Tesoro High holds emotional graduation ceremony for Class of 2021

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. 

Click here to jump to the names of every Tesoro High graduate

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). 

Tesoro High School’s Class of 2021, including an emotional Atisha Phetbenjakul, center, turn their tassels together at the conclusion of their commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Megan Lewandowski delivers a commencement address during Thursday’s graduation ceremony on June 3, 2021 at Tesoro High School. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Tesoro High School students proudly accept their diplomas during the school’s commencement on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
The Tesoro Madrigals, under the direction of Keith Hancock, performs “No Day But Today” during the school’s graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Yasmine Abuelhija, the Titan of the Year, delivers a commencement address during Thursday’s ceremony on June 3, 2021 at Tesoro High School. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Members of Tesoro High School’s Class of 2021 file into the stadium for the school’s ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 3021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Tesoro High School Principal Ken Ezratty welcomes graduating seniors and their families to the school’s graduation ceremony in the stadium on Tuesday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Tesoro High School graduates stand and cover their hearts during the Pledge of Allegiance. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Members of Tesoro High School’s Class of 2021 file into the stadium for the school’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 3021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Tesoro High School Principal Ken Ezratty welcomes graduating seniors and their families to the school’s ceremony in the stadium on Tuesday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Members of Tesoro High School’s Class of 2021, along with faculty, file into the stadium for the school’s graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 3021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Kylie Stucki sings the “National Anthem” at the start of Tesoro High School’s graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Members of Tesoro High School’s Class of 2021 file into the stadium for the school’s graduation. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Members of Tesoro High School’s Class of 2021 file into the stadium for the school’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 3021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Tesoro High School’s class of 2021 turn their tassels together at the conclusion of their commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer
Samuel Miyahara explodes a small popper after accepting his diploma on stage during Tesoro High School graduation on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Megan Lewandowski delivers a commencement address during Thursday’s ceremony at Tesoro High School. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Tesoro High School students proudly accept their diplomas during the school’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Tesoro High School students proudly accept their diplomas during the school’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Tesoro High School soon-to-be graduates look on from their seats as fellow members of their class accept their diplomas during the school’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Tesoro’s ASB President Cory Hatchel leads the Pledge of Allegiance during the school’s annual graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Catarina Gerges grins while walking toward the stage to accept her diploma during Tesoro High School graduation on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Nolan Woodward sports bright, polka dotted pants while walking on stage to accept his diploma during Tesoro High School graduation on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

A Tesoro High School’s student in the Class of 2021 speaks during the school’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Tesoro High School’s class of 2021 toss their caps into the air at the conclusion of their commencement in the school’s stadium on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Tesoro High School Principal Ken Ezratty welcomes graduating seniors and their families to the school’s commencement ceremony in the stadium on Tuesday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Tesoro High School graduates celebrate following their commencement at the school on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

 

Tesoro High School graduates celebrate with each other following their commencement ceremony. Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer

