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Danny White of Oxnard stands out among his Rio Mesa classmates in various ways: The 18-year-old stands 6 feet, 4 inches tall, and he has earned numerous awards on the school's water polo team. Varsity team captain for two years, Danny was also voted the team's Most Valuable Player for three years. More ... Arlene Washington wants a future in journalism. The 17yearold Camarillo resident sees herself in 10 years as the editor of a ma jor magazine or head of a public relations firm. Arlene will head to the University of Southern California in the fall to major in print journalism and minor in Spanish. More ... Rocio Maldonado, 18, will follow her two older sisters to college this fall. That might seem unremarkable if it weren't for the fact that Rocio's mother, whose schooling didn't go beyond the ninth grade, single-handedly raised her daughters. More ... Fabian Duran discovered his calling before graduating from high school. The 18yearold realized a couple of years ago, after he'd volunteered with his Camarillo church to help the underprivileged, that he wanted to become a psychologist. More ... Daniel Lessler plans to be a professional pianist whose music will transcend cultural barriers and connect people. The 18 year-old Somis resident appears well on his way. He's racked up numerous awards from the school and regional and state competitions. More ... •At 2 p.m. today, June 12, Rio Mesa High School will hold its 2009 graduation ceremony at the school's Elmont Michaelson Stadium. •426 seniors are expected to receive diplomas. •Class valedictorians are Kristen M. Guiang and Amy Ngyuen. More ... For many teens, the first year of college is the first time they've lived on their own, away from the comforts of home and without the protection of mom and dad. That's not the case for Ricardo Reyes, who will graduate from Camarillo High School this afternoon with his fellow classmates. More ... T y l e r Gardner knows he wants a career in the graphic arts. His dream? To work as an animator— perhaps even a videogame creator. "I've always known I've wanted to be in animation because the idea of creating something out of nothing really interests me," said Tyler, who will begin classes at Moorpark College in the fall. More ... Nairy Nazaryan, 18, has spent the past few weeks with her nose in her books and one goal on her mind—to pass every class. The Camarillo High School senior will graduate this afternoon only if she passes all of her classes, capping off a tumultuous high school career that Nairy said was spent ditching school more often than attending class. More ... Ever since his father's death last year, Enrique Reyes says he has a better perspective on life. The 18year-old Adolfo Camarillo High School senior said he can see the bigger picture and can better handle the multitude of daily dramas high school always seems to incubate. More ... Leticia Esparsa, 17, credits the concern and individual attention she received at Frontier High with helping her to graduate. Leticia transferred in 2007 from Adolfo Camarillo High behind in credits. At Frontier, she was able to make up credits quickly—60 just this year alone. More ... •Adolfo Camarillo High School will hold its 2009 graduation today, June 12, at 2:30 p.m. in the football stadium. •There are 509 seniors who are expected to receive diplomas. •The class has named six valedictorians: Roxana Ardebili, Dina M. Blatt, Timothy A. Foreman, Meghan E. Gewerth, Brittany L. Little and Laura A. Meier. More ... •Yesterday at 2 p.m. 96 seniors from Frontier High School walked across the Oxnard Performing Arts stage to receive their diplomas. •Frank Carreto was the 2009 graduating class Top Scholar, as the valedictorian for the school is known. More ... |
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