feel down or demotivated. He can give you very helpful advice."
Uriel Velazquez-Leon
"It's nice to see how he went from a member to a leader in many of his extracurricular activities."
Valeria Mendoza
"Always be open to new experiences ... you never know what you can get out of it."
Victor Caruzo
"The harder your classes get, the more you are expected to do, so one has to heal from that procrastination."
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