EID Seniors

"Yay Carla! I'm so proud of you and all your endeavors. I can't wait to hear about all your greatness in the future at UCSD. Congratulations!"

-Ms. Matsuo

"Carla, congrats on your acceptance to UCSD! I am proud of you. Your drive and leadership are amazing. You are going to be an awesome engineer."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Carla, you've inspired so many at EID and you will continue to be a strong force to reckon with. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Abby, Congrats on your acceptance to U of A! There is no doubt in my mind that you are going to find success in Tumbleweed City! I admire your perseverance and the way you stay on top of things, especially with me keeping my appointments with you and saying Ms. Hamiltonnnnn you're never in your office when I come see you."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Abby, your determination to get things right are going to take you to some wonderful places in your future. You have graced EID with your enthusiasm to solve problems. I wish you the best for all of your future endeavors."

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Congratulations Abigail. I'm proud of how hard you've worked in the classroom and in cheerleading."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Yay Alex! I'll miss all the Post-it greetings you left me, but I won't miss that you also wasted A LOT of Post-its. Congratulations!"

-Ms. Matsuo

"Britooooooo!!!!! Where's your landyard?! You have a great sense of humor. It has definitely been an adventure with you these past three years. I wish you all the best!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Thanks for putting in the work bro! I'm so proud of you as a student. You know now that you can do anything if you try."

-Mr. Littig

"Diego, you did it! Congrats on your acceptance to SDSU! You are going to do great things!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Diego, SDSU is lucky to have you! I've learned that you have a great mind and you're willing to work hard to succeed. Both of these attributes along with your fun-loving spirit will take you very far in life. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Diego, you're a real inspiration to us all at EID. You're steady and consistent work has paid off. Go for your dreams."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Way to go, Jesus! I enjoyed having you in my class."

-Coach Linsin

"From freshman year to senior year, almost every lunch spent in my class, I'm glad to see you've grown up and matured into a responsible, young man. Congratulations Jesus!"

-Ms. Carapia

"Congrats Jesus! I wish you all the best in your future career. Remember our talks and debates. You will make a good L.E.O! Just remember stop procrastinating and make it all worth it!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Congratulations Luis! Your determination will always take you far in life. Proud of you and all your work!"

-Ms. Matsuo

"Luis, congrats! Remember to always believe in yourself! Once you have mastered that you will do great things!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Find what you love, work hard at it, and you will find success."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Yay Joyce! You've overcome so many obstacles, and you never let any of them stop you from reaching this moment. Congratulations!"

-Ms. Matsuo

"Joyce, you did it! You worked hard this year and I still remember the excitement on your face when I told you, you were an early grad! You have definitely fought through some challenges. Congratulations!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Joyce, you've brought a wonderful smile to EID. It's been great seeing you finish up your high school years with us."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Congrats Emmanuel! You're one of my all-time best students."

-Coach Linsin

"E-Maaaannnn!!!!! Congratulations! I'm going to miss our morning talks about baseball and other random topics. I'm so glad you have found your passion! Good luck in getting accepted to the Fire Cadet program!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"E-mann. I'm truly going to miss our daily driveway conversations. You are a testament to the fact that when someone works hard, puts everything into their goals, they can DO IT! Remember us when you become Rich & Famous. All the best."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Alex, You are a very kind and caring young man. It has been a pleasure working with you. Good luck in all your future endeavors."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Alex, I appreciate your consistently positive attitude you have demonstrated over the past 4 years."

-Mr. Michaelian

"We had some great conversations about military and the impact of their service on our society. You have been strong for all of those around you and I know you will continue to serve those in need in whatever capacity you choose in life because it is in your nature to care for others. Best wishes!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Peter, I admire your personality and your self advocacy. I saw that your first day in my office. You are going to do great things."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Congratulations Peter! You continue to show such maturity and resilience in the face of adversity. Your strong character will be the foundation you need upon which greatness can build."

-Ms. Frichtel

"Congratulations Rulon! From my second period freshmen year, you sneaking food in class to sharing food during lunches, it's been great seeing you grow up."

-Ms. Carapia

"Rulon, you were one of my first students in this class. Since 8th grade at KLA, from the best streets of SE! I have watched you grow into a fine young man. I know I stay on you, but that is to push you to greatness. Always remember no one can stop you but you! I wish you all the best!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"I might have questioned your choice of friends. JK. But honestly you have always had a good head on your shoulders and you set goals and achieve goals in an admirable way; with hard work and integrity. We are so proud of you and can't wait to hear about your journey onwards. Congratulations!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Neil, remember to always advocate for yourself, no matter the circumstance. I wish you all the best in your future."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Don't ever be afraid to speak the truth no matter what the cost. Don't ever quit smiling."

-Mr. Michaelian

"From freshman year math class, to Upward Bound, and now through senior year. You'll be a great businessman. Congratulations Marsean!"

