Dear Seniors,

We are so excited to celebrate all of your accomplishments! Watching you grow and mature from freshmen to seniors has truly been an honor.

Below we have compiled some our favorite songs to send you into the world with! What better way to celebrate than with a great playlist?!

We wish you the best!

Santa Fe High

Click on the cover for the playlist!

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Album Notes

Mr. Carl Marano

Song: My Wish by Rascal Flatts

I just want all of our seniors is for their dreams to stay big and their worries stay small. They have persevered and overcome so much and the class of 2020 will always have a special place in my heart.

Ms. Christina Fleming

Song: Rainbow, Kacey Musgraves

This song really signifies this time in history AND the rainbow over the heads of our seniors.

Mr. Paul Finucan

Songs: Paramore "Future" and CSNY "Wooden Ships"

Wishing you the brightest of futures with a little of the old and the new.

Mr. Juan Piorno

Song: Dance Monkey, by Tones And I

My favourite song this year!

Ms. Shelley Schweizer

Song:Somewhere over the Rainbow by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole

Dream high. Dream big. And take care of our planet. Love Ms. Shelley

Ms. Roberta Roybal

Song: My Wish by Rascal Flats

This song describes everything I want for the seniors especially the ones I’ve known since the 7th grade at De Vargas. I love you all and want the very very best for you. Once you’re my student you will always be my student.

Mr. Brian Smith

Song: "Oil Slick", by Frightened Rabbit

"There is light but there's a tunnel to crawl through

There is love but its misery loves you

There's still hope so I think we'll be fine

In these disastrous times, disastrous times"

Ms. Lisa Goldman

Song: DEVO: "Uncontrollable Urge" c. 1979

It's hard to be stuck in your house...Uncontrollable Urge is the type of song that gets you pogo-ing around your house. Worked for me.

Ms. Emily Walukas

Song: Origami by RubbleBucket

You are entering the next chapter of your life in which you get to forge and craft yourself into the person you want to be, the kind of person you want to see more of in the world. It might not always be fun, it might be down right challenging but I hope you meet those challenges with confidence in your capabilities and patience, self-compassion and lots of trumpets. It's an empowering experience. To me, it feels like this song: Origami by Rubblebucket.

Mr. Mark Ortega

Song: Dominion / MOTHER RUSSIA

Oh,You know Why! Because after being cooped up this long, this group is looking to Dominate the World. Good Luck Taking over the world Pinky! And it's a cool song!

AND!

Song: The Passenger by Siouxie and the Banshees

Just go with it! Enjoy the ride. Look around the universe. Get out there and Enjoy yourself. (Just wanting to get out of here.) Limit your expectations and Appreciate the ride! :)

Ms. Molly Lithgow

Song: Bob Marley, "Three Little Birds"

This was the SFHS class song of 2005! Although so much is unknown, try your best to "don't worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be alright".

Ms. Diane Pederson

Song: My Wish for You by Rascal Flatts

I wish all of you the best and I thought Rascal conveyed that message well in his song!

Chief Patricia Schipp

Song: The Champion- Carrie Underwood featuring Ludacris

This is the motivational song the NJROTC competitive team would play to get in the right frame of mind before competition and the song we played at the military ball the last couple of years to celebrate winning a State Championships. We have 19 cadets graduating this year and they are all Champions!

Ms. Norah Tullman-Kaltenbach

Song: Funny How Time Slips Away- Al Green

Because Al Green is just good for the soul! Listen well and listen often!

Ms. Paula Iveland

Song: 'It's Alright Ma' by Bob Dylan

Just listen; you'll know why I chose this song.

Ms. Michelle Hogan

Song: Come Together- Beatles

It's ok for things to not make sense. Embrace the nonsense. Be flexible and remember: Feelings don't last forever!

Ms. Claire Noonan

Song: We Can Make The Word Stop- The Glitch Mob

Mr. Thomas Carlson

Song: Tom Waits- Step Right Up

Welcome to the world as it is...

Ms. Barbara Gerber

Song: "I Will Remember You" by Sarah McLachlan

Class of 2020, even without this bizarre plague, I would remember you. Thank you for being wonderful people.

Ms. Karen Hare

Song: Glorious Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey

This song is the class of 2020. You will come out of this Stronger and Better. Nothing will keep you down!!

Song: The Fighter by Gym Class Heroes feat. Ryan Tedder

You are fighters and have done it with Grace!! Carry on you will never be forgotten!!

Mr. Carlos Caldwell

Song: 'Land of the Free"- Joey Bada$$

If you don't know, Listen to the lyrics. Now you Know!- Whole album is great. It was this or "Devastated" Listen to music. Read books. Vote. Engage. Pay attention to history, it is more important than you realize. Good luck out there!

Ms. Selena de La Garza

Song: John Mellencamp - Your Life Is Now

You don't know what's ahead of you but it's your time to explore and discovery and to lead the way.

Ms. Lou Ann Padilla

Song: 'My Wish by Rascal Flats

Perfect words for our Class of 2020! Keep moving forward, follow your dreams and you are loved.

Ms. Myoko Costello

Song: Michael Franti - "Once a Day"

Make the most of your days and live this sweet life with purpose!

Mr. Enrique Rios

Song: God's Country by Blake Shelton

It's a beautiful song! It might help relieve anxiety if you just let God be in control of the situation.

Ms. Anita Nugent

Song: Rock Around the Clock, Bill Haley and the Comets

I know this senior class is going to ROCK when they get out in this world and this was one of my favorite songs when I was in school - back in the day :-)

Ms. Jennifer Higginbotham

Song: I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston

If I saw you kissing your boyfriend or girlfriend in the hallways, I sang this at you VERY LOUDLY. Also, I will miss you guys. You will have my back wherever you end up!

