California Preparatory Academy commencement honors school’s 45 graduates

The California Preparatory Academy (Cal Prep) celebrated its 45 graduating seniors during a special ceremony on the school’s campus on July 24, 2020.

Cal Prep Academy’s graduates exemplify intelligence, innovation and heart, CUSD’s independent study high school stated. The school blends a virtual curriculum with face-to-face instruction and extra-curricular activities, team sports, music and theater and more.

As the school stated in a previous CUSD Insider story, “these students have learned to think deeply and consistently challenge the norm — it is no doubt that these students will go on to achieve great things.”

Cal Prep is a WASC-accredited, independent study high school established through the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD). Cal Prep has the benefits and flexibility of a virtual curriculum blended with face-to-face instruction and credentialed CUSD teachers. Students have the opportunity to participate in co-curricular programs, extra curricular activities, athletic team sports, and fine arts programs (band, orchestra, theater) at their CUSD “home” high school.

The graduates are listed in alphabetical order following the photo essay.

*Marina Aiyed, right, walks with Principal Jolene Dougherty across the stage during California Preparatory Academy’s graduation ceremony.*
*Photo by Steven Georges/Cornerstone Communications*

*California Preparatory Academy students walk the stage during their graduation ceremony.*
*Photo by Steven Georges/Cornerstone Communications*

*Marina Aiyed, right, accepts her high school diploma during California Preparatory Academy’s graduation ceremony.*
*Photo by Steven Georges/Cornerstone Communications*

The California Preparatory Academy 2020 graduates are, in alphabetical order:

Brianna Alwood

Chloe Block

Katherine Brockway

Cassandra Cate

Lyndsey Cifuentes

Conrad Collins

Savvy Craven

Gianna Garrido

Melina Gault

Rachel Kowarsky

Aspen Labrador

Shane McCormick

Julia Parr

Christian Sala

Daniella Tarvaran

Benjamin Thomas

Kushaiah Troncale

Matthew Wallick

Nicolas Werfelmann