BST Seniors

"Cathlae, you have a positivity that lights the world around you. Though it has been awhile since you were my student, seeing you around campus always brought a smile to my face, as I knew I could could on you to say "hola" and cheerfully greet me. Your positive, friendly nature will be an asset to you - continue to shine bright!"

"Cathlae, you have always been such a lovely person and a lovely student. I will miss your beautiful smile and your great attitude. It was fun seeing you both in freshman and senior years. I wish you the best in your future!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Four years...I will miss your smile and wackiness."

-Mr. Stewart

"Yesenia, it was so great being able to have you both as a freshman and again as a senior. You are so bright, sweet and have a great future ahead of you. I loved seeing you grow into the lovely young woman you are today. Best of luck to you- you will be missed."

-Ms. Ogo

"Anthony, I have watched you grow into a wonderful young man these last 3 years. You are not afraid to express your likes and dislikes which a strong quality. You are going to have a great time at TRACE. Don't forget to put your phone down sometimes and talk to real people. :)"

-Ms. Vouaux

"Kayla, aprecio tu ética laboral y tu actitud positiva todo el tiempo. Ser bilingüe es una gran ventaja en nuestro mundo global, y espero que sigas con cursos en español."

-Ms. Farrar

"I watched you grow into a solid young man. You really matured over your four years and it was cool to see you grow. I hope you continue with soccer in college, play for the school, play club, or play intramurals. Good Luck."

-Mr. Stewart

"Janaya, I am always impressed with your positive attitude and fantastic sense of humor! Those qualities will take you far in life. Good luck with all your future endeavors."

-Ms. Marshall

"Janaya, I have really enjoyed seeing your growth over the years. You struggled academically in Spanish 1-2, but when you took Spanish 3-4, you were such an asset to the class! You worked hard, were always helpful to others, and constantly had a positive attitude. I have loved seeing your smile around campus over the years, I will miss it next year!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Janaya, You have a smile that will light up a room. Keep that shining light with you always. I am so proud of you. I am certainly going to miss seeing you on campus next year."

-Ms. Kohmescher

"Daniel, I loved having you in my AP-Computer Science Principles class, you were always so good at solving all the brainteaser puzzles. It was great to see you work and help others in the class, you were always so patient. Best of luck!"

-Ms. Burgess

"I am sad that I wasn't able to be in any of your classes these past 2 years that I have been a Komet. What I do have is the pleasure of knowing you as an SDCCS alumni. Your teachers here at Kearny were lucky to have you. I knew from the CoOp you would succeed in anything you set your mind to, and you haven't disappointed. Congratulations Daniel, best wishes in your future."

-Ms. Kohmescher

"Shalamar, it has been so great to get to know you over the past years. I am always impressed with your poise and lovely personality. Good luck with all your future endeavors."

-Ms. Marshall

"Kaitlyn, you are a student who has truly had a positive impact on BST and Kearny. I remember earlier this school year thinking 'wow, there will really be a void at Kearny when Kaitlyn leaves'. JROTC, SSC, Key Club, mentoring other students...you have contributed so much to our school community. In SSC and Key Club, you excelled beyond what I ever imagined a 17-18-year-old would do. I appreciate so much that you constantly seek to leave a situation, organization, and/or person better off than they were before. Please keep me updated about your future greatness!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Kaitlyn, Ditto to what Mrs. Farrar said. You are amazing. You will be missed!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Kaitlyn, the truth is you've always had your life together and you know it. Go be great!"
-Ms. Weber

"I am always amazed by your artistic talents. There is a wonderful place in the world for you. Believe in yourself."

-Ms. Wood

"Ditto to what Miss Wood said. You will do great things!"

-Ms. Nelson

"Jessica, you have such amazing artistic skills and an eye for visual interpretation. Use this in the future and follow your passion. You can do it!!! I'm very proud of you."

-Mr. Sego

"Kevin, it was a pleasure to have you in class. You were always on task, always smiling, and always laughing at my jokes, hahaha. I look forward to hearing what you get up to in the future. I hope you are considering college to help you find a career you are passionate about."

-Mr. Stewart

"Good luck at New Mexico State!"