-Ms. Carapia

"Mr. Entreprenuer! Marsean, I admire your hustle. You have a creative and innovative mind. Once you start believing in yourself and stop procrastinating, there's no doubt in my mind that you will become a CEO or just a BOSS of your own booming business. It's been a long three years. I'm sad I never got to see you out on the field, but you can always try to walk on for college. Just remember the little people when that boomin business pops off."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Marsean, you represent one of the greatest transformations of a student I have in recent memory. Remember how DIFFICULT you were in Spanish 1-2? :) I was so proud to honor you as a Student of the Month in Spanish 3-4. Students like you are the reason I teach. Now, looking forward: do not sell yourself short. Remember that you are capable of as much as you set your mind to. And definitely consider teaching as a career. You have the good listening skills and calm demeanor for the profession, as well as an understanding of the complex relationships that students can have with the educational system. Please email me with your plans!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Ritcheeeeeyyyyy!!!! You are such a kind spirited person. You have overcome some struggles over the years and never let it get in your way. I'm rooting for you to get into the Ironworkers program and becoming extremely successful. I wish you all the best!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"I am so proud that you found the EMT program and went for it. Going to miss your personality."

-Mr. Michaelian

"I will miss seeing you and your crew at my round table at lunch! I wish you the very best!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Congratulations. I appreciate your wonderful attitude, friendly smile, and all the dedication you have put into your school work. Many blessings."

-Mr. Michaelian

"I'll tell you the same thing I said to Fatima. DON'T GO! I will forever picture you girls right there by my side in Ladies Leadership Program. You were energized by helping others in your community. You gave generously your time, energy, smile, compassion and ability to assert change. I am so proud of you!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Anjie, it was a pleasure to work with you over these years both on and off the softball field. I'm going to miss your quite spirit and huge smile. Your leadership, dedication and work ethic is impeccable. I wish you all the best."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Who knew that freshman walking into my math class would grow up to be an incredible young man. Congratulations Grant!"

-Ms. Carapia

"Put this in your wallet and every time I see you and ask for it, it should be in there because 'Excuses are'....Grant that was three years ago and to my amazement you still had that quote and better yet memorized it. Live by it and share it with others. You have really started to grow into a fine young man. I'm going to miss working with you and your family. Remember I'm going to stay on your helmet! Best of luck in your future!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"You outgrew those freshmen baby cheeks and sabotaging behaviors to become an innovative, articulate and hard-working young man! So proud of you! It was an honor to witness your evolution."

-Ms. Frichtel

"Congratulations David! Thank you for always having my back no matter what. Now you can reach your goals, one haircut at a time."

-Ms. Carapia

"Yay David! My camera roll is filled with selfies, but I appreciate you for checking in with me before school. It could've been a tough day for me, but you always had something encouraging to say. Congratulations on this achievement, and here's to more in your future!"

-Ms. Matsuo

"David why are you talking so loud! No you can't have my kicks or my jacket! Get your lanyard on! But for reals, David I admire how you stand up and have people's back that you truly care about, although sometimes it could be handled in a better way. I want you to always remember that you control your environment and how people perceive you. That some battles are not worth fighting and that it sometimes has nothing to do with you how people act;but what they are actually going through. Nobody can stop you but you! Don't ever give up your dreams because of the various circumstances in your life. Learn how to overcome and bounce back. I'm going to miss our talks even if they were because you were in my office on a red slip. Channel your energy in to doing positive things in life and for the world. Always remember what kind of legacy you want to leave behind."
-Ms. Hamilton

"Such a great athlete since freshman year to now. You have a bright future in whatever you choose to do. Congratulations Nate!"

-Ms. Carapia

"Nate. Nate. Nate. Nathanielllllll!!!! Man pay attention, are you awake? I'm going to miss watching you play on the court and field. What I'm going to miss the most are our talks in my office with the crew, rather me trying to kick you guys out of my office while you're trying to get all the candy or snacks you could get from the jar. I wish you all the best in life, you are such a kind respectable young man. Don't ever lose that in life."

-Ms. Hamilton

"It's been great seeing you excel both on the field and in your classes. Wishing you and you're wonderful family all the best. Stay in touch."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Congratulations Lizzeth! You are a shining example of a student with a bright future. You never let anything stop you from succeeding, and that will take you so far in life. Proud of you!"

-Ms. Matsuo

"Woohooooo! You did it Lizzeth. You have come a long way over the past year, from that shy young lady in my office to one that began to advocate for herself and go after what she wants. I'm so proud of you. Remember never second guess yourself, you can do all that you put your mind to."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Congratulations Lizzeth. All of EID is so proud of you. Keep working hard at achieving your dreams. You Can Do It."

