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An Evening of Excellence Williams Field High School Class of 2020 Senior Academic Awards May 15, 2020 Mr. Steve Tannenbaum, Principal

Williams Field High School ♦ Program of Acknowledgement Greeting and Introduction Principal Steve Tannenbaum Narration Dionne Coleman Ken Vandehei Memorial Scholarship The Ken Vandehei Memorial Scholarship is in honor of Mr. Ken Vandehei. The Vandehei family established the Ken Vandehei Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Higley Achievement Foundation as a tribute to Ken. Ken felt it was important for students graduating from high school to continue their education by going to college. It is the hope that through continued donations and funds raised by the Ken Vandehei Memorial Golf Classic, future outstanding seniors in the Higley Unified School District will benefit from the scholarship fund. This year’s 2020 Ken Vandehei recipients are: Sukin Patel Garrett Ruiz Queen Creek Kiwanis Club Queen Creek Kiwanis is a community-based club that works with high school key clubs. There is a blue clothing box that sits in our parking lot. During the year, Key Club and other clubs have a clothing drive. Donations are sold, and scholarships are created for students. If you are cleaning out your closets, the blue box is always hungry for donations. This year, Queen Creek Kiwanis selected two Williams Field High School students for the scholarship: Garrett Ruiz Bushra Karim ACE Program Graduates The ACE (Achieving a College Education) Program services over 100 local high schools in the valley and helps high school students earn a college degree. ACE was created to demonstrate their commitment to serve all students in their community. The ACE program has three primary goals for its students: graduate from high school, continue with college after ACE completion, and earn a

degree or certificate. High school sophomores are recruited to participate in ACE during their junior and senior years. Once accepted into the program, ACE students are concurrently enrolled in high school and college courses, attending college courses during the summer and on Saturdays during the school year. ACE students can earn up to 24 college credits by the time they graduate from high school, and they can transfer to a University to earn their bachelor’s degree. This year's 2020 ACE Program graduates are: Jason Breinholt Brielle Failner Elissa LaVia Maria Juarez Barrondo Julie Brennan Hannah Brandon Friend’s Place Award This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who are residents of Gilbert, Arizona. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA; be furthering their education through a college, university, community college, or vocational school; and have community volunteer experiences other than the service hours required by schools. Each year 15 students in local high schools are chosen to receive this $1000 scholarship. This year two Williams Field High School seniors were chosen: Bushra Karim Garrett Ruiz Otto and Edna Neely Scholarship The Otto and Edna Neely Foundation is dedicated to those who need assistance. Scholarships have been established at Arizona's major universities community colleges and local high schools for eligible students. The Neelys were local farmers, and while they prospered, they embraced the community as their family. Their harvest continues as the foundation improves and enriches the lives of Arizona citizens each year. We are able to select one student to receive this amazing scholarship. This year's recipient is: Bushra Karim Mary Buscema College and Career Ready Scholarship – Higley Achievement Foundation The Mary Buscema College and Career Ready Scholarship. HAF recognizes that not every student will start at a university. Graduates are looking for their associate degree from a community college or trade school where they can enter the workforce at a higher level than entry. This is the second year of

this program named for Mary Buscema a passionate and devoted longtime college and career counselor here in the Higley District. This year six Williams Field High School students were selected: Maria Juarez Barrondo Alex Lamont Aniya Shunnara Gage Barkley Kiana Rodriguez Parker Wolpe Military Awards, Enlistments, and Appointments Air Force Academy Appointment – David S. Vaughn, Colonel, USAF (Retired) Mason Bugg US Army ROTC – Staff Sergeant Warner, US Army Recruiter Isaiah Dupuy West Point Military Academy Appointment – David S. Vaughn, Colonel, USAF (Retired) Austin Kiyaani-McClary Semper Fidelis Music Excellence Student of the Year John Decker United States Marines Distinguished Athletes of the Year Tierra Brandt and Spencer Layton United States Marine Corp Enlistments Brittany Alcantara Jake Lybbert Gavin Hill Adiella Martinez