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.*

Abbott Rachel

Abdi Sepanta

Abrian Donovan

Abuelhija Ameer

Abuelhija Yasmine

Adams Christopher

Adams Tyler

Aguirre Cailey

Ahn Madeline

Alam Alexander

Alarcon Jordan

Aldredge Jordan

Aleman Brady

Alexander Brenna

Allen Christopher

Altmann Ava

Amposta Enrique

Anderson Christine

Andrews LeMar

Anguiano Monet

Aqui Nolan

Arlotti John

Ashbrook Max

Ashley Audrey

Atta Ansaar

Attwell Wedepohl Diego

Ballantyne Riley

Barrera Grace

Barrett Giselle

Bartholomew Kira

Basford Evan

Baum Jason

Bautista Leanne

Belk Ryan

Berg Chloe

Bermudez Joshua

Bhatt Kirtan

Bierman Allison

Bird Emily

Blake Cherell

Blake Kiana

Blunt Kate

Boukai Aya

Bourne Christopher

Bradley Charlotte

Brandt Clayton

Bredendick Ryne

Breiter Grahm

Brennan Connor

Bridge Sierra

Broderick Gavin

Brooks Danielle

Broughton Logan

Brown Aubrey

Brown Brandon

Brown Troyius

Brozey Madeleine

Brumley Katherine

Brunton Samantha

Buenrostro Kevin

Bui Khang

Burchit Paige

Butler Katherine

Byers Brianna

Calagday Sean

Caldera Carson

Caliendo Alice

Cao Stephanie

Caputo Lyndsey

Casteel Payton

Castro Paige

Cencak Daniel

Chang Joshua

Chavez Michael

Chen Conner

Chen Vickie

Cheng Julian

Child Laura

Chiu Jason

Chiudioni Quinn

Christensen Haley

Cisneros Kamden

Clapper Troy

Clark Amanda

Clark Jamie-Lynne

Clements Jordan

Cloutier Keegan

Coates Ashlee

Cohen Bryan

Connelly Ryan

Crites Brady

Crow Eric

Cutcher Cole

Cuttrell Jack

Damato Tyler

Daniel Alyssa

Dao Sarah

Dapper Elizabeth

Darr Mason

Davis Donovan

De La Parra Sophia

Dekker Jon

Del Bosque Varela Jesus

DeLeon Emily

Delfs Mariah

Delgado Kirra

Deloya Dante

Dembiec Chloe

DeMond Allison

Desai Diya

Dever Grace

Dick Daisy

Dieck Paige

Diel Jack

Dietrich Jacob

Doody Liam

Douglass Paige

Doyle Gerald

Duerr Madison

Duncan Cameron

Duncan Samantha

Early Ryan

Elkins Elodie

Elsasser Grace

Engar Jenna

Eskandari Camden

Esparza Taylor

Eubanks Dylan

Eubanks Nolan

Fairchild Ella

Farris Aidan

Fitzpatrick Dean

Flores Hector

Fowler Jacob

Frankos Andrew

Frederick Sonoma

Fredette Lisa

Gaon Jack

Garcia Andre

Garcia Matthew

Garrido Ginger

Gass Conlan

Gerges Catarina

Glickman Hannah

Glover Ava

Gonugunta Sreya

Gonzales Mason

Gordon Alana

Gordon Grant

Goulart Nicholas

Gow John

Grace Chloe

Graham Nicholas

Green Jessica

Grigaux Julien

Grim Randall

Grom Dakota

Guerrero Julia

Guerrero Maxwell

Guidotti Mason

Gutierrez Daniel

Haas Samantha

Haddock Jocelyn

Halvorsen Norris Johan

Hamre Alexandria

Hankins Teagan

Hanley Claire

Hanna Mario

Hanson Brady

Harshman Dominic

Harvey Lia

Hasty Ryan

Hatchel Cory

Hauptmeier Aidan

Hayden Brenna

Henderson Paige

Hernandez Michelle

Heys Ryan

Higgs Riley

Hogue Olivia

Holm Trevor

Homan Colin

Hopkins Sarah

Hoskins Sidney

Hosn Sara

Howard Jackson

Hyland Dylan

Idleman Dylan

Igarashi Savannah

Ijams Alexander

Ilfeld Emily

Jackson Alexis

Jin Carol

Johnson Connor

Johnson Dylan

Jorgensen Sean

Karki Shreeyaghaya

Karnik Nikhil

Kartzinel Abigail

Kashyap Aryan

Katler Brady

Katler Brynn

Kato Natsuko

Kaur Amrita

Kaznowski Kornel

Keene Hunter

Kelly Emma

Kerrigan Liam

Kikumoto Kyle

Kim Isabel

Kim Reubin

King Gavin

Kirkpatrick Jack

Koehler Katie

Kotowitz Chase

Kotschedoff Ryan

Krishna Kayla

Krochmalny Alexa

Krolczyk Leo

Krones Kaeli

Kruper Lauren

Krusmark Eva

Kulkarni-Fish Kayva

Lambert Sophia

Lane Kathryn

Larkins Justin

Laskey Emma

Laskey Lily

Lawrence Christian

Lawson Madison

Lazatin Holly

Leduc Mia

Lee Christopher

Lee Emma

Lee Nathan

Legaspi Nadine

Levesque Logan

Levine Steven

Lewandowski Megan

Lewis Destinee

Lewis Taylor

Liao Brandon

Liao Christian