-Ms. Castaneda

"Congratulations Olan! I'm very proud of you! Your perseverance and drive to finish helped you to overcome challenges along the way. Remember you have the tools to be successful in all that you do. Keep working hard believe in yourself and you will reach your goals!"

-Best, Ms. Cruz

"Alissa, I am so proud of how you have matured over your 4 years here. I appreciate how you always seek to help others, and you always have a positive attitude."

-Ms. Farrar

"Cheyenne, I so enjoyed having you in my class these past years! You always have a smile and great attitude. Go luck with all your future endeavors."

-Ms. Marshall

"Ramla, there is a cliche about someone lighting up a room when they enter, but I think that is true of you! Your smile and kindness wins over anyone, and your work ethic and high standards for yourself will continue to propel you to great accomplishments!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Ramla, ditto to what Mrs. Farrar said. You are just a unique, beautiful person and I will miss seeing your smile. Best of luck to you!"

-Ms. Ogo

"My day got better every single time you graced room 603 with your energy. I will miss those moments, but I know the world needs you. I'll be rooting for you, always!"

-Ms. Weber

"David, thank you for letting me sign you up for AP-CSP without completely getting your permission :) It was great getting to know you this year and I wish you success moving forward. I hope you continue to work towards a degree in CS. You definitely have a knack for it! Best of luck!"

-Ms. Burgess

"David, it was great seeing you grow from a freshman to this year as a senior. You have a maturity and thoughtfulness that will be missed. Best of luck to you!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Lien, it was so great to get to get know you this year! You are always so helpful and a joy to have in class. Good luck next year at GCU, I know you'll do amazing."

-Ms. Marshall

"Lien, you have grown so much from freshman year to now. You have matured and have realized what you want out of life and are focused and prepared to work hard to get it. I am so proud of how much you have grown and look forward to seeing more from you in the future. Please keep in touch."

-Ms. Ogo

"Lien, I enjoyed seeing you grow into a driven, responsible student. Follow your passion and best wishes for a successful future. K-Hop!!!!!"

-Mr. Sego

"Francisco, fue un placer tenerte en mi clase. Me gusta que siempre estés muy equilibrado en tu actitud, tu manera de hablar, etc. Me parece que superas cualquier desafío con confianza. Esa es una gran ventaja en el mundo. ¡Buena suerte con tu futuro!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Francisco, I think you survived three years of me...feel blessed. I will miss you in class this next year. I'm not sure what I will miss most? Your lame jokes trying to roast on me or me roasting you? Best of luck in the future, I'm sorry we could not be there for your graduation."

-Mr. Stewart

"Francisco, I'll never forget meeting you right before returning from maternity leave. I could feel your enthusiasm and your positive energy instantly. All of a sudden, I went from being nervous about coming back to school to being excited to share a learning space with a student like you. Thank you for all that you do for others. Your positivity and light does not go unnoticed."

-Ms. Weber

"Sheyla you are an amazing young woman. I am sure you will be successful in whatever you do. It has been a joy to get to know you and see you grow."

-Ms. Venton

"Will miss your prettiest smile and pleasing personality. Best of luck to you Sheyla."

-Ms. Nelson

"Fangster, you really grew up your 4 years of high school. I'm glad you finally decided to talk to me by senior year, just kidding dude. You are an intelligent young man I look forward to hearing about your future accomplishments. I will miss yelling 'Fangster' in the hallways. Best of luck."

-Mr. Stewart

"Jessie, getting to know you over the last few years has been a true pleasure. From coaching swim team to reading East of Eden it has been amazing to be able to share my passions with you. I can't wait to hear about the bright future that you have ahead of you."

-Mr. Durkin

"Jessie, I am going to miss seeing you on campus. You have always had such a great work ethic and drive. You are an impressive young woman with a great future ahead you. I am excited to see what you do. Please keep in touch. I will miss you!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Jessica, you were such a trouper and and amazing ambassador for Kearny BST. You will be a success wherever you go!"

-Dr. Shannon Garcia

"Serena, you are an incredibly passionate and talented young woman. Getting to know you and watching you grow has been one of the greatest pleasures I have had as a teacher. I look forward to seeing you blossom in the future. Thank you for pushing me to become the teacher I am today, we would not have swim team without you."

