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Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
East Wilkes High School Elkin High School Forbush High School Starmount High School Yadkin Early College High School Surry Central High School
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2 I 2020 Graduation East Wilkes High School Class of 2020
Ayden Kyle Rachel Elizabeth Cynthia Charlene Austin Dale Kayla Renee Stephanie Marie Jacob Tyler Gary Lee Dustin Blake Morgan McKenna Adams Adams Baker Bauguess Bauguess Belt Billings Billings, Jr Blackburn Blankley
Dakota Lane Issac Bryce John Zeak Dalton Tyler Hunter Wesley Elizabeth Ann Alexis Rose Noah Blake Sydney Rosemarie Tylor Dwayne Brown Brown Brown Burchette Carlino Carter Caudill Caudill Caudle Chambers
Christian Chelsea Elise William Thomas Paul Zane Sofia Rose Brandon Gray Mason Wyatt Arnold Blake Preston Timothy Tyler Creed Joseph Church Cockerham Collins Cooper Cortez Cothren Dancy Dowell Dowell
Katelyn Brooke Isaac Scott Donny James John Morgan William Levi Patricia Rose Aimee Leanora Lauren McKinley Kaitlyn Elizabeth Huston Eddie Doyle Edmiston Fender Foster Foster Geidel Gilliam Greene Groce Hall
Dyani Janene Caeden Zyler Zoey Skyler Wayne Curtis Byrdie Madison Marshall Logan Troy Anthony Erika Jimenez- Emily Elizabeth Meredith Harris Howell Howell Hunt Jr. Hutchens Irwin Ivey Jimenez Johnson Lynette Johnson
Jose Luis Juarez Kamden MaKayla Kaden Trey Clinton Tessa Rebekah Benson Davis Cole Jared Hagen Michael Jordan Hernandez Kimmer Kraemer Lambert Lankford Danielle Lewis Long Lord Lyons Magee
Hannah Rebecca Jazmyn Savannah Gracie Jane Kaybree Lee Molli Elizabeth Micah James Skyler Cheyenne Carson Dale Tyler Lee Mangum Martinez Martinez Martin Ann Martin Mash Mathis Mathis McCollum McKinney
Jackson Ryan Madison Jordan Taylor Breann Noah Benjamin Gabriel Ashyr Ethan Michael Steven Jacob Christopher Krysta Marie William Preston Medlin Mitchell Norman Parks Pendergrass Perkins Poplin Daniel Prevette Prevette Prevette
MiKayla Lynne Meagan Isabelle Marie Elizabeth Lindsey Isabel Alexis Romero Kenia Dakota Estefania Matthew Reece Mackenzie Reeves Reynolds Kathleen Rhodes Roberts Rondin Roques-Suarez Rouse Ruiz-Carbajal Jackson Settle
Trinity Lyn Tara Raziah Sierra Jane Allison Kay Dylan Lee Austin Joshua Sophia Kendra Jessica Lynn Abram Dean Charity Faye Settle Shaw Shumate Smith Smithey Smoot Somers Spainhour Sparks Speaks
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2020 Graduation I 3 East Wilkes High School Class of 2020
Phillip Aaron Samuel Dylan Christian Earl Colin Clinton Ava Karsyn Brianna Caroline Grace Dylan Chase Garrett Ryley Blaine McKinley Spicer Spicer Swaim Swaim York Tharpe Tullock Ufland VanDeventer Vernon Wagoner
Tyler Dale Grace McKinley Aubrey Gale Jessica Brooke Andrew Emily Paige David Elliott Cody Lee Dakota Levi Allison Victoria Wagoner Wall Wallis Ward Warren Whitaker Williams Wilmoth Wilson Wood
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Elkin High School Class of 2020
Jenna Jennifer Lucian Sarah Seyry Maggie Katherine Cameron Johanna Ryley Cheek Adams Anorve Bellia Billings Borjas-Paz Brewer Bryant Burleson Casanova
Diego Chimal Luke John Savannah Chase David Alazae Abigail Laken James Romero Christian Colbert Collins Cozart Cruz Doub Dumas Edwards Edwards
Kaleb Carla Guadalupe Aaliyah Gabriella James Jasamine Michele Lilliannah Destiny Garcia Felts Flores Fuentes Ganzzermiller Gentry Gentry Gutierrez Habana-Hernandez Harrison
Zoey Lauren Edwing Gabriel Jose Sebastian Madison Harper Austin Elijah Hawks Hemric Hernandez Hicks Javier Kazzee Lane Libbert Longworth Lytton
Emilee Richard Emily Olyvia Aaliyah Samantha Tyler Colin Lucas Melena Major Marchese Marcial-Alberto Martin Martin Martin Mayes McLean McMillian Nelson
Austin Luke Hannah Caroline Breeanne David Keyunna IYunna Charlie Leara Newman Norman Oliver Owings Pardue Price Propst Propst Renegar Riddle
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4 I 2020 Graduation Elkin High School Class of 2020
Landon Beth Wendy Tiana Lillie Luis Skylar Justice Avery Kelsey Rudd Russell Salazar Sanders Sawyers Segovia Shears Sheehan Sheets Shore
Kaitlyn Nathan Roger Cortland Caleb Jadon Blake Leah Zachary Trevin Sidden Slate Stringer Sturdivant Swarey Sweatt Tatum Thornburg Tilley Upchurch
A Chan James Eva Kenley Elena William Van Wabel Watkins Wells Wilson Wyatt
Excellent work and way to go!
