Ms. Adriana Cerpas graduated from South High School with a 3.53 GPA and will attend Bakersfield College to study radiologic technology. Adriana participated in South High School’s theater program where she found mentorship and was encouraged to pursue her goals and dreams. Adriana looks forward to becoming an ultrasound technician to combine her interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Ms. Alexa Yvette Ruiz Rios graduated at the top of her class from Roosevelt High School with a 4.32 GPA and will attend University of California, Irvine to study business administration and political science. Alexa studied law and policy, and business finance at The Center for Advanced Research and Technology. Alexa’s involvement in a number of extracurriculars, including Health Youth corps, youth court, and the Californians for Justice Club have well prepared her for her upcoming journey to become a corporate lawyer.

Ms. Daisy Sanchez Fernandez graduated from Delano High School with a 4.38 GPA and will attend University of California, Berkeley to study political science as she starts her journey in becoming an immigration lawyer. Daisy was awarded the 2025 Migrant Honor Student of the Year and served as the soprano section leader in choir. Daisy was an active member of multiple school clubs and organizations, including the service club, math club, mock trial, choir, and Future Business Leaders of California.

Mr. David Cox graduated from Riverdale High School with a 4.39 GPA and will attend California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo to study agricultural business. David was actively involved in a number of school clubs and activities, including Future Farmers of America Leadership, and varsity captain of the baseball and basketball teams. David plans to be a business proprietor in the Central Valley and start a farm equipment company to support the agricultural industry.

Ms. Kelly Ledezma graduated from Cesar E. Chavez High School with a 3.49 GPA and will attend Bakersfield College to study education. Kelly was an active member of her school’s NAMI club and excelled in the Education Pathway program, which prepared her for a career in education. Kelly looks forward to becoming an elementary school teacher and wants to encourage future students to succeed.

Ms. Malia Giumarra graduated from Garces Memorial High School with a 4.70 GPA and will attend University of California, Los Angeles to study business economics. Throughout high school, Malia held multiple leadership positions, including Leadership Team Member and Student Visionary for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Dream Builder with the Jim Burke Ford Dimension. Malia belonged to various school clubs and organizations, including Link Crew, Garden Pathways, and ASB, and was the women’s golf team captain her junior and senior years. Malia plans to build a career in the produce marketing industry.

Ms. Reygan Jones graduated from Kingsburg High School with a 4.13 GPA and will attend California State University, Fresno to study agricultural business. Reygan’s work experience with a local farm sparked her passion for agriculture and inspired her to pursue a lifelong career in the industry. Reygan is actively involved in her community and participated in numerous school activities, including softball, volleyball, and Link Crew.

Ms. Yaribeth Suarez graduated from East Bakersfield High School with a 4.18 GPA and will attend Bakersfield College to study radiologic sciences. Yaribeth was exposed to healthcare education through the Health Careers Academy, which nurtured her passion for the medical field. Yaribeth was also a member of multiple school clubs, including the history club, Great Outdoors Club, and Link Crew.