-Mr. Durkin

"Pleasure to have you in class, you had so much world experience and so many insights for someone so young, thank you. PS-thanks for the coffee hook-ups too!"

-Mr. Stewart

"Serena, I am going to miss seeing you around campus. You would always give me great hugs and a smile that always cheered me up. You have an amazing outlook on life and I am so impressed by your maturity and thoughtfulness. I know that whatever you choose to do, you will make it great. Please keep in touch."

-Ms. Ogo

"Juanito, you are a funny, kind, respectful young man. I am very proud of how much you have learned and opened up in the last 3 years. It was a pleasure having you in my class. We all will miss you very much! I know TRACE is new and might be scary, but you will do great and have fun!"

-Ms. Vouaux

"Baleria, you are such a lovely young woman. I have loved seeing you grow from a freshman to senior. It has been amazing to be a part of your adventure. You have such a great work ethic and just an amazing personality. You were always so sweet and willing to give me your love every day. I really appreciate your genuine, caring nature and you will be missed. I hope you keep in touch and I wish you nothing but the best."

-Ms. Ogo

"You are a very strong and independent young lady, I appreciated that in a couple of rough classes. You were a breath of fresh air in that sophomore class. Best of luck and congratulations."

-Mr. Stewart

"Wolfman, your knowledge of current events and politics always impressed me, it was great to have you in economics."

-Mr. Stewart

"Mr. Hines, I will miss your amazing personality that always made me smile. I was beyond excited to see that your internship may have found you your passion and career path. I have loved seeing you grow from a goofy freshman to a very thoughtful young man. You have all of the gifts to have a great future. Please keep in touch!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Jibril, You have a smile and personality that can light up a room. You have a gift with people and you make them feel cared for and important. Whatever you choose to do in your life, please do it with purpose and passion. I know that you will be successful because you have all of the tools and a great, big heart. "

-Ms. Ogo

"Ji-Bo, I will miss you big-guy. I'm not sure how we survived 4 years of each other :) You were a great addition to my social studies classes as you always had insightful comments or questions to add to our discussions. Best of luck, I expect to hear from you in the future."

-Mr. Stewart

"Jibril, I know we didn't always see eye-to-eye (literally), but I did eventually see you grow and mature into a responsible student and very good writer. Follow your passion and remember our class mantra in life: 100% Effort, 100% of the Time. Best wishes!!!"

-Mr. Sego

"Lilia, you are such a lovely young woman with a great work ethic. I loved to see you grow while you were in my class and I will miss your beautiful smile. Best of luck to you in your future."

-Ms. Ogo

"Congratulations. You are on your way to great things Julius. I am so proud of you and know your mother is smiling down on all of your accomplishments."

-Ms. Wood

"Julius, I have loved seeing you grow over these past 4 years. You are such an amazing young man with a heart of gold. I love your personality and how you treat everyone with respect and love. You are bright and are just a lovely person. You will be missed."

-Ms. Ogo

"Julius, you are a blessing to the world. Your insight and your ability to overcome adversity is a true strength. Your gift to the world is your art. I am going to miss seeing you on campus. Congratulations."

-Ms. Kohmescher

"Alyssa, I so enjoyed having you in Spanish 3-4 class with Ahkielyn and the other sophomores. What a fun class that was! Remember how we took a picture on one of the last days of class? Ahkielyn said she was going to send me a copy but she never did. Hmm, I have to ask her about that... Anyway, you have always come across as a focused person who has no problem communicating your thoughts, and that is a quality I admire in you. In that way, you are mature beyond your years, and that will help you achieve success!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Alyssa, I enjoyed getting to know you the past two years. You have what it takes to be successful; always believe in yourself and know that I believe in you is well. Here's to a bright future for you as you write your own destiny!"

-Dr. Shannon Garcia

"Raymond, we had a few good years together in history classes. I appreciate you being a good student in class and always willing to do what was asked. Best of luck in the future."

-Mr. Stewart

"Makenzie, It has been amazing seeing you grow over the years since I have 'known' you even before you were my student. You are such a bright and sweet young lady. You are so hard-working and dedicated to your future. It is inspiring to see a young person that knows what she wants and works hard to get it. I know that you will be successful in your future. Please keep in touch."