-Mr. Michaelian

"The 2020 mayor of EID is on his way to achieve great things! Your great sense of humor, clever perspective and uplifting spirit will be missed. I wish you the very best as you venture on. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Someone once told me that all great relationships have their ups and downs, oh wait that was you! Tony it has definitely been a ride with you over the last three years. You have a strong-mind and are determined to advocate for not only yourself but for others. I hope you utilize and grow that passion to do great things in this world, you have the capability to do so much. Although, I'm always on your helmet I admire your compassion for others, your will to fight for what you believe is right and your caring heart. Don't ever lose that quality. I wish you all the best that comes your way."

-Ms. Hamilton

"You are a leader and have learned the power of negotiation to assert your opinions and beliefs. You can be a very powerful advocate for those who feel they have no voice and I hope you will continue to serve the underrepresented in the world, like you did for your peers at EID."

-Ms. Frichtel

"Angel, I hope you continue to take classes in Spanish if you have the opportunity. I would love to see you continue learning about that part of your heritage. I know that the class did not come easy to you, but I appreciate your effort and always having a positive attitude. I will miss your smile and summaries of El Chavo del Ocho!"

-Ms. Farrar

"You have been a real inspiration for me. You have overcome many challenges with a smile, great attitude, and all of EID is proud of you. Many blessings on life after high school."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Angel, can you and Brito get your lanyards on? Man, you did it! You never gave up and persevered. You never stopped even when it felt like it was getting too overwhelming. Remember to always ask for help, don't wait til the last minute and stay positive and keep smiling. I look forward to seeing some of your photography in the future."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Grizelda, you are so talented and creative! I can't wait to see what happens in your future when you finally come out of your shell. Stay positive and believe in yourself, you will accomplish great things in life!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Where do I start...you have come a long ways. It's been a great pleasure working with you and your family over the past 4 years. I am so proud of you for being brave and confronting your doubts and fears. I hope you go on to make a great impact in this world...especially advocating for the things you love most."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Congratulations Joana. You have been a great example for all of us at EID. I wish you the very best in the pursuit of your goals in life. Keep smiling and being a good friend."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Joana, you were my fact checker with the crew. I admire your determination and leadership. I admire how you look after your friends and inspire them to do their best. Those skills are going to take you a long way. Congratulations and much success in your future endeavors."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Julie, it was a pleasure working with you these past few years. I enjoyed teaching you the game of softball. I wish you all the best."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Julie, I have enjoyed having you as a student during your entire senior year! I appreciate your focus, calm demeanor, and willingness to help others. You're a quick learner and that will continue to be an asset to you. Thank you for being a student I could count on to work hard and have a positive attitude...it made my difficult days better!"

-Ms. Farrar

"The quiet power that is Ms. Huynh. If every student could be like you, everyone would want to be a teacher. Thanks for being consistently amazing!"

-Mr. Littig

"Kevin, it was a pleasure working with you over the years. I wish you a successful career in the Marine Corps. Stay safe and always keep your head on a swivel. OORAH!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"It has been great seeing you grow up over the past four years. Best wishes on your future."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Lyla, you have always been so quiet and focused on your path. You have made great strides these past few years. I'm proud of you!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Best wishes Lyla. You've been a great student addition at EID."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Fatima, you have done a great job at EID. Keep pursuing your goals. Don't ever give up. You can do it."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Nooooo don't go! I will miss your friendly face and warm hellos on campus. We have so many good memories from your time at EID and I wish you the very best in your future! May the universe conspire to make your dreams come true!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Fatima, you are truly talented and skilled. I admire your persistence and the drive to go after the things in life that you want. Good luck in your future endeavors."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Uri, you are an extraordinary person and it's been a privilege to have you as part of EID. You've reset the standards of excellency. I wish you all the best for your future. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Congratulations Uriberto. You have worked hard and done very well. Keep pursuing your goals and never give up. You can do it!"

-Mr. Michaelian

"Uri, congratulations on becoming the Salutatorian for EID, the race was close. There is no doubt that you are going to continue being successful and a leader at UCSD. Proud of you!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Thanks for being a great TA, Davon!"

-Coach Linsin

"I hope you find future goals that bring you great determination and dedication. Pursue these things and you will find great satisfaction in all that you do."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Davon, it was a pleasure working with you this year. Remember to always advocate for yourself. Stay on the path and I know you will do great things in the future, once you put your mind to it."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Brian, you'll be remembered as one of the greatest minds to have walked through the labs of EID. Thank you for sharing your talents with us and always maintaining a positive attitude toward learning. Best wishes for an amazing college career! Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"You have been a great student representative for all of EID. Your hard work has paid off and you have some wonderful options in your future. Keep working hard, staying positive, and smiling."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Brian, congratulations on your acceptance to UC Berkeley! It was a pleasure working with you. I admire your leadership and appreciate your thoroughness, work ethic and persistence. You are going to do great things!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Congratulations Mia! You've grown into such a mature young woman, the world is yours to conquer."

