San Antonio ISD

CAST Tech High School Graduation
Wednesday, June 4 @ 1 p.m.
Alamo Convocation Center
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Graduation Speakers
Oradores de graduación

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Graduation Speaker
Madalynn Aparicio

What are your plans for next year and why did you choose this path?

I have been wanting to join the mariachi at Texas State University since I was a sophomore. I hope to major in music studies and become a mariachi director.

How have SAISD schools shaped you into the person you are today?

SAISD has shaped me through all the events I have been able to participate in. Especially in the mariachi – we are always trying to build each other up, and that is really encouraging to see.

Who has been most influential to you in your education this far and why?

My most influential person has been David Zamarripa, the mariachi director at Fox Tech, CAST Tech, and ALA. The reason is his attitude. He is always energetic and always looks at the bright side. He is always someone to count on, always getting things done, even though they seem impossible.

Graduation Speaker
Gavin Garza

How have SAISD schools shaped you into the person you are today?

I have only been to SAISD schools, so that’s all I have known. I met my best friends at the schools I’ve been to, and my teachers also shaped me into who I am.

Who has been most influential to you in your education this far and why?

The person who has been most influential to me in my education has been my AP U.S. History teacher, Mr. Flores. He really believed in me and reminded me of how great a student I really was. Mr. Flores pushed me to greatness and nothing less.

As a leader of the Class of 2025, what is your hope for the class as they move on to the next chapter of their lives?

My hope for the Class of 2025 is that they find happiness in the little moments and cherish it all. I want everyone to take their time and live life slow. You only live once and you need to live like it.

Graduation Speaker
Alanis Stewart

Who has been most influential to you in your education this far and why?

The person, or rather people, most influential to me would probably be the teachers at CAST Tech, as their passion for what they teach made me genuinely excited to learn.

What is the greatest challenge you have overcome in your education and how did you overcome it?

The greatest challenge I have overcome was the challenge to put myself out there. I decided to just go for what I wanted so I wouldn’t have any regrets. I felt that I shouldn’t let contemplations become missed opportunities. CAST Tech made me an opportunist as before I’d freak out about the idea of speeches or leading tours but now I volunteer any time I have to better the school.

Graduation Speaker
Melina Ornelas-Hart

What are your plans for next year and why did you choose this path?

I plan to pursue higher education in college, specifically majoring in design. I hope, post-graduation, to become a User Experience Designer. I chose this path as I am a problem-solver and I want to consume my life helping people.

How have SAISD schools shaped you into the person you are today?

CAST Tech has completely broken me out of my shell. I am completely confident in the skills I have learned here. I would not be as confident and as prepared for the future without all the opportunities and relationships I made here. I have been raised to a higher standard because of teachers like Sandra McClure. She has always encouraged me to be better.

Madalynn Aparicio
oradora de graduación

¿Cuáles son tus planes para el próximo año y por qué escogiste ese camino?

He querido unirme al mariachi de Texas State University desde que era estudiante de segundo año de preparatoria. Espero especializarme en estudios de música y convertirme en directora de mariachi.

¿Cómo te han formado las escuelas de SAISD para ser la persona que eres hoy?

SAISD me ha formado a través de todos los eventos en los que he podido participar. Especialmente en el mariachi, siempre intentamos ayudarnos mutuamente, y eso es muy reconfortante.

¿Quién ha influido más en tu educación hasta ahora y por qué?

La persona que más me ha influenciado ha sido David Zamarripa, el director de mariachi de Fox Tech, CAST Tech y ALA. Por su actitud. Siempre está lleno de energía y siempre ve el lado positivo. Siempre puedes contar con él, siempre logra hacer las cosas, aunque parezcan imposibles.

Gavin Garza
orador de graduación

¿Cómo te han formado las escuelas de SAISD para ser la persona que eres hoy?

Solo he estado en escuelas de SAISD, así que son lo único que conozco. Conocí a mis mejores amigos en las escuelas que he estado, y mis maestros también me moldearon para convertirme en lo que soy.

¿Quién ha influido más en tu educación hasta ahora y por qué?

La persona que ha sido más influyente para mí en mi educación ha sido mi maestro de Historia AP de EE. UU., el Sr. Flores. Él realmente creyó en mí y me recordaba lo buen estudiante que era. El Sr. Flores me impulsó hacia la grandeza y nada menos.

Como líder de la Clase de 2025, ¿cuál es tu anhelo para la clase mientras avanzan al siguiente capítulo de sus vidas?

Mi anhelo para la Clase de 2025 es que encuentren la felicidad en los pequeños momentos y lo aprecien todo. Quiero que todos se tomen su tiempo y vivan la vida sin prisas. Sólo se vive una vez y hay que vivir como tal.