-Ms. Ogo

"Makenzie, getting to know you and your family has been a true honor. I am forever proud of you and all of your accomplishments!"

-Ms. Weber

"Ashley, even though it was for only part of a year it was amazing to have you on swim team! Your hard work and dedication will be great assets to help you continue to succeed in life."

-Mr. Durkin

"Ashley, you have such a spirit that makes me so happy. Your smile and lovely personality makes everyone around you feel so cared for and loved. I have loved seeing you grow from freshman year to senior year and I know that you will be great at whatever you put your mind to. Best of luck to you and keep in touch."

-Ms. Ogo

"Breanna, I only had the chance to know you for a short amount of time, but during that time I found that you are a hard working, dedicated and ambitious student. You have a lovely personality to match that work ethic and that is a winning combination. I loved your go-getter attitude and your willingness to do whatever it takes to be successful. All the best luck to you in your future. You will be missed."

-Ms. Ogo

"Nick, thanks for making this year extra fun. I am happy to have gotten to know someone like you who could take a joke and fire back with the best of them. I wish you nothing but happiness in your future."

-Mr. Durkin

"Nick, you are a man who knows how to brighten up a person's day. Your wit and your charm will get you far, your intelligence and ability to read others will push you above and beyond. Thank you for always being a gentleman. You will be missed. Congratulations."

-Ms. Kohmescher

"You have been a constant source of laughter and joy over the last four years. We've been talking about you graduating forever and it's finally happening. I am so proud of you and know how hard you worked to make this happen. Although I am happy for you, I am sad for us because BST won't be the same without you."

-Ms. Weber

"Anthony, you should have played volleyball!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Anthony, your humor and playfulness has always put a smile on my face. Always remember that while your sense of fun will serve you well, your intelligence and hard work is what makes you stand out. You are so smart when you try, never doubt how smart you are. I am so proud of you, congratulations."

-Ms. Kohmescher

"Luis, when you first came to my class you spoke no English and you never let that stop you from learning. I am so impressed by the growth I have seen from you academically and with your English. It has been a pleasure to have you in class."

-Mr. Stewart

"Luis, I am so proud of all your hard work and effort to graduate from Kearny. Don't give up on your dreams. Just ask keep asking questions with your big smile :)"

-Ms. Castaneda

"Luis, when I think of you, I think of your constant smile and how it makes literally everyone else smile, too. Thank you for helping me with my Spanish and for giving me the honor of watching you push through language barriers to learn. You are very impressive and I know you will go far. Gracias por todo!"

-Ms. Weber

"Penelope, unfortunately our semester got cut short in U.S. History. I was just getting to know you and your work. I have to say I am very impressed with your work ethic and the quality. You were a model student in class, I will miss your smile and strong personality. I expect you to do well next year in college and look forward to hearing from you."

-Mr. Stewart

"Penelope, it was a pleasure getting to know you this year. I'm so proud of all that you have accomplished during your high school years. I will miss our regular check-ins. Good luck and stay keep in touch."

-Ms. Castaneda

"Penelope, you are such a hard worker and bright light at Kearny. You can be proud of your accomplishments and be proud of who you are - you blow me away. Keep up the good work, and always remember to be good to yourself. You deserve it!"

-Dr. Shannon Garcia

"Grateful for some extra time together towards the end and also for getting a front row seat to your impressive demonstration of resilience over the last four years. You can do anything!"

-Ms. Weber

"I am going to miss you popping by to say hi to me. I will miss your smile and your lovely personality. I wish you the best in your future."

-Ms. Ogo

"'I can see for Miles and Miles and Miles...' I will miss your smile and our banter back and forth. Best of luck, come back and say hi."

-Mr. Stewart

"Zaire, our amazing MC this year, I couldn't think of anyone better to represent the head, heart, and hustle that goes on at BST. You got all 3 down! You can do anything you set your mind to, girl, and I know you know this. Know that I believe in you and can't wait to see what you do in the world. Don't limit yourself - what you think you can do, you can do! Much love!"

-Dr. Shannon Garcia

"Zaire, it was a pleasure getting to know you throughout our time at Kearny. I'm lucky to have heard your story during our AWARE sessions and one on one meetings. You're an amazing young lady and role model to your peers. I wish you the best of luck!"