-Ms. Carapia

"My school daughter has grown up and is graduating!! I guess with a virtual graduation we can keep our mascara from running down our faces in our tears. Thank you for being my fashion twin, dancing duo, and shoulder to lean on. You have always been so much more than just a pretty face! I pray the universe conspires to make all of your dreams come true - but honestly the boss in you will make it happen when you set your mind to your goals."

-Ms. Frichtel

"Mia, Mia, Mia! I'm going to miss our conversations and you just popping in my office to see what I'm doing. It was a pleasure working with you. Remember to have confidence in everything that you do despite if you think you are going to fail. Failure is the first step to success. I'm proud of you! Congratulations!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"OMG your smile! That's what popped in my head when I think of you! You have to drop in for a visit sometime!"

-Mr. Littig

"You have been tested in just your short years on the planet and you have risen above adversity and learned some very powerful coping skills that many adults lack. You are worth love. From yourself and others. Stay the strong course and be the bright star you are meant to be."

-Ms. Frichtel

"Keona, it amazes me how much you are able to handle. You have overcome a lot of struggles and loss in your life but you never gave up and pushed through. Your drive and will to not give up continues to make you stronger. I'm going to miss working with you and your family. I wish you all the best and can't wait to see you as a firefighter. Good luck!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Yay Rae! I'm going to keep your One Pagers forever because they're so beautiful, and I'll miss you staying after school to chat! Keep working hard and I'm so proud of all your accomplishments. Congratulations!"

-Ms. Matsuo

"I want to wish you the very best in all that you set out to accomplish in your future. It's been great having you as a student at EID."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Raegan, I admire your love that you have for your family. Your drive to excel to help your family and be there for them is admirable. Continue to strive to achieve your goals and push through your struggles. Good luck with everything that you do."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Ethan, you are a remarkable person who is gifted in so many ways. You will be remembered for your positive attitude, innovative mind and determination. Congrats on your achievements!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Your quiet and calm personality will truly be missed. We are all so proud of all your accomplishments. I hope someday you are leading many."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Ethan, you are such a quiet leader and have such a good work ethic. I'm going to miss your sense of humor and are small talks. I know you are going to have much success in the Army. Hooah!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Congratulations Samir! We've shared so many memories from freshman year, to Upward Bound summers to senior year lunches. Don't forget I can still be your accountant."

-Ms. Carapia

"I have appreciated our conversations over the past four years. I wish you the very best on all your pursuits."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Mr. Hustler! Samir I love your will and ability to negotiate. You are definitely one of kind. I like the game plan that you have set up for your life, stay the path and go after it. Let me know when you become an official finance guy. I wish you much success in your future."

-Ms. Hamilton

"I am so proud of your mental, emotional, and academic growth since the beginning of your Junior year. You are a force to be reckoned with, and life better watch out for your success. Congratulations, Yixel!"

-Ms. Matsuo

"My proudest moment this year was telling you that you passed integrated III. I will always remember that moment. Thanks for putting in the work. I am so proud of you and hope that you learned that you have skills and talent. Hope to see you in the real world sometime."

-Mr. Littig

"Yixel, when I talk about success stories I can talk about you. You have worked so hard to change your path and your thought form. You have made so many strides and worked on yourself. You have come such a long way, and have decided to make changes that will help you to be successful in your life. I going to miss the 'Aye but Ms. Hamilton on the reals tho.' I'm extremely proud of everything you have accomplished and look forward to seeing what you accomplish in the future."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Crystal, you have worked so hard during these years and never gave up. You went from a shy young girl that didn't want to engage in conversation, to a young lady that began to engage in conversation and show all of us her true, kind spirit. You are a truly talented young lady. I will definitely miss you! "

-Ms. Hamilton

"I am so very proud of your growth over the last 2 years! You are one of the kindest people I know and you will be greatly missed. Stay focused on your dreams and you will achieve them. Congratulations Crystal!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"You have shown great determination over the past four years. I want to wish you the very best in all you set out to do."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Big Josh! I will truly miss our conversations standing out on the EID driveway. I will also miss watching you carry around that 5 gallon jug of water all day :-) You have been a great asset to EID and all of KHS. Though you have suffered from many physical challenges that have kept you off the field your determination and dedication to overcome has been remarkable. I know you are going to go on to do great things. Remember, to be a leader with the highest level of integrity."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Thank goodness your legacy is in projects I have seen you do and your weight lifting records up on the gym wall. You are an inspiration to so many. You fight hard to achieve your goals. I remember you running drills out by ROTC and coming in for tutoring to excel academically too. You are a force to be reckoned with. I will miss you and I wish you the very best! Congratulations!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Josh, are you hurt again! C'mon man stay healthy. Yes you have heard that plenty of times from me, but you know what you always persevered through all your injuries and disappointments. You are a true leader and go getter. I admire your strength, your grit and your work ethic. Don't ever lose that. Always remember to breathe and don't let the little things get to you so much, you will persevere and things will work out. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors and hope you become a great Officer."

