(PSS) — Kagman High School bade farewell to 117 seniors Wednesday, May 26, in a drive-thru graduation ceremony on campus.
As each member of the Ayuyu Class of 2021 made their entrance to receive their diplomas, residents cheered on and applauded them. Community members set up canopies and barbecue pits on the side of the road, and played lively music to celebrate the graduating students.
KHS principal Ben Jones emceed the ceremony with assistance from the rest of the Kagman High School family.
This year’s KHS valedictorian is Cindy Marie Balatayo Indalecio who also received the Board of Education Award from BOE Chairman Andrew Orsini, BOE members Antonio Borja, Maisie B. Tenorio and Gregory Borja.
The salutatorian is Seiji Maga’lahi Suzuki Gonzales who received the Commissioner of Education Award from Education Commissioner Dr. Alfred B. Ada.
The rest of the top 10 graduates are (3) Maria Jessica Castro Cruz; (4) Kiana Mae Agulto Camacho; (5) Stephenny Patrice Camacho Pangelinan; (6) David Ezekiel Rajendra Kaipat Igisomar; (7) Jordan Christianna Camacho Towai; (8) Anisa Jasma Cruz Villagomez; (9) Angel Chungi Wanphen Santos; and (10) Gloria-Niah Ilisari Deleon Guerrero.
Other awardees
The other award recipients are Kiana Mae A. Camacho (Outstanding Female Graduate and Lt. Governor’s Award), Froilan Gregory Camacho (Governor’s Award), Johnson Tekau Aderuwangel Sebuu (Principal’s Leadership Award), Seiji Maga’lahi S. Gonzales (PTSA Award), Tessa Jo A. Sablan (Mayor’s Award), Norbert Eugene Vi. Diaz Jr. (Ayuyu Spirit Award), Maria Dolores C. Rasa and Jenisha Jo T. Dubrall (Female Athletes of the Year), and Noah Peter F. Mesa and Francisco Kumuch (Male Athletes of the Year).
Commissioner of Education Dr. Alfred B. Ada, Board of Education Chairman Andrew Orsini and KHS principal Ben Jones are ready to present the awards.
Patrick Arceo holds his diploma as he poses for a photo with his proud parents, Commissioner of Education Dr. Alfred B. Ada, Board of Education Chairman Andrew L. Orsini, Associate Commissioner for Administration Eric Magofna and Kagman High School principal Ben Jones.
A member of the Class of 2021 receives her diploma from KHS principal Ben Jones during a drive-thru ceremony.
A graduating student receives kisses from well-wishers.
A graduate poses with her mother, school principal Ben Jones and BOE Chairman Andrew Orsini.
A proud graduate with her family and education officials.
The Kagman High School family, Public School System and Board of Education officials, along with community leaders, including former KHS principal and Rep. Leila Staffler, celebrate the Class of 2021.
A new graduate gets emotional after receiving her diploma.
A graduating member of the Class of 2021 smiles during the drive-thru ceremony.
KHS seniors are happy to graduate.
Cindy Marie Balatayo Indalecio is Kagman High School’s Class of 2021 valedictorian and Board of Education awardee.
Kagman High School Class of 2021 salutatorian and Commissioner of Education awardee Seiji Maga’lahi Suzuki Gonzales poses for a photo with Education Commissioner Dr. Alfred B. Ada, Board of Education Chairman Andrew Orsini, Seiji’s father John Oliver Gonzales, Seiji’s brother, and KHS principal Ben Jones.