-Ms. Castaneda

"Zaire, I was lucky enough to have had you as a student, a volleyball player and as a TA. I was so blessed to be able to spend time with you both in and outside of the classroom and I know what an amazing person you are. I will desperately miss our time together but I know that you will always be in my life. Congratulations on this milestone and I cannot wait to see what is next in your life."

-Ms. Ogo

"Gabriel it has been so amazing to see you grow as a student over the past two years. I am always impressed with your dedication to education. You are a joy to have in class! Good luck with all your future endeavors."

-Ms. Marshall

"Gabriel, I wanted you to be in my class so much this year because I really admire your hard work and dedication. You have such a lovely personality and I will miss seeing you around campus. Best of luck to you!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Gabriel, I'm so impressed at the dedication and sheer determination you showed in my class. You will definitely go far. Always believe in yourself and follow your passion. Remember: 100% Effort, 100% of the Time. Best wishes."

-Mr. Ogo

"Watching you grow has been an amazing! And even though a lot has changed, one thing that's been consistent is how true you are to yourself. I am inspired by you."

-Ms. Weber

"Leslie, I'm so glad you came back to Kearny! I remember when you transferred and said 'I'll be back.' This shows that you will accomplish whatever you want in life."

-Ms. Castaneda

"'Do you have any Tapatio???' What a comeback!!! When you said, 'I'll be back!' you meant it! You are a driven young lady who will go far in life. Always believe in yourself and follow your passion. Best wishes!!!"

-Mr. Sego

"Dakari, even back as a 9th grader, I could see that you were intelligent and mature beyond your years. I hope that BST has presented you with challenges to stimulate your intellect, and that you will continue to seek those challenges in your post-secondary education. Push yourself to achieve great things, and you will!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Uyen, I am so proud of you. One of your first classes was my history class. You spoke almost no English but you were one of my hardest workers and it has paid off. It was a pleasure to have you in my classes, always smiling, always polite, and always learning. You should be proud of your accomplishments."

-Mr. Stewart

"Uyen, you have grown so much in your English development. I enjoyed having you as a student. Always believe in yourself and your dreams. You will go far. Best wishes."

-Mr. Sego

"The world needs more people like you. Thank you for all that you do for others."

-Ms. Weber

"James, having you as a student both during freshman year and again as a senior has been an amazing experience. I still use your freshman assignments as examples of exemplar work because you always put so much effort into all that you do. Your studies, your leadership and your friendships are all amazing because of your effort and care. I will miss your smile, your amazing personality and most of all, you calling me 'Mama Ogo.' I know that you will do big things!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Laila, teaching you and becoming friends with you has been truly wonderful. You have an amazing eye for film and cinema, as well as being extremely observant, poignant, and hilarious. I wish you an amazing future and look forward to staying in contact!"

-Mr. Durkin

"Laila, everything that Mr. Durkin said plus... 'Go Ducks!' Im so excited for your adventures. Please keep in touch!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Congratulations- you did it! Always know that there are people all around you who can support you. Keep connected to those who build you up."

-Ms. Wood

"Kevin you were a delight to work with these past few months. Keep positive and keep going for those great opportunities."

-Ms. Nelson

"Excellent job Kevin! Your work ethic, your patience, and your connection to those around you are just some of the qualities that make you amazing. I am so proud of you. Keep smiling, and your teeny tiny writing is still something that I am in awe of."

-Ms. Kohmescher

"Dakoda, getting to know you has been one of the major highlights of the last few years. I am extremely proud to have seen you grow into the man you are now. Your resilience through everything has been truly inspiring to me and I wait in eager anticipation to see what you do next in life."

-Mr. Durkin

"Dakoda, you are such a hard working and dedicated student. I love how caring and thoughtful you are. You are such a wonderful young man with a heart of gold. I agree with Mr. Durkin- you have accomplished a lot in the face of adversity. I know that you will continue to have success in your future. Keep in touch!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Dakoda, your kindness and generosity as a BST ambassador and BST tutor have been amazing and more than noteworthy. You gave your time, effort, and brains to help others and show off our school - and have been an amazing example of what's possible as a student at BST. I wish you much success in the future!"