-MS. Hamilton

"Congratulations Johnny. You have worked hard and accomplished so much at EID. It was great to be your Senior Gala mentor. Your project was outstanding. I want to wish you the very best in all you choose to do in life."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Congratulations Johnny. I wish you all the best in your future. You are such a bright and quiet young man. I know you will do great things in life."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Congratulations Richard. It has been a pleasure watching you work hard and show great determination in your academics. EID wishes you the very best."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Who am I going to talk about football with?! You schooled me many days with your football and other fascinating facts. It was such a relief to have you step up as president of ACE! Your leadership was the reason for any and all success we had in ACE due to the many challenges we faced. I am sorry it was cut short, but I know you will continue to develop in that career path and be an asset to any company! Take care of your mind, body and spirit! Congratulations on your achievement!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"What's up Richard! I have enjoyed working with you. I'm going to miss our talks about random things. It amazes me how many facts you know about different things. You have definitely educated me and give me new information. You are going to make a great computer science engineer!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Ryan, you consistently had a good attitude and if ever you didn't, your teachers weren't aware of it which is smart. :) Congratulations on your achievement. Continue to smile in the face of adversity and put your best foot forward to accomplish your goals."

-Ms. Frichtel

"Loved having your smiling face in my classes. So wonderful to have positive people like you around, through good times and bad. Thanks for being you!"

-Mr. Littig

"Ryan, congratulations! You have worked hard throughout the years. You have always had a positive outlook on life. Remember to always advocate for yourself when you are struggling in life. I wish you all the best!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"You've come such a long way and managed to put up with Jesus through these 4 years. Your future is bright. Congratulations Selena!"

-Ms. Carapia

"Congrats! I can't wait to run into you a few years from now to find out what amazing things you are doing. You're brilliant and motivated, which is an unstoppable combination.'

-Mr. Littig

"Selena, good luck at SDSU. You worked hard and overcame some struggles. I admire your calm demeanor and strong work ethic. You are a true advocate and go getter. You are going to make a great Mechanical Engineer."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Mario, you are a very determined person and I look forward to hearing about your future successes. Hey, when you disagree with someone else's opinion, seek to understand where they are coming from, there may be something to it."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Whew! Man it was awesome having someone like you in my class! I love the debates! I'll miss them!"

-Mr. Littig

"Mario, Mario, Mario! Did you read what I just gave you? Relax everything will work out! Congrats on your acceptance to SDSU. I have enjoyed working with you over the past years. You definitely kept me on my toes. I appreciate that. I have no doubt that you are going to do great things in the future."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Angel, you are a real inspiration to us all. You have shown great dedication to academics and always been a great example of how to be humble and yet, strong. Don't ever quit standing up for and fighting for what you believe in."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Angel, you did it! No more me stressing you out to get it done. I'm glad you pushed through and didn't give up. I admire your advocacy and insight on how to make your path for you and your family. Keep doing what's right and advocate what you believe in."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Maribel, you have graced EID with your abundant kindness and positivity. Your determination to be successful will serve you well as you venture on. The best is wished for you. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Ms. Ortiz - what an honor and pleasure it was to have you in my classes. You're brilliant and always get the work done, which means you will do great things. Drop in to brag about what you're up to!"

-Mr. Littig

"Maribel, you are definitely a quiet leader. You are one of the sweetest, kindest people, that I have met.I know you are going to do some awesome things in life. I can't wait to hear and see it. I wish you all the best."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Alondra! Homita! Remember to never give up and believe in yourself. You have the qualities of a great leader and advocate. I admire your will to push through. Remember it is okay to ask for help. I look forward to seeing the greatness that you do in the future."

Ms. Hamilton

"Alondra, your sense of humor, fun way of being and kindness will be greatly missed. You are such a talented person with lots of potential. I can't wait to learn what you'll achieve next. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Girl - we got history and stories and I treasure you. You overcame so many obstacles to make it to this day and I am in awe of you! Congratulations!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Lalo, it was great working with you over the years. You are such a bright young man and have the ability to do great things once you put your mind to it. Remember to pick and choose your battles wisely. Some are not worth it to win the war. I wish you all the best in the Marine Corps, always keep your head on a swivel. Now take your hood off and put your lanyard on before Michaelian sees you. Lol! Oorah!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Eduardo, your great sense of humor is going to be missed along with your positive attitude toward solving problems. Congratulations!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Hey...put that lanyard on :-) In all seriousness...best of luck, keep chasing after your dreams and give your brother a big hug for all the support he has provided over the past 4 years."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Lien, you are one of the nicest students that I have worked with. You have moved around EID quietly and have accomplished a lot. I wish you all the best in your future."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Lien, you've left such a positive imprint on ALL of EID with your kindness and talents. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"What an amazing human you are! I feel blessed to know you. Thanks for being incredible!"