Alanis Stewart
oradora de graduación

¿Quién ha influido más en tu educación hasta ahora y por qué?

La persona, o más bien las personas, que más me han influenciado probablemente son los profesores de CAST Tech, ya que su pasión por la materia que enseñan hizo que realmente me entusiasmara por aprender.

¿Cuál es el mayor desafío que has superado en tu educación y cómo lo superaste?

El mayor desafío que he superado ha sido el de exponerme. Decidí ir por lo que quería para no arrepentirme de nada. Sentí que no debía dejar que las contemplaciones se convirtieran en oportunidades perdidas. CAST Tech me ha convertido en una persona oportunista, ya que antes me asustaba la idea de discursos o de dirigir recorridos, pero ahora me ofrezco como voluntario en cualquier momento que tenga para mejorar la escuela.

Melina Ornelas-Hart
oradora de graduación

¿Cuáles son tus planes para el próximo año y por qué escogiste ese camino?

Planeo seguir la educación superior en la universidad, para especializarme específicamente en diseño. Después de graduarme, espero convertirme en diseñadora de experiencia de usuario. Elegí este camino porque soy una solucionadora de problemas y quiero dedicar mi vida ayudando a la gente.

¿Cómo te han formado las escuelas de SAISD para ser la persona que eres hoy?

CAST Tech me ha sacado completamente de mi caparazón. Tengo total confianza en las habilidades que he aprendido aquí. No tendría tanta confianza ni estaría tan preparada para el futuro sin todas las oportunidades y vínculos que he hecho aquí. Gracias a maestros como Sandra McClure he llegado a un nivel más alto. Ella siempre me ha motivado a ser mejor.

CAST Tech High School
Class of 2025

Pages will be updated as program information is received from schools.
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Prelude ……………………………………………………………...………… Senior Salute Video

Processional …...………………………..……… Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, Opus 39
Sir Edward Elgar, Composer (Recorded)

Opening Remarks……………........…………………………………..……….… Mr. Jacob Barber

Presentation of Colors …………………………………………. Burbank High School JROTC Color Guard

“The Star-Spangled Banner” ………………………..…………. Francis Scott Key, Composer (Recorded)

Pledge of Allegiance …………………………………..…….......................Mr. Nikolas Maldonado?

Introduction of Stage Guests …………………………………………… Mr. Keliah Henson?

The Importance of Community ...…………………………….…………... Mr. Jesus Briones?

Executive Director’s Address …..………………………………………..…Ms. Jeanne Russell

Still in Progress ……….…………………………................................................. Ms. Yliana Morales?

Principal’s Address …………………………………………........................... Mr. Jacob Barber

Toughing it Out …….....……………………………….............................. Mr. Arthur Oracs Calarga?

Presentation of Class ………………..…………………………………..…... Mr. Jacob Barber

Acceptance of Class…...……………………………………………….……….Ms. Sarah Sorensen
SAISD School Board Member

Awarding of Diplomas ……..………………….….….…..…………………… Mr. Jacob Barber
Names read by Ms. Megan Whalon, former CAST Teacher

Valediction and Turning of Tassels …….…………………………… Mr. Kevin De La Cruz II?

Recessional ………………………………… Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, Opus 39
Sir Edward Elgar, Composer (Recorded)

?Denotes Members of the Class of 2024

“The students who shall be speaking at the graduation ceremony were selected based on neutral criteria to deliver messages of the students’ own choices. The content of each student speaker’s message is the private expression of the individual student and does not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the District.”

SUMMA CUM LAUDE, GPA of 100+
with Highest Honors

MAGNA CUM LAUDE, GPA of 95-99
with Great Honors

CUM LAUDE, GPA of 90-94
with Honors

CAS T AWARD GRADUATES
ALL FOUR AWARDS

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

CHAPTER OFFICERS

Members of the Assembly

CAST Tech High School Administration

Principal
Jacob Barber

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

REGALIA AND HONORS

CAST Pins
Awarded for Exemplary Character, Attitude, Service, and Trailblazing

Gold Double Cord
Summa Cum Laude Graduate (cumulative GPA of 100 or greater)

Silver Double Cord
Magna Cum Laude Graduate (cumulative GPA of 95-99)

White Double Cord
Cum Laude Graduate (cumulative GPA of 90-94)

Multicolor Cord
Student Voice to District or Network

Orange Single Cord
Successful Completion of College, Career, and Military Readiness Indicator

Honor Stole
Successful Completion of Pathway Courses, Senior Activities

Pendant Stole
Member in Good Standing of the National Honor Society

Scholarship & Award Offerings
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS RECEIVED AT TIME OF PROGRAM PUBLICATION
Class of 2025

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