-Dr. Shannon Garcia

"Helen, it has been fun seeing you grow from a little freshman to a lovely young woman. I am going to miss our 'girl chats' and seeing you in class. Congratulations and please keep in touch!"

-Ms. Ogo

"You radiate positive energy and light up every room you enter. I am rooting for you always!"

-Ms. Weber

"Aisha, I agree with Mrs. Weber- you have an energy that would always just make me happy. I knew that I could always count on you to give me support and love and all of the best of yourself. You are a special person. I know that you will go far in this world. Best of luck and keep in touch!"

-Ms. Ogo

"You always light up a room with your sarcasm and smile. Your resilience is impressive and your heart is good. I wish you the best, always!"

-Ms. Weber

"EZ, You are a very intelligent young man with a lot to offer. I hope you find your passion in college to pursue as a career."

-Mr. Stewart

"EZ, I really enjoyed having you in class and how you 'always kept it real.' Hopefully you realized that English really wasn't that bad. Stay true to yourself and best wishes for a successful future. Go grab it!!!"

-Mr. Sego

"Ranier, thank you for stepping up and being a great GIS intern this year! It was fun watching you work with your team and Ralph West. You did such a great job presenting your work when we went to Coronado! Best of luck in your future!"

-Ms. Burgess

"Ranier, your work ethic and lovely personality makes me know that you will be successful in whatever you choose to do. I will miss your smile. Please keep in touch."

-Ms. Ogo

"Andrea, ¡creo que nunca te he visto enojada o frustrada! Tener una actitud siempre positiva así es una gran ventaja cuando enfrentas algo difícil. Por esa actitud y tu ética laboral, sé que vas a tener mucho éxito en la vida. ¡Espero que también sigas tomando cursos de español!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Andrea, it has been so fun seeing you in 9th grade and then again in senior year. You have such a lovely personality- you always make me smile. I love your hard work ethic and dedication to your studies. Congrats and I know that you will go far!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Brian, I had the lovely pleasure of having you in freshman year, on the volleyball team and again during senior year. It has been nice seeing you mature and grow into the young man you are today. I look forward to watching your adventures in the future. Best of luck!"

-Mr. Ogo

"Brian, I only had the pleasure of working with you for a moment, a small blip, but you impressed me. Don't give up on your dreams. You are smarter than you realize."

-Ms. Kohmescher

"Kambria, I appreciate your work ethic and focus as a student, and your positive energy as a person. Keep working hard and you will achieve great things!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Georgy, your transformation from a newly arrived Russian student to a bleached blonde skateboarding Southern Californian is nothing short of miraculous! I really enjoyed having you in my AP-CSP class during your first year here at Kearny BST and it was wonderful to meet your family. I wish you the best in the future!"

-Ms. Burgess

"Georgy, I agree with Mrs. Burgess. You have come a long way and I am so excited to see what you become in the future. You are driven, hard working and passionate. Your innovative ideas are inspiring. Best of luck to you!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Debra, it was nice getting to know you even though it was just for a few weeks. Good luck!"

-Ms. Castaneda

"Ha, I have loved watching you grow into the lovely young woman you are today. You are such a lovely person with a bright future. Best of luck to you!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Ha, 'Are you going to eat those rolled tacos?' :-) Thank you soooo much for your help as my TA. I have seen you grow into a mature, responsible student with a very bright future. I know you will go far. All my best!!!"

-Mr. Sego

"Megan, you have such a big personality, hard work ethic and dedication to your future. I will miss your smile and seeing you around campus. I have loved watching you grow into the beautiful young woman you are today. Please keep in touch."

-Ms. Ogo

"Four years with the 'Mega-Nganation'. You were a model student in just about every way. It was a pleasure to teach you for 4 years, I will miss you."

-Mr. Stewart

"Tammy, I will miss your sweet personality. I love your smile and cute little giggle. Your personality brightens up any room because you are so thoughtful and positive. You are bright and hard working. I know that you will be successful in whatever you do. Best of luck."