-Mr. Littig

"Donnovan, congratulations. You are going to do great things in life. I'm proud of you."

-Mr. Hamilton

"Good job Donovan. EID will truly miss you. Set your goals high because you will reach them."

-Michaelian

"Man, did you just wake up! Andrew I'm definitely going to miss your sense of humor and always trying to distract me and Riego from noticing that you weren't doing any work by engaging in our conversations. I admire your resiliency and perseverance from coming to a new school and becoming a Komet, to getting hurt on the field and working to make sure you stayed on track with your studies no matter how much discomfort you were in. I know you are going to do great things in the future. I hope you found your calling through the EMT program, because you definitely have a kind and compassionate heart. I wish you all the best."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Yay Andrew! You've been a true example of perseverance since your Junior year, and it will take you far in life. Congratulations!"

-Ms. Matsuo

"I think our first real interaction was during the lock down in Pejuhesh's closet. Your calm nature, sense of humor and rational thinking were exhibited that day, and gave me complete faith that you will succeed no matter what. Best wishes and congratulations!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Aye Nicio! You're going to take these classes and like it! No you can't have free time you have work to do. Nicio, I really enjoyed working with you over the years. You are such a talented young man, with great innovative ideas. You have a big caring heart. I admire your compassion for others and your will to help. I wish you all the best at SDSU. Congrats!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Nicio, you are a gifted young man with lots of potential and a fun-loving spirit. You have a unique ability to visualize the big picture before setting out to conquer the tasks at hand. I wish you the very best in all that you set out to achieve. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Nicio, it has been great watching you grow up over the past 4 years. You have worked hard and accomplished so much. EID wishes you all the best at SDSU. Whatever you choose to do in life, do it with all your heart."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Congrats Angel!"

-Coach Linsin

"Angel, I admire your passion and desire to make a better way for your family. You are a quiet and kind young man. I wish you much success and hope that you do pursue immigration law, because you have a true gift and passion for it."

-Ms. Hamilton

"EID wishes you the very best. Congratulations!"

-Mr. Michaelian

"Josh smile, everything is gonna be alright. I'm going to miss our conversations about Puerto Rico and culture. I admire your advocacy skills and your desire to fight for what you believe is right. I'm going to miss the deep conversations that we had in our decompression sessions. I admire how you are able to think and listen to others and have a respectful conversation and debate. I wish you all the best at San Francisco State."

-Ms. Hamilton

"When I think of you I think about the power of a person's voice to invoke change in our society. You have been a great example of citizenship and trying to verbalize the concerns, issues, needs of your peers throughout your time at EID. We may not have always done it your way, but I will forever respect how you asserted your power and cared enough for others to speak up if you felt you could make a difference. I hope you will vote or run for office someday."

-Ms. Frichtel

"Josh, I enjoyed having you as a student and seeing you improve your Spanish. I appreciate that you were willing to be a guest speaker and talk to my classes about Puerto Rico! Keep working hard...¡dale!"

-Ms. Farrar

"Jack, I hope you have found your calling through the EMT program. Always remember to advocate for yourself and speak up when needed. I wish you all the best in your future."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Congratulations Jack. You've made it. I am proud of you for taking advantage of the EMT program offered at KHS."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Serina, I'm amazed about all the secret talents that you have. You definitely shine in the construction and architectural fields. I'm going to miss our 2nd and 3rd period office crews. We definitely had some good laughs. I wish you much success."

-Ms. Hamilton

"You have such an incredible eye for detail and always push yourself to put your best foot forward. Congratulations Serina! You're future is as bright as your smile."

-Ms. Carapia

"I will miss our early mornings whether it be donut day or just watching you relax on my couch with your friends before the day begins you were my dose of daily sunshine. Congratulations!!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Jeremiah, you are one of the most kind hearted respectful young men I know. I admire your compassion, your will to help others, and your desire to learn about who you are. I want you to remember all of our talks about self, our culture and how you can make a difference. Please remain genuine and compassionate. You are going to do some great things in life and I want to hear all about it."

-Ms. Hamilton

"To the nicest, most genuine kid I've ever met. Thank you for your friendly smile and kind greetings every day. Hey, I just want to know why your sis. never brought me McD's? :-)"

-Mr. Michaelian

"Your sister warned me when you were coming up. Haha. It was my pleasure to keep an eye on you because it was a huge honor to see you grow and change throughout your 4 years at EID. You were a leader on the basketball court and in the classroom. There is no doubt it my mind that your leadership style is that much better because of your kind heart and ability to have empathy for a variety of people and situations. Congratulations! You will be missed!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Anthony, you are one of the most articulate, persistent, young leaders that I know. I admire your drive and your will to set the tone for education for your family. I enjoyed working with you over the years and will miss our many conversations. Congrats on your acceptance to UC Berkeley."