Forbush High School Class of 2020
Brisa Victor Jacob Nathan Ashley Rosendo Melanie Oscar Creed Laiken Aguilar-Arevalo Aguilar-Rodriguez Anderson Anderson Angeles Arcadio Real Arcia-Martinez Arzate-Castillo Atwood Baity
Abrianna Claudia Joanna Suzanna Caitlin Haley Kaitlyn Morgan Abigail Miranda Barrett Barrett Bartolo-Sarabia Beamguard Beamon Beane Beane Beane Belk Bellanger
Michael Anthony Melissa Charlie Zachary Katrina David Kayla Zachary Hagen Benitez- Belza Benitez Benitez Carachure Berrier Blevins Bocanegra Bowman Brady Brannon
Johnathan Duncan Hailey Katie Kylie Vance Broderic Abigail Victor Evelyn Brazell Bruce Buelin Bullard Bullin Byerly Cagna Carachure-Medina Carrasco Stamey Castillo Barrientos
Zaith Christopher Acacia Julia Kacey Mason Ashley Kaleb Austin Dakota Catalan Angel Chavez-Albarran Choplin Cimino Cleary Coe Collins Collins Cranfill Creason
Samuel Elizabeth Steven Gracen Kristian Noah Natalie Malik Kayden Mary Cristobal- Crews Ocampo Crutchley Davis Davis Dickens Doub Dunlap East Faulkner
Ariana Corbin Ethan Nicole Dakota Landon Trey Jordan Elijah Parker Granadero- Fearrington Fearrington Frost Furno Garcia Gardner Gentry Golden Graham Garcia
Bryan Sommer Karsyn Grenley Hope Alberto Tatyana Taylor Sophia Lawson Guadarrama Guadarrama- Gray Gregory Grimes Grimes Tavira Ledezma Hampton Hauser Haynes Helffrich
Sarah Dayton Keaton R Parkley Jonathan Charlton Avery Crista Carla Dyllon Hendrix Hennings Hennings Hennings Hernandez-Serrano Hester Hobson Hobson Huggins Hutchens S5
2020 Graduation I 5 Forbush High School Class of 2020
Kacie Landon Takota John Jesse Kaden Sierra Alexis Nathaniel Savannah Hutchens Hutchens Jarrett Johnson Keaton Keaton Keoner Kilby Klask Lane
Jacob Alexis Alexandria Jacob Elizabeth Abigail Andrew Alexander Edgar Mallory Lilly Livengood Long Lounds Lowe Lydick Mahan Marion Markman Martin
Felipe Jasmin Anjelik Ezekiel Kaleb Kimberly Jessica Spencer Anthony Jarod Martinez-Garcia Martinez-Garcia Martinez Matthews Matthews Matthews Maya-Carbajal McBride McConkey McGilton
Matthew Jackson Zachary Maggie Ricardo Charles Lizabeth Noah Cortney Destiny McLean McManus Miller Moncus Montellano Moore Morales-Rodriguez Morgan Myers Nelson
Hannah Juan Alyssa Armando Anna Austin Logan Brittany Karmen Michael Newton Nicanor-Vela Nolasco Ortega-Gonzalez Owen Pardue Parks Parson Perez Perrell
Mikayla Carter Kaitlin Alejandro Wesley Lindsay Deeanna Ansleigh Noah Wayne Peterson Pittman Post Quintero Noriega Ratledge Ray Raynor Reid Roberts Robichaud
Chase Jasiel Aubrey Makyah Monte Audrey Graylyn Duane Nolan Kyle Rouse Salazar Torres Scott Scott Scott Shore Shore Shouse Simmons Slayton
Laura Gaines Bryana Kailey Kristen Satin Michael Steven Maggie Cameron Sloan Small Smith Smitherman Snow Snow Spicer Spicer Spillman Talley
Desiree Samuel Sierra Steven Carlos Gloria Trinity Joyanni Jamie Beau Taylor Taylor Thompson Tise Transou Trivette Tuttle Valentin Jarquin Vestal Webb
Dru Max Brandon Matthew Kayleigh Noah Athan Jennifer Emma Laura Widner Widner Willard Willard Williams Williams Wilson Wilson Wood Wyrick
Antonio Brisa Zambrano-Medina Zuniga S6
6 I 2020 Graduation Starmount High Schooll Class of 2020
Jacob Andrew Analaysa Jasmin Jenna Steele Teodoro Jr Darik Alexander Jacob Anthony Bridget Dawn Logan Tommy Hunter Adams Alvarado Benitez Alvarez-Velez Atkinson Benitez Palacios Blankenship Blevins Bowers Brandel Brooks
Chalyn Belle Jackeline Kimberly Leslie Jacqueline Ethan Dean Maleyah Chanel Jackson Wayne Thomas Ray Abigail Briana Cameron Ray Bryant Carbajal-Galeana Catalan-Jimenez Catalan-Maya Caudle Ceasar Church Cole, Jr. Combs Cook