Ms. Sarah Rebekah

Song: Noah and the Whale/ in five years time

love is the answer.

Ms. Amy Compton

Song: New Radicals - You Get What You Give AND Daft Punk - Lose Yourself to Dance

The song feels good and puts me in a positive place. It reminds me I'm connected to everyone and not alone. There is joy in just showing up and trying. Also, after dancing to the song, everything feels better.

Ms. Kate Gomez

Song: Sunday Best/Surfaces

"Every day can be a better day despite the challenge

All you gotta do is leave it better than you found it

It's gonna get difficult to stand but hold your balance

I just say whatever 'cause there is no way around it 'cause"

I am so deeply proud of this class! Each day will bring new challenges. Try to leave the people around you better than you found them.

Mr. Anderson Dean

Song: "Thank You Friends" by Big Star

Ms. Nina Bunker

Song: Moses Sumney-- "Plastic"

A song about vulnerability and hope.

Mr. Scott Green

Song: Thunder Road by the Boss

Written near the end of the Vietnam War, it's a song about living in despair but looking toward a brighter future. Also, if Bruce's music can inspire a young Pakistani boy living in depressed Luton, England under Thatcher in the late 80s, it can work wonders for others as well.

Mr. Jamie Guevara

Song: Forever Young by Alphaville

I think completing high school is a giant step toward "adulting",which is a daunting challenge during a pandemic, but staying young is a mindset and when you approach responsibility do it with childlike awe and wonder and try to have fun alway.

Ms. Marilyn Barnes

Song: Skyfall by Adele

This was a song Advanced Mixed choir was going to sing on the pops concert this spring.

Ms. Nicole Miceli

Songs: Teenage Riot by Sonic Youth, The Real Thing by Faith No More, "Misery is a Butterfly" by Blonde Redhead

The first two songs got me through high school and I still love them today. The last one- Because it's freaking amazing!

Ms. Lori Gaumer

Song: Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin

It was the song for my high school graduation from Marcos De Niza High School, Tempe, AZ 1978!

Ms. Peggy Spurgeon

Song: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (1979, Monty Python's Life of Brian)

This song has been my "guiding" song to help me remember that even though there will be tough times or events that take place, having a bright outlook on life is important.

Mr. Christopher Langley

Song: Rolling Stones -Jumpin' Jack Flash

Through perseverance and hard work you can rise above the challenges you face.

Ms. Natalie Heller

Song: Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper

To me, this song is about turning to the good people or memories in your life that lift you up when you need it.

Mr. Sean O'Neil

Song: Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers: Bustin Loose

Some good ol' Washington DC Go Go Music. I'm sure everybody's about ready to bust loose.

Ms. Robin Caldwell

Song: Don't Give Up on Me Andy Grammer

Get after it kids!!

Ms. Vicki Lucasi

Song: "Glorious" by Macklemore

"Grab the keys to the ride and a piece of the pie" You are glorious!

Mr. Reed Meschefske

Song: Down With Disease - Phish

Seems appropriate...

Mr. Jason Kampsky

Song: "When My Time Comes" by Dawes

Things might not go according to plan, but keep moving forward and gaining experience -- eventually you'll leave your mark.

Ms. Annette Schepps

Song: Humble and Kind Tim McGraw

Congratulations Class of 2020! As you move on to your next Journey never lose focus of what is in your heart. Do what you have to do to succeed but don't forget along the way to always stay "humble and kind" We love you Class of 2020 and we are so very proud of you and your accomplishments. We will miss you!

Ms. Antonina Romp

Song: Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police

Congratulations! I couldn't be more proud of you! May your new journey be blessed.

Ms. Charlotte Ault

Song: Oasis "Don't Look Back in Anger"

Since you are the very special class of 2020 in quarantine you can also "start a revolution" from your bed, but don't forget to "Step outside, summertime's in bloom." Also as this quarantine "slides away".... "don't look back in anger."

Mr. Keith Richards

Song: "Dance Monkey" by Tones and I

Makes you wanna move and I am a PE/Health teacher ;)

Ms. Leslie Karasic

Song: The High Vibes (Justin Reynolds)- Smile AND My Shot - Hamilton

Since, Justin is in the class of 2020, his music should be featured. Proud of Justin!!

because the class of 2020 is young, scrappy, and hungry

Ms. Dolly Hand

Song: ‘ Look up Child’ by Lauren Daigle

Ms. Lori Andrews

Song: "I Would Walk 500 Hundred Miles" by the Proclaimers

I am always here for you at SFHS and will gladly walk any distance to help any graduate who needs it!!" LOL, Ms. Andrews

Ms. Yolanda Diaz

Song: Beautiful Life by Ace of Base

"It's a beautiful life... even when it rains and pours!" This song has great energy, it always picks me up! Congratulations Senior Class of 2020!!!

Ms. Sylvia Diaz

Song: The Climb by Miley Cyrus

A very uplifting song!

Ms. Juliet Salazar

Song: My Life by Billy Joel

Follow your bliss! Make choices that will make you ultimately happy.

Ms. Heidi Long

Song: Don't Stop. Fleetwood Mac

Tomorrow is a new day.

Ms. Glenda Thompson

Song: It's Not Easy Being Green by Kermit the Frog

This song is a beautiful reminder to be yourself. Treasure who you are, your own personal gifts, your uniqueness, and beauty. You are a special class with a special heart. Stay true to you.

Ms. Mary Louise Romero

Song: See You Again, Wiz Khalifa

Remember your worth.

Yesterday is gone today and everyday after is ours. Yes! We will see each other again. 20/20 vision, 2020 class with class.

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