-Ms. Hamilton

"To the next 'President of the United States' or whatever you choose to be. Remember us!"

-Mr. Michaelian

"You have been a consistently solid student and a young man of great character. We are so proud of your achievements!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Hye, you've got a lot of 'spunk', a great smile, and a brilliant mind. Don't let anything hold you back from achieving your dreams and accomplishing all that you need to accomplish. Give your family a big hug for all their support in your life."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Milagro, I'm going to miss your consistent smile and kindness. You have grown so much during the years. I'm definitely going to miss the feistiness during our decompression sessions. You are going to do some great things in life."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Love your honesty in everything. It is refreshing to have someone so unique and proud in my life. Hope to see you around."

-Mr. Littig

"Flor, I'm going to miss you. You are such a bright and talented young lady. I admire your drive, your persistence, your work ethic and your ability to pick up things fast. I enjoyed teaching you the game of softball. Congratulations on your acceptance in the NanoEngineering program at UCSD."

-Ms. Hamilton

"You are a real inspiration to us all. Your hard work, great personality, kindness, and genuine smile give me great hope for the future of our country and the leaders that are coming up. If you ever decide to go into teaching or work at a high school please come see me. EID will hire you!"

-Mr. Michaelian

"Flor, you set the bar high when you first arrived in 9th grade and you consistently worked hard to achieve all your years at EID. Your compassionate nature was my favorite and how you could gently correct a situation with a soft, wise voice. Your presence made people feel connected and cared for. That is a gift and I know people in your future will be so lucky to have you as a friend or colleague. Best wishes!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Trent you did it! Your hard work paid off. Man I'm so glad that I was able to work with you and your family. Remember to always stay on top of things so they don't pile up. Congrats and good luck in the US Navy! Hooyah!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Congratulations Trent. You have hung in there through lots of transition over the past 4 years. EID wishes you the very best in life."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Trent I wish you the very best in the big world you are about to enter. You can rest assured I will keep an eye out for your sister. Congratulations on your big achievement!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Ashley, it was a pleasure working with you over the years. I admire your will and drive to stand up for what you believe is right. Continue to do so and remember to always evaluate what's the reason behind everything and what would your plan be to change things. I wish you nothing but the best in your future."

-Ms. Hamilton

"EID wishes you the very best in on all that you set out to do in the years to come."

-Mr. Michaelian

"The power of your smile to get a crowd cheering for the team or to make your friends feel better on a bad day. You were there. I hope all of your dreams come true! Congratulations!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"What's up son! Jasiah, remember to always be your authentic self. Stay true to who you are and don't change for anyone but yourself. Always do what is right and act as though someone is always watching. It has been a pleasure working with you over the years, you have definitely grown during this time. Continue to grow and educate yourself about who you are. Don't be a follower but lead the way for others. Congratulations and I'm going to miss you. Wakanda Forever!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Big J. Hey...don't tell me how good you are, show me :-) In all seriousness, I appreciate the determination and persistence you showed on the basketball court between your 11th and 12th grade year. Always remember to honor your parents and give grandma a big hug for all the time she has put into your life."

-Mr. Michaelian

"'Aren't I your favorite student?!' You must have asked me a million times, I would smile in that awkward moment indicating I didn't have favorites, but there were a lot of reasons to like you! Your sense of humor will be missed! You guys 'roasting' each other at lunch... I tried my best not to laugh because we are supposed to shut that stuff down before it gets rowdy, but you are funny. Keep smiling and making others smile."

-Ms. Frichtel

"Alexis, congratulations on all your accomplishments. You are another student that has lead quietly. It was a pleasure working with you during these years. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Alexis, you are a person with a quiet determination to achieve great things. I wish you the best in your future endeavors. Thank you for sharing your brilliance with us at EID. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Congratulations Alexis. EID is going to miss you. Go after your dreams and never give up."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Jocelyn, why are you being so loud? Calmate! Jocelyn you have worked hard over these years. You have shown a lot of growth, maturity, and understanding during the years. I'm going to miss our talks and our clowning sessions. I admire your ability to keep all the 'knucklehead' boys in line. I am extremely proud of you and I know you are going to do great things in life. Congratulations Rosie! Lol"

-Ms. Hamilton

"I am so proud of all you have accomplished over the past 4 years. I especially appreciate how you have embraced your Mesa College classes after early grading. Keep working hard, go after your dreams, and don't forget to stop by and say 'hi'."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Congrats Trujillo! You were like no one I've taught in my life! You're amazing, unique, and proud to be you! It's students like you that keep me loving my job. Hope you'll pop in sometime!"

