As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close, many seniors are patiently awaiting one special day, one they have been looking forward to since their freshman year: Graduation.
This year, the Queen Creek Unified School District's two high schools, Eastmark High School and Queen Creek High school, will be celebrating their ceremonies on May 24 and May 25, respectively.
Eastmark High School Graduation
At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24 188 students will graduate at Eastmark High School, 9560 E. Ray Road in Mesa.
Valedictorian: Abigail Heitert
Awards: Varsity Swim Letter, Principal's List for four years.
Extracurriculars: Employed at Safeway, Spanish Honor Society in sophomore and junior year.
College: Attending University of Arizona and majoring in bio-informatics.
Career plan: Bio-informatics.
Salutatorian: Natalee Geeso
Awards: Academic letter, CTE Department award, History Department award, Principal's List.
Extracurriculars: Student Council treasurer, Fellowship of Christian Alliance, organizing church events.
College: Attending Arizona State University and majoring in medical studies.
Career plan: Physician.
Student Council members:
Luke Crowther, president.
Aliese Winters, vice president.
Autumn Boley, historian.
Taylor Peters, secretary.
Natalee Geeso, treasurer.
Students who've enlisted in the Armed Forces:
Sadee Wade, Navy.
Lucas Fish, Air Force.
Gavin Wilson, Air Force.
Seventy-four of the students have committed to a four-year university and 44 have committed to a two-year institution. In total, Eastmark High School students were awarded $6.9 million in scholarships and the top 5% of students in the senior class are:
Abigail Heitert
Quan Vu
Kevin Pham
Autumn Boley
Lilian Darby
Brianne Szabo
Natalee Geeso
Clara Childs
Dante' Debbs
For more information on Eastmark High School's graduation, click here.
Queen Creek High School Graduation
At 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 25 461 will graduate at ASU Desert Financial Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way in Tempe.
Valedictorian: Tori Fergueson
Awards: Principal's List all four years of high school, Superiored at International Thespian Society's state competition in a duet from 10th to 12th grade, first place duet at the Musical Theatre Competition of America.
Extracurriculars: QCHS Thespian Troupe 6152, voice lessons at Centerstage Academy.
College: Attending University of Georgia and majoring in pyschology.
Career plan: Forensic psychologist.
Salutatorian: Matilda Green
Awards: Brigham Young University Award.
Extracurriculars: National Honor Society, Link Crew, QCHS Thespian Troupe 6152.
College: Brigham Young University.
Career plan: Applied mathematics.
Student council members, class officers:
Dakota Jarrett, senior class president.
Felisha-Isabel Vallejo, president.
Raegan Richardson, vice president.
Leila Skousen, treasurer.
Students who've enlisted in the Armed Forces:
Alexis Dellamonica, offered athletics scholarship to West Point, but will be attending Michigan State University instead.
Levianna Johnson, Army National Guard
William Carlin, Army
Nevaeh-Sky Flores, Army
Estrella Garcia, Army
Nevan Snyder, Army
Amanda Olson, Navy
Kaeliegh Siders, Navy
Reed Eisenbraun, Navy
Devin Salina, Navy
Michael Atilano, Navy
Justin Cox, Marine Corps
Daniel Peregi, Marine Corps
Logan Rowley, Marine Corps
A total of 239 students have committed to a university, college or trade school and over $35 million in scholarships has been awarded to the Queen Creek High School senior class. The top 5% of students in the senior class are:
Samuel Burns
Abigail Craig
Madison Dawson
Alana Donlon
Kolten Ford
David Francoeur
Lindsey Gifford
Bryson Kerr
Catherine Littlewood
Ava Lopez
Marina Macias
Mykial Miller
Chevy Pearson
Cody Rhoton
Diego Rivera
Tyler Santos
Danika Sears
Natalie Snyder
Anneli Sorenson
Brenley Stegenga
Felisha-Isabel Vallejo
Susan Wirthlin
For more information on Queen Creek High School's graduation, click here.