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Local Schools Send 2023 Grads into a World of Endless Possibilities

Connor Forbes
Connor Forbes
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Norco students and teachers celebrate as the Class of 2023 commencement exercises and their high school careers end. Credit: Photo by Gary Evans
Norco students and teachers celebrate as the Class of 2023 commencement exercises and their high school careers end. Photo by Gary Evans

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.

Local schools Graduating Corona High honors student Brenda Castro Pineda is hugged by teacher Sharon Chi before the processional at graduation ceremonies.
Graduating Corona High honors student Brenda Castro Pineda is hugged by teacher Sharon Chi before the processional at graduation ceremonies. Photo by Jerry Soifer
Corona High Principal Ben Sanchez gives a thumbs up to graduating senior Jazmin Carlos who uses a cart to support her broken foot.
Corona 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 Soifer
Corona auto shop teacher Robert Mauger Jr. straightens the cap on graduate Andrew Roberts Jr..
Corona auto shop teacher Robert Mauger Jr. straightens the cap on graduate Andrew Roberts Jr. Photo by Jerry Soifer
Twins Arianna and Arlenne Quiroz find family members in the Toyota Arena in Ontario during the Eastvale Roosevelt Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony.
Twins 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 Evans
Eastvale Roosevelt Class of 2023 Graduates record fellow classmates receiving their diplomas. Over 1100 Mustangs participated in Commencement Exercises.
Eastvale Roosevelt Class of 2023 Graduates record fellow classmates receiving their diplomas. Over 1100 Mustangs participated in Commencement Exercises. By Gary Evans
Ty Stuart (left), Tony Smith (middle) beam while they wait to receive their diplomas.
Ty Stuart (left), Tony Smith (middle) beam while they wait to receive their diplomas. Photo by Gary Evans
Eastvale Roosevelt volleyball players Terra Whitaker (left) and Alexis Suksdorf (right) smile for a teachers’ camera.
Eastvale Roosevelt volleyball players Terra Whitaker (left) and Alexis Suksdorf (right) smile for a teachers’ camera. Photo by Gary Evans
Norco High Softball players Alyssa Hovermale, Mya Perez, Riley Potter, and Rachel Cook smile for a selfie after their graduation last Wednesday night.
Norco 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.
Norco High Baseball player Justin Mondini signals to family and friends after receiving his diploma. Photo by Gary Evans
Torin Benham celebrates during the Norco High Class of 2023 Commencement.
Torin Benham celebrates during the Norco High Class of 2023 Commencement. Photo by Gary Evans
Venus Fulk exults upon receiving her diploma.
Venus Fulk exults upon receiving her diploma. Photo by Gary Evans

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