-Mr. Littig

"Jocelyn, I have watched you grow into an amazing young adult. Your quiet demeanor and ability to lead is going to guide you to much success in your future. I wish you all the best."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Yay Jocelyn! I am so thankful for you always lending a helping hand whenever I needed one. Your One Pagers stay in my collection forever, and I'm so proud of your growth over the years. I look forward to future email updates. Congratulations!"

-Ms. Matsuo

"Jocelyn, if you ever need a letter of recommendation please see me. Your work great work ethic, positive attitude, quiet, calm, and yet confident, personality is truly a gift to this world. EID wishes you the very best."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Anthony, even though you have given me a few premature grey hairs, I can honestly say that I have enjoyed having you as a student. You are quite good at Spanish, so I hope you continue to take Spanish courses if you have the opportunity. In fact, I hope you continue to take any kind of courses you can! You have so much intelligence to spread around, and personality to boot! Keep developing those qualities and you'll be unstoppable."

-Ms. Farrar

"Anthony, it's been a long three years, but you finally did it. Remember to stay confident and work through your struggles. Lead your brothers to greatness and remember you set the tone for them in life. Always listen to your mamma, she knows best. I'm proud of the young man that you are becoming. I'm going to miss our talks and laughs. Keep growing and keep pushing through."

-Ms. Hamilton

"I had to wait years, then to have you in 2 of my 3 classes, only to have us be separated by THE RONA. Uggh. But I will treasure the laughs, music and stories we shared that made school more enjoyable. Aka remember when I made you watch Kevin Hart and Ken Jeong do ballet?! Consider yourself educated. You are welcome. Congratulations!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Derek, Congrats on your acceptance to UC Davis! I admire your compassion and your empathy for others. I have enjoyed working with you over the last few years. You are going to be a great Civil Engineer!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Derek, I want to wish you the very best in your future endeavors. You have worked hard and accomplished so much over the past four years. Hey, don't be afraid to smile, relax, and enjoy the things in life that mean the most to you."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Carter, 'what did you say?' You are a young man of few words. Congrats on becoming Valedictorian, I can't wait to hear your speech. Congratulations on your acceptance to BYU! It was a pleasure working with you these past 3 years!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"Carter, you will be remembered as an exceptional student who has contributed to the Hammer Heads' legacy, taken long strides with Cross Country and left a big impression on ALL of EID. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"On top of all the academic success you have achieved I want to recognize your dedication and persistence in running and robotics. Both of these activities are not easy and take much determination and mental power. I hope you continue developing your skills in both these areas. We are all going to miss your quiet, yet positive personality."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Harlie, it was a pleasure meeting you this year. You have a real spunky personality. I wish you all the best in the future."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Congratulations. All of EID wishes you the very best life has to offer."

-Mr. Michaelian

"Harlie it was a real joy to have you in class. Thank you for being the shining example of how a senior ready to graduate into the world thinks and behaves for the 10th graders around you. I appreciated your insight and perspective in our class discussions! I wish you peace of mind in your financial matters as you move forward. A little inside financial literacy talk. Best wishes to you!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"From you making video blogs on my phone to seeing you down the football & baseball fields. Your personality is as unforgettable as from freshman year. Congratulations Damian!"

-Ms. Carapia

"Damian, you have definitely grown over the years. Remember to always do what is right and never give the answers that you think people want to hear. Always keep it real. I'm going to miss comparing the baseball and softball seasons each year and our many conversations. You have definitely found your calling in event planning and MCing through ASB. I wish you great success in the future."

-Ms. Hamilton

"I can still picture you in a sharp shirt and bow tie presenting/representing EID at the Green Careers Conference your 9th grade year. You set the bar high and continued to produce quality. I appreciated your wit, intelligence, common sense and efficiency. You have many qualities that will be the foundation upon which continued greatness occurs. Congratulations!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Breathe, relax, and let go! Giselle, you have grown so much and have overcome so many challenges over the years! I'm so proud of you. Believe and you will achieve!"

-Ms. Hamilton

"I'm going to miss our early morning greetings and your great sense of humor. I know you're going to achieve great things and leave good impressions everywhere you go. I wish you the best in all that you set out to do. Congrats Giselle!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"You found your voice and you steadied your breath and the memory of that moment will forever give me goose bumps! We are so lucky as teachers to be able to witness students in these pivotal 4 years of growth. You are stronger than you knew and what you will gain from the work you have done to break out of the confines of fear is tremendous!"

-Ms. Frichtel

"Brayan, you have a quiet and calm spirit. You are such a kind young man with great leadership qualities. I'm going to miss the morning greetings with the big smile and afternoon goodbyes. I wish you all the best in all that you do."

-Ms. Hamilton

"Brayan, you're a very talented person who knows how to get a group of diverse minds to work together. I wish you much success in your future. Congrats!"

-Mrs. Huffer-Ege

"Your positive outlook on life, consistent smile, and hard work is a real inspiration to the world. Thank you for being a great student."

-Mr. Michaelian