Honoring Dedication and Hard Work
Starting in tenth grade, students begin a journey toward a goal that might seem unimaginable, a 4.0 or better grade point average for the next three years. Truly, this is not an easy accomplishment, and in the pressure of failing to earn nearly perfect grades can be overwhelming. This year, 33 Fresno High students rose to the challenge and earned the privilege of being named Valedictorian. As if this weren’t enough, seven Warriors added the challenge of IB Diploma Candidate to their list of accomplishments. This means that they not only kept a 4.0 or better, but completed at least six IB courses, added the Theory of Knowledge course, created a CAS project, and wrote an Extended Essay.
On the evening of April 29, 2022, Valedictorians, DP candidates, and their families were asked to join Fresno High Principal Mrs. Linda Laettner, IB Coordinator Ms. Kyra Orgill, and the counseling department to honor their challenging work and accomplishments for COVID safe dinner of salad, roll, and pasta. Leadership students under the direction of activities director Mrs. Melissa Bangerter and the support of office manager Ms. Luisa Saldana, created a delightful outdoor dining experience in Warrior Park with tablecloths, real plates and cutlery, and living flowers that will be planted as part of one candidate’s CAS project, the Warrior Garden.
Students were asked to come to the podium and share who they came with to the event, where they are headed after graduation, and what path they are planning to follow for a career. Head counselor Mrs. Tess Seay made sure to provide each senior with their appropriate certificate before they left the spotlight.
The evening came to a close and guests began to leave, including newly elected Fresno School Board member Mr. Andy Levine. Fresno High custodial, as always, did an amazing job setting up for the event and dismantling it as well. Reminding staff that they are all Warriors, and every member has a role to ensure the success and wellbeing of the students.
The following students are the Class of 2022 Valedictorians. ** indicates they are also Diploma Candidates.
**Yamilex Cruz Ramirez
Destiny Do
**Conor Hustedde
Brayan Soto Diaz
Jaden Valencia
Ines Fabian-Hicks
Aliyah Polanco
Justice Aguilera
Jennifer Ibarra Uriate,
**Joel Perez Roldan
Eric Lopez
Mairin Stewart
Mariela Chacon
Chanel r Charles
Zane Gregory-Woolley
Annabel Vasquez
Carter Sanchez
Andres Perez
Gracie Torres
Kaelyn Barrios
Selaphon Douangmeechit
Maricela Bernabe Tapia
Yamama Mosleh
Luis Preciado-Torres
Jazmin Alvarado Villegas
Catherine Lopez Romero
Jimena Santiago Lopez
Lesly Escobar Herrera
Jacqueline Ramirez Bello
Natalie Castro
Toucheenou Lee
Westley Thao
**Maritssa Vazquez
The following students are Diploma Students Only.
Bryan Alonso Garcia
Jasmine Quintanilla
Stephanie Tzinzun Garcia