Henry Jacob Winfield Lincoln Scott Trey Alexander Riley Iven Dakota Randall Jonathan Molly Kaitlyn Hailey Nicole Richard Jake Cortez-Ramirez Craver Davis Dezern Dimmette Ellis Flores-Benitez Gibson Gomez Groce
Gabriel Bear Colton Luke Jace McKinley Dustin Christopher Skylar Noel Hannah Joann Christopher Abigail Grace Christopher William Tyler Hammesfahr Harris Haynes Aguilera Mullis Haynes Helton Hemric Herko Hernandez Hernandez Hicks
Macie Elaine Tyler Layne Ashton Yesica Jimenez Hanna Elizabeth Nickolas Ambroze Laddin Alexander Justice Nolan Hannah Holline Cheyenne Chance Hobson Holcomb Horton Hutchens Janzen Jenkins Sanchez Johnson O’Bryan Kelly Lakey
Cameron Scott Jennifer Morgann Grace Maldonado Arnulfo Maldonado- Giancarlo Jasmine Breann Jesus Francisco Maria Isela Molly Elizabeth Cody Lane Layell Love Fernandez Mendez Jr. Martinez Martinez Martinez SanchezMartinez Sanchez Maske McCann
Jonathan Luke Derrick McKeith Marlon Ivan Morgan Elizabeth Jose Guadalupe Madison Danielle Allan Margaret Hunter Scott Ana Lilia McLellan McPhaul Mejia Calix Moxley Najera Ferretiz Norman Olvera-Moran Caroline Pardue Parks Perez
Samual Bryce Mario Ernesto Katlyn Alexis Tyrell Ausbon Michael Di’Mario Destiny Faith William Carl Kelsey Michelle Donald Blake Valerie Phillips Pineda Poindexter Price Ramos Funez Ray Ray Renegar Roda Alexandra Rojas
Stevie Rae Nadia Chai’Brea Moises Salazar Yaire Kalib Wayne Kaylee Faith John Robert Larry Allen Bryson Cole Jacob Landon Royall Rucker Ortiz Salinas Varona Shipley Shore Sizemore Smith Snow Stanley
Alec Hunter James Maxwell Bailey Madison Megan Elizabeth Noah Jake Anna Joell Kaitlyn Breanne Harley Tyler Kennedy Grace Brittany Marie Stephens Swaim Tedder Tucker Vestal Wagoner Wagoner Walker Amara White Widener
Not Pictured: Tyler Lee Adams Isabel Grace Benfield Jeffrey Scott Brock Jr
Eric Daniel Tyler Duane Makenzie Dawn Justin Todd Bryson Lee Estevan Luna Dario Zamora Peyton Davis Brown Wiles Wilfong Willard Williams Wood Zamora Sepulveda Christian Malachi Casstevens Justin James Elias Victor Lee Fugate Jr. Dillon Michael Hawks Susanna Hernandez Perez X-savior Dhydrese Johnson Kaden Calder Kraemer Kaleb Riley Lovette Christian Morales-Orozco Deysy Salas-Mendoza Tajzii Kijuan Samire Smith Hannah Rose Snipp Samantha Lynn Soldano Jacie Torres-Adame Cameron Grey Warren S7
2020 Graduation I 7 Yadkin Early College High School Class of 2020
Blanca Abad Samantha Addilee Ana Briseida Brett Allana Logan Erica Castillo Caleb Kimberly Cruz Munoz Anderson Ashley Barboza Terrones Boles Brady Caselles Duran Cockerham Martinez
Kari Ronald de la Destiny Erika Anahi Dawson Lilly Raquel Garcia Alejandro Janet Davis Cruz-Bello Diclemente Edwards Espinoza Faulwetter Fowler Arzate Gonzalez Gonzalez
Clayton Adam Melina Terra Brisa Hernandez Leslie Mary Brooke Kyle Karly Gregory Gunnell Hall Hedgecock Salinas Hernandez Hodge Jefferson Killingsworth Lambert
Savannah Sara Yuridia Maya Elizabeth Dalton Karla Nunez Carolyn Cristo Aldo Brandon Mabe Martinez Arroyo Medel Messick Perez Quach Salazar Sarabia Sizemore
Jamie Jennifer Sara Anna Tyler Swaim Velazquez Vieyra Williard Wood
Good luck and best wishes graduates!
The history of the graudation cap