Arizona National Guard Enlistments Isaac Stockton United States Navy Enlistments Julius Rahney Jack Sanford Joel Pallares WFHS University and College Admissions Arizona State Coe College University of California University Davis Dordt College Chandler Gilbert University of Mary Duke University Community College University of New Garden City Embry Riddle Mexico Community College Aeronautical University University of North Missouri Science and Grand Canyon Carolina Technology University University of Oklahoma Montana State Mesa Community University West Point Academy College Ohio Northern Wichita State University Northern Arizona University William Penn University Regis University University University of Arizona United States Air Force Boise State University Academy

Principal’s List Kaitlynn Baggs Kyson Fuentes Joyce Pele Hallie Baumgartner Matthew Galvez Victor Pontes Halah Berglin Alexandra Guttman Bryce Porter Tatum Bosley Cadence Heiner Audrey Ramirez Jason Breinholt Braden Herrmann Michael Ramirez Julie Brennan Noah Jorgensen Ryan Renwick Megan Browne Bushra Karim Oleana Rivas Mason Bugg Eliza Keller Alexander Ruffentine Megan Bulson Kyle Landeryou Jason Rufo Brandon ByBee Spencer Layton Garrett Ruiz Anna Caffall Rachel Liu Jayden Schroeder Christopher Call Mariane Hannah Liz Thomas Timberlake Lopez Camile Celebrado Madyson Tutt Lily Masoud Emma Chapman Jason Vaught Cora Mesa Donelly Clark Chloe Walker Carl Miltun Alan Crandall Lauren Walters Izabela Montes Maxwell Delaney Emma Walters Luke Morton Abigail Derrick Jaylie Willard Anna Moser Hayden Detemple Vienna Williams Leann Nguyen Aydia Deyoung Owen Williams Avery Niu Alexa Dickson Kyle Wozniak Kylie Nolan Abigail Drake Jenea Yarber Aleksander Nordang Isaiah Dupuy Sherwin Zuniga Sofia Pacini Avery Eichkorn Kaylee Zunino Suken Patel

Department Awards Career and Technical Education Outstanding Senior Female Izabella Montes Outstanding Senior Male Thomas Timberlake English Outstanding Senior Female Camryn McClellan Outstanding Senior Male Lazo Sedor Fine Arts Outstanding Senior Female Rose Telya Outstanding Senior Male Thomas Noriega Mathematics Outstanding Senior Female Oleana Rivas Outstanding Senior Male Jason Rufo Performing Arts Outstanding Senior Female Paige Alexander Outstanding Senior Male Luke Morton Physical Education Outstanding Senior Female Jayden John Outstanding Senior Male Spencer Layton Science Outstanding Senior Female Joyce Pele Outstanding Senior Male Jacob Ellis Social Studies Outstanding Senior Female Jasmine Simms Outstanding Senior Male Maxwell Delaney

World Language Outstanding Senior Female Lily Masoud Outstanding Senior Male Garrett Vasquez Athletics-Black Hawk Outstanding Athlete Award Female Athlete of the Year Tierra Brandt Male Athlete of the Year Mason Bugg Principal’s Award Female Award Winner Cora Mesa Male Award Winner AJ Ruffentine HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board Amy Kaylor President Kristina Reese Vice President Scott Glover Member Jill Wilson Member Greg Wojtovich Member District Administration Dr. Mike Thomason Superintendent Dr. Warren Shillingburg Associate Superintendent Dr. Dawn Foley Assistant Superintendent Secondary Education Mrs. Mum Martens Director of Human Resources Dr. Michael Fowler Director of Facilities, Operations, and Athletics

Williams Field High School Administrators Steve Tannenbaum Principal Daniel Fox Asst. Principal Gordon Ray Asst. Principal Darrell Stangle Athletic Director, Asst. Principal Williams Field School Counseling Department Dionne Grady (Dept. Chair) Sophomores Amanda Johnson Freshmen Tom McCann Seniors Christine Wilhelm Juniors Mary Buscema Career and College Counselor Department Chairs Scott Shields English Beverly Peden Social Studies Kelly Mahony/Rick Miles Math Heidi Zellner Science Barbara Gomez Fine Arts Devon Adams CTE Steve Campbell PE Nikki Fyffe Exceptional Services Jess Root World Languages Bob Edgar Fine Arts