Libman Brooke

Lieu Jaron

Linsley Jacob

Little Ethan

Lohse Teagan

Lopez Brandon

Lopez Mykal

Losey Ileeya

Lowe Ethan

Luna Jessica

Lutz McKaylah

Lyons Cole

Manning Dylan

Manning Emma

Marana Elizabeth Kate

Marquez Mirella

Marshall Eden

Martha Alyssa

Martin Sydney

Martinez Izabel

Marx Kira

Mathes Solana

Matton Lucie

McBride Sean

McCaffery Michael

McCarty Christopher

McCullough Edward

Mccusker Caelum

McDermott Emma

McGahan Eleanor

McGettigan Emily

McGill Marc

McGinnis James Jordan

McGrail Trevor

McIntosh Grace

Melo Mason

Meltzer Ryan

Mena Jocelyn

Mercado Chloe

Merchant Wyatt

Messman Cameron

Migliaccio Gavin

Miletich Nicole

Miller Katherine

Millerick Hayden

Mills Emily

Minter Dylan

Mita-Luna Sidney

Miyahara Samuel

Modiri Kimiya

Mohammadi Saum

Montgomery Colleen

Moore Emily

Moore Makoa

Mora Joshua

Moreno Simon

Morgan Fiona

Morris Amanda

Mrdak Nikola

Mudrock Corey

Murtland Sydney

Naigan Jerwin

Nayor Madison

Neamand Avery

Nelson Chloe

Nelson Molly

Nero Cassandra

Nevala Tyler

Nguyen Kaitlyn

Nguyen Luke

Nguyen Tia

Nickell Tage

Nieto Dylan

Nieto Hailey

Nolan Nicholas

Novales Ian Nicholas

Nowicke Sara

Oden Madison

Ogden Kara

Olmsted Macy

Olson Jack

Orbaker Tyler

O’Reilly Andrew

Oreski Ava

O’Rourke Hannah

Osburn Kaylan

Pacheco Aidan

Panick Chloe

Paolella Ryan

Parker Zoe

Patel Amman

Payne Raquel

Pearson Diego

Peek Wyatt

Pendleton Hannah

Perez Sofia

Perkins Samara

Perry Sydney

Petty Allison

Phetbenjakul Atisha

Pierce Ethan

Pierce Mason

Pili Giulia

Piller Janessa

Pinto Ava

Podwell Dylan

Pope Morgan

Porter Madison

Powers Madison

Powers Parker

Prabhu Bryson

Props Brianna

Purcell Brooklyn

Putman Troy

Ranck Ainsley

Randklev Candice

Reick Mason

Rempe Logan

Reyes Alexander

Richardson Charles

Riddle Sydney

Rieger Tyler

Rimer Donovan

Rinderer Joshua

Ritchie Dillon

Riter Jacob

Rizkallah Julia

Rizvi Hassan

Roberts Daniel

Robertson Justin

Rocha Camargo Joana

Rodriguez Brookelynn

Roldan Adam

Roman Melia

Romiti Hunter

Rowe Jack

Rozema Braden

Rubin Naya

Ruth Ethan

Sako Payton

Salas Jared Angelo

Sanchez Edwin

Sanchez Ricardo

Sandoval Eli

Sansano Chervin Kyle

Satalino Anthony

Scott Sean

Sedgwick Jack

Senthilraj Shukthi

Serrano Alice

Shaughnessey Stevie

Sheng Isabel

Sieber Chloe

Siebert Joseph

Sieve Lauren

Sieve Olivia

Singer Allison

Sissins Clara

Smaker Chase

Smith Bryson

Soto Sofia

Sparacio Tobias

Stack Dillon

Staff Andrew

Stanley Jeffrey

Steinhardt Bradi

Steinhardt Karli

Stevens Jack

Stevens Joshua

Steward Jacob

Stoddard Miya

Stout Megan

Strembert Leonardo

Stringfellow Devyn

Stucki Kylie

Sydanmaa Tyler

Szyperski Mallory

Szyperski Rachel

Tan Samantha

Tanner Sydney

Taylor Olivia

Templin Toria

Thompson Malia

Tolbert Gavin

Toole Matthew

Torabzadeh Kiana

Torres Daniel

Torres Rhianna

Tran Alexandra

Tran Brianna

Tran Christine

Tsapu Sofiia

Tseng Enoch

Turchi Mia

Vadas Maximus

Valladares Andre

Vallone Kyle

Van Pelt Paige

VanHerpen Jordan

Vasquez Vargas Abel

Veksler Benjamin

Villanueva Janelle

Villanueva Leyton

Villegas Olivia

Vu Megan

Walker Aubrey

Walls Devin

Walti Kendall

Wang Boyi

Warren Sean

Wayt Brooke

Wegner Caden

Welkowsky Delaney

Wesley Gregory

Westra Mikayla

White Jack

White Robert

Whitlinger Alexander

Wieser Jordan

Wilkinson Alana

Wilkinson Madeline

Williams Allison

Williams Joseph

Williams Kylinn

Wilson Emily

Wilson Gabrielle

Wilt Caitlyn

Wong Alexandria

Woods Bailey

Woodward Nolan

Wortmann Reagan

Wu Gretchen

Yassa Lily

Yoshida Cole

Yusay Lauren

Zapotny Olivia

Zaragoza Tiffany

Zhang Michael

Zhou Katie

Zhou Pengkun

Zippe Dylan

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