Norco students and teachers celebrate as the Class of 2023 commencement exercises and their high school careers end. Photo by Gary Evans
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Corona and Norco Local Schools 2023 Graduates
Norco – Thousands of CNUSD high school students whose freshman year was upended by the onset of a world-wide pandemic, now step into the world as graduates, full of fresh ideas and determination to improve their world.
Getting a head start in accelerating their paths, sixty-eight seniors from John F. Kennedy Middle College High School not only secured their secondary school diplomas, they will also graduate from Norco College with an Associate’s Degree.
This marks the highest number of students who have graduated from JFK with both.
Students can begin the dual course of study in their freshman year, with access to and guided by college counselors who ensure they have the tools to enroll in the curriculum to pursue their goals.
The students are responsible for modest fees, currently about $35 per term, but Norco College assumes the tuition, sans college textbooks. By pursuing this course, it’s estimated the 68 students saved a cumulative $211,669 in college costs while amassing 4,601 college credits and 239 degrees.
Approximately 85 percent of graduating students are accepted into 4-year universities.
Graduating Corona High honors student Brenda Castro Pineda is hugged by teacher Sharon Chi before the processional at graduation ceremonies. Photo by Jerry SoiferCorona High Principal Ben Sanchez gives a thumbs up to graduating senior Jazmin Carlos who uses a cart to support her broken foot. Photo by Jerry SoiferCorona auto shop teacher Robert Mauger Jr. straightens the cap on graduate Andrew Roberts Jr. Photo by Jerry SoiferTwins Arianna and Arlenne Quiroz find family members in the Toyota Arena in Ontario during the Eastvale Roosevelt Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo By Gary EvansEastvale Roosevelt Class of 2023 Graduates record fellow classmates receiving their diplomas. Over 1100 Mustangs participated in Commencement Exercises. By Gary EvansTy Stuart (left), Tony Smith (middle) beam while they wait to receive their diplomas. Photo by Gary EvansEastvale Roosevelt volleyball players Terra Whitaker (left) and Alexis Suksdorf (right) smile for a teachers’ camera. Photo by Gary EvansNorco High Softball players Alyssa Hovermale, Mya Perez, Riley Potter, and Rachel Cook smile for a selfie after their graduation last Wednesday night. Photo by Gary Evans.Norco High Baseball player Justin Mondini signals to family and friends after receiving his diploma. Photo by Gary EvansTorin Benham celebrates during the Norco High Class of 2023 Commencement. Photo by Gary EvansVenus Fulk exults upon receiving her diploma. Photo by Gary Evans