Graduation ceremo- was highly influential black or gray. Accord- nies are a tradition at this time. Medieval ing to the gradua- that dates back to the universities helped in- tion information site first high schools and spire academic dress, Graduation Source, universities. While including the familiar when color photogra- many aspects of graduation cap. phy became the norm graduation ceremo- Mortarboards are in the 20th century, nies have evolved over shaped like a square, schools began to use the years, the gradua- perhaps to give them gowns and caps in dif- tion cap has remained a scholarly appear- ferent shades because a hallmark of such ance like a book or to they would show ceremonies. represent the shape up in photographs. Graduation caps are of a quad on the Schools often coordi- one of the most visible campus of England’s nate caps and gowns aspects of graduation Oxford University, so their colors reflect dress. Many scholars where many gradua- their official school believe the mortar- tion dress customs are colors. board style cap gradu- believed to have origi- While certain de- ates don was devel- nated. Others theorize grees warrant different oped from the biretta, that the mortarboard, styles of gown, cowls a similar-looking Ital- which is named after and hoods, mortar- ian hat worn by Ro- the flat board used board caps are rela- man Catholic clergy. by bricklayers and tively standard. In ad- sels are traditionally Graduation caps across the globe will In the 12th and 13th masons, represents the dition to the cap, there worn on the right side are part of the larger don their caps and centuries, students skill of a master work- is a single button at of the cap and then scope of academic toss them into the air and teachers typically man. the top. Tassels hang moved to the left once dress that comprises wore clerical clothing Many graduation from these buttons. At graduates receive their school traditions. later in celebration of because the church caps were initially commencement, tas- diplomas. Millions of graduates their hard work. S8
8 I 2020 Graduation Surry Central High School Class of 2020
Justin Kaori Anahy Brandon Estela Grecia Gabriela Brian Candy Cesar Absher Aguilar Aguilar Ledesma Aguirre Sanchez Alvarado Amador Leandro Antuens Antunez Antunez Arreola Rocha
Michael Breana Jesus Daisy Madison Joseph Tanner Adam Devin Rachel Atkins Avalos-Beltran Avellaneda Banda Beasley Billings Boone Bost Bowman Branch
Mylah Gracie Sarah Ethan Dixie Anadalay Faustino Joseph Derick Troy Brettl Brindle Brown Bryant Bullin Cabrera Mederos Calderon Campbell Carter Castro
Aaron Isaiah Lynda Lacey Jodi Dylan Joseph Jordyn Corbin Sara Cave Cave Cave Caviness Childress Chrisley Cockerham Coe Collins Collins
James Antonio Katelyn Brayden Leticia Jasmine Calixto Landon Caleb Joshue Copeland Romero Cortes Crabb Craddock Cristobal Crotts Morales Cruz Cummings Dawson de Santiago
Emmanuelle Luis Yeni Jessica Billy Luis Leyma Axel Jaiden Eden Maya Diaz Duran Duran Echard Elmore Escobedo Perez-Fermin Garcia Rangel Garr Conner Garwood
Hannah Madison Anay Diana Carlos Victor Payton Fabiola Jesus Ashley Gentry Goins Gomez Gomez Rangel Gonzalez Gonzalez Gordon Guerrero-Araujo Guerrero Hall
Tess Cheyanne Alexis Joe Marvin Yasmin Morgan Maisen Abbegayle Emily Harbour Hawks Hazelwood Hernandez Hernandez Hernandez Hodges Holt Holyfield Hopper S9
2020 Graduation I 9 Surry Central High School Class of 2020
Lane Yocelyn Areli Abigail Bryson Haley Brian David Jonathan Jaelyn Hutson Jaimes Jimenez Johnson Jones Lambert Lara Lara Lara Leclair
Ethan Brooklyn Ernesto Junior Josiah Desiree Alex Amelia Lizbeth Austin Leonard Lester Loa Lopez Lowe Luffman Mahan Marion Marmolejo Martin
