High School Graduates

Congratulations to the Class of 2023

Join us in celebrating our Class of 2023 High School Graduates as they announce their future plans. They have worked tirelessly to make sure they are in the best position to make their dreams come true and achieve greatness. We are proud of each graduate and look forward to being with them as they transition to the next phase of their life.

We are excited to be celebrating this event safely in person in The W.G. Pearson Center auditorium. If you are unable to attend in person, please help us celebrate virtually by watching live on Facebook.

2023 High School Graduates

Alejandro Cervantes-Garcia

Southern High School

Alejandro Medina

Research Triangle

Alejandro Vilchis-Orozco
Ameer Sulyans

JD Early College

Angel Contreras

Tarheel Academy

Angela Hernandez-Garcia

JD Early College

Ashley Lazaro

Durham School of the Arts

Ashton Craig-Brown

Hillside High School

Cesar Cruz

City of Medicine Academy

Christopher Ortiz
D’Angelo Alvarado

JD Early College

Daiana Luis-Jiminez

Research Triangle

Elsa Vargas Vargas

School for Creative Studies

Emily Garcia-Ruiz

Jordan High School

Frances Ordonez

Durham School of the Arts

Fredy Sosa

Hillside High School

Glendy Sanchez-Cervantes

Northern High School

Itzel Ibarra-Hermenejildo

City of Medicine Academy

Jada Glover

Hillside High School

Jericho Parks

Riverside High School

Jonathan Ortiz-Paredes

JD Early College

Justin Medina

Northern High School

Kayla Vargas

Jordan High School

Larry Lopez

Durham School of the Arts

Leyla Ingram

Durham School of the Arts

Mario Reynoso

Durham School of Technology

Maximilian Alanis

Ignite Academy

Maylin Sanchez-Martinez

Durham School of the Arts

Miles Parker

Riverside High School

Nicole Tillman

Hillside High School

Raven Tillman

Hillside High School

Rodney Swindell

Jordan High School

Ruby Govea

Ignite Academy

Teja Thornton

Southern High School

Trinity Harris

Hillside High School

Wendy Lopez

Riverside High School

Xireon Poole

Durham Performance Learning Center

Zion Brown

Hillside High School

College Acceptances

The Class of 2023 has been accepted to the following institutions:

Appalachian State University, Barton College, Durham Technical Community College, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Grambling State University, Guilford College, Missouri Southern University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, Pennsylvania State University, Salem College, Temple University, University of Central Florida, University of Iowa, University of Mississippi, University of North Carolina at Asheville, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, University of Pittsburgh, Western Carolina University, Wingate University, and Winston-Salem State University!

Our High School Students' Success

The students in our Student U program are achieving more favorable outcomes than all North Carolina students. Their dedication, combined with a strong support system and ample resources, plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of every student.

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