-Ms. Ogo

"Ngan, I really enjoyed watching you grow into a self-confident, well-put-together young woman. As a 9th grader (I think I met you in 9th grade?!) you already had the intellect, the work ethic, and the maturity. As I saw you around campus over the next few years, I saw you gain poise and an outgoing personality. Now you're the total package! I look forward to hearing of your future success!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Ngan, I have really enjoyed watching you grow from a freshman into the beautiful young lady that you are today. I will miss seeing you in class and I will miss our boba meetings at 'Ks' but I know that you have a wonderful future waiting for you. Please keep in touch."

-Ms. Ogo

"You survived 4 years with me :) I will miss the combination of the 'Ngan-Meganation'. You were an outstanding student and really made my job easy. Thank your for all of your insightful questions and comments over the year. I look forward to hearing great things from you in the future, I will miss you. "

-Mr. Stewart

"Hec-Bone, what can I say? You should be very proud of yourself and the turnaround you made. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow up and mature, I'm glad you got through your rough patch as well. You really surprised me your senior year, it was a completely different person from freshmen/sophomore year. I'm glad you got to win a CIF soccer championship as well, hard work pays off. I hope you continue to play in college whether its for the school or club."

-Mr. Stewart

"You've inspired me since the first day I met you and I know you'll continue to inspire us all from afar."

-Ms. Weber

"Christina, I have really enjoyed all of our adventures together. I love your passion and hard work ethic. You are an amazing young woman with a maturity beyond her years. I will miss our chats and seeing your face every day but I know that you are going to do big things! Please keep in touch!"

-Ms. Ogo

"Jonathan, I was lucky enough to have you as a student but also as a volleyball player. Even though our season this year was cut short, it was still so great having you on my team. I feel as though I got to know you on a different level and it makes me so happy. I love your insightfulness and your thoughtfulness. I know that you will do great things."

-Ms. Ogo

"Cristina, you always greeted me with a smile and it made me happy everyday! Keep smiling and spreading your kindness! Best of luck!"

-Ms. Burgess

"Miss Valdez, we had a couple of good years together in room 505. You were always to happy and always smiling, I enjoyed being your teacher. Best of luck in the future, we will miss you. "

-Mr. Stewart

"Jenesis, an absolute pleasure to have taught you for 4 years...not sure how you survived :) You are a very intelligent and outspoken young lady, I expect big things from you. I think you are a leader of some kind waiting to find your calling. I wish you the best of luck in college, keep working hard."

-Mr. Stewart

"Jenesis, I'm going to miss you stopping by my office to chat and have a few laughs. There's no doubt that you'll meet your goals and accomplish so much in life."

-Ms. Castaneda

"Jenesis, you've kind of just always known what's up, even at 14. Of all the things I love about you, that is my favorite quality. You are destined for greatness and I honestly can't wait to see what you do."

-Ms. Weber

"Darcie I am happy to have met you here at Kearny. After teaching both of your brothers, I can safely say that you have been my favorite member of the Velez family."

-Mr. Durkin

"Darcie, I appreciate the life and creativity you brought into ASB, and ultimately to your peers at Kearny. You were always so positive, inclusive and motivated to try new things. I am so thankful my time as ASB advisor allowed me the opportunity to teach and know you. Best wishes in this next part of your life, I am certain you will be successful in whatever you choose to do."

-Ms. Parker

"Justin I am truly honored to have known you during my first years of teaching. You remind me a lot of myself at your age, which is not always a good thing, but I have enjoyed pushing you forward on whatever path you are on. You are a sensitive, observant, and honest young man and I am excited to see what the next chapter of your life holds."

-Mr. Durkin

"Justin, you are a man who has the potential to go so far. The growth you have made in the time I have known you is great, and to hear of the person you were as a freshman, well, we know how you were. You are so smart and so charming. Don't allow yourself to get in the way of yourself. I hope you attain all that you wish for. Congratulations."

-Ms. Kohmescher

"Justin, I really enjoyed getting to know you through the years. Stay focused and follow your passion. Remember what you read in Hamlet: 'To thine own self be true.' All my best."

-Mr. Sego

"Lizbhet, what a pleasure it has been to have gotten to know you over the past few years! I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors!"

-Ms. Marshall

"Lizbhet, your work ethic and commitment have been a joy to witness in the short time that I have gotten to know you. I am so proud of you. Congratulations."

-Ms. Kohmescher