Nolan Anayeli David Yulisa Hannah Haley Adrian Bryson Camden Humberto McMillen Mederos Jaimes Meece Mojica Moser Mosley Muniz Nance Natoli Niemiec
Grace Daniela Michael Yadira Reyes Jorge Melissa Benjamin Kenneth Stratton Norman Ocampo O’ Rourke Osorio Ramirez Ostos Patino Pineda Poindexter Poindexter Poindexter
Ashten Alaya Kolton Alexander Tyler Arleen Isaac Joseph Alex Isid Proffit Quesenberry Quesinberry Rebollar Reeves Reyes Ring Ring Roca Roman
Marisol Danelia Isaac Vanessa Cara Angel Luke Daniel Trent Mamie Rubio Villedas Salgado Sanchez Balcazar Santiago Scott Secundino Shore Shores Shumate Smith
Clay Daniel Kayleigh Amelia Brittany Trenton Alexus Dylan Artemio Sanabria Snow Snow Snow Stanley Stanley Stanley Swaim Toney Torres Torres
Daniel Jessica Carlos Peyton Bailey Alexis Whitney Valenzuela Velasquez Villasenor Whitaker White Wilson Wood S10
10 I 2020 Graduation Gift ideas for high school grads High school gradu- ation is a significant milestone in the lives of teenagers. The moment a teenager receives a high school diploma marks the culmination of years of hard work, and many parents and extended family mem- bers reward that hard work with gifts. The transition from high school student to college student or working professional is significant, and various items can help make that transition go as smoothly as pos- sible. • Travel gear: Whether it’s utilized during road trips with roommates or be ideal. It’s great for • Coffee machine: A dorm rooms, opt for • Academic plan- heading off to col- on those handful of college students who pot of fresh coffee can small coffee machines ner: College course lege or entering the occasions when stu- might not be ready make late-night cram that don’t take up loads tend to be workforce. Cash can dents come home on for more expensive sessions or hours much space, such as considerably more help college students holiday breaks, travel luggage, and it can be spent typing research those that are tradi- demanding than high pay for their books gear can make for a ideal for high school papers into the wee tionally found inside school coursework. and help those enter- useful gift for new students taking gap hours of the morn- hotel rooms. An academic planner ing the workforce high school graduates. years to do some over- ing more manageable. • Television: Par- can help new college purchase a reliable car A sturdy backpack/ seas traveling before For students who will ents want to imagine students manage the that will help them get duffel bag combo can enrolling in college. be living in crowded their college-bound rigors of their course- around. teenagers spending work by encouraging Gifts for newly hours holed up in them to plan their minted high school YADKIN CAR CARE, INC. the library. But col- days and weeks, en- graduates can help • Auto Repair - Specializing in lege kids watch plenty suring no classes are them transition to the Fuel Injection & Computer Controls of television, too, so missed and no assign- next phase of their • Quick Oil Change & Lube a new television can ments go unfinished. lives, whether that • N.C. State Inspection • Tune-Up & brake Work make for a great gift • Cash: Cash can will begin on a col- • Complete Exhaust Work that figures to get make a great gift lege campus or in the • 4 Wheel Alignment ample use. whether a grad is workforce. 224 Ash Street | Yadkinville, NC 27055 Owners: Josh Roe & Debbie Roe | 336-679-22277
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