2020 Graduates
Michinobu Itasaka
Grizzly Memories: All the time I spent playing baseball Advice for Students: Just another reminder that Senioritis is REAL... It'll definitely help to have built a strong habit that lets you have a good balance between academics and other things that you value in your life (not like I did anything). Good luck on your future endeavors! What's Next: Go to UCI and become a civil engineer...
Jimelie Rivera Mora
Advice for Students: Be ready and know what you want in the future! What's Next: My plans after graduation are to pursue my dreams in being in the forensic science and Law Enforcement field. Also to help my parents out and repay what the have sacrificed for me. One Last Thing: You might have friends, but, overall, you only have yourself!
Sarahi Rodriguez
Advice for Students: I'd say try your best and don’t give up. What's Next: I'll be going to SJCC and will become a Registered Nurse. One Last Thing: I couldn’t have done it with out you.
Holly Sundberg
Grizzly Memories: What I will remember most is the rallies and having so much fun bonding with my friends. Advice for Students: Please keep an open mind to everything and try to be positive even if you feel down. What's Next: I will be attending California State East Bay studying to become a nurse.
Ivy Han
Grizzly Memories: The amount of diversity in school and how accepting everyone is. Advice for Students: Don't worry about what others think about you. Their opinions don't matter. What's Next: Take a year off, travel, then go to a four year.
Dima Tuku
Grizzly Memories: My teachers and all the help that they gave me. Advice for Students: Be yourself and enjoy every moment that you have in high school. What's Next: 2 years of community college.
Alexandra Hayner
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember the bonds I made with others. Advice for Students: Make use of the time you have left before you become adults. Look for all the good in every situation inside the classroom and in your everyday lives. What's Next: I am going to attend the University of the Pacific. I got into their actuarial science program....
Emmanuel Garcia-Espinoza
Grizzly Memories: Making new friends and just hanging out with friends and teachers. What's Next: After graduation, I will be going to college and then working. One Last Thing: Thanks for the amazing 4 years to all my teachers and classmates!
John Garil
Grizzly Memories: Making amazing friends throughout my high school years. Advice for Students: Whatever happens in your life, do not give up and work hard. What's Next: Going to community college and then transferring to a university.
Selena Esquivel
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember the amazing friendships and memories I made with each person. Advice for Students: Don’t be afraid to speak up. High school goes by too fast. What's Next: My plans for after graduation is going to community college. I want to major in something to do with children. Maybe in education or child development, I’m not sure yet. ...
Huu Hung Nguyen
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember my ELD teacher, Ms. Chang. Advice for Students: I'd say be patient and confident. What's Next: I'm planning on going to college after graduation.
Sereena Yeldell
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember all of my amazing teachers! Gunderson has so many great teachers who have pushed me to be my best. Each one of my teachers gave me different tools that will help me succeed in life. Advice for Students: Get all of your work done on time or before it is due. Respect your teachers because they will always help you. One Last Thing: I am going miss you all and I...
Monserrat Estrada
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember all of my amazing teachers! Gunderson has so many great teachers who have pushed me to be my best. Each one of my teachers gave me different tools that will help me succeed in life. Advice for Students: Get all of your work done on time or before it is due. Respect your teachers because they will always help you. One Last Thing: I am going miss you all, and ...
Rachel Bobadilla Lopez
Advice for Students: The advice I'd give to future students is to live your life. What's Next: After graduation, I'm planning on continuing my education to help others that are in need. One Last Thing: I'm going to miss you all and especially Ms. Evans and Muñoz.
Makayla Bush
What's Next: I will be joining the U.S Army.
Nathaniel Baca
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember my friends and some cool teachers. Advice for Students: Always try your best and never give up. One Last Thing: I'm always going to do my best and will continue trying.
Makayla Baldoza Tauaefa
Grizzly Memories: Teachers and students are always welcoming. Advice for Students: Enjoy it all! Make memories. Join a club, and step out of your comfort zone. Don’t slack off, continue to study, and maintain good grades. What's Next: Learn how to sew and start my own tailoring business. I also plan to have a career in social work. One Last Thing: Thank you for continuing to push us even wh...
Isabel Montalvo
Grizzly Memories: I'll always remember the memories that I've made and the friends that have been there for me through it all. Advice for Students: Remember to breathe and never be afraid to ask for help. Your senior year is important but don't forget to cherish it. What's Next: I'm going to college at UC Santa Barbara to study and become a lawyer. One Last Thing: You've all helped ...
Itzel Valencia
Grizzly Memories: The teachers actually cared about my education. Advice for Students: My advice would be to pass your classes! What's Next: I am going to De Anza College.
Mike Nabarrette
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember my family at Gunderson. Advice for Students: You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results. What's Next: I joined the marines (leaving to boot camp Sept. 21).
Madison Oxte
Grizzly Memories: I will remember prom night. Advice for Students: Make the best of it. Do what you love. What's Next: I plan on continuing to work & enroll in a cosmetology school
Madisyn Tran
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember hallway set up nights, our dances, our rallies, cheer, sights, Friday night football games, and basketball games! Advice for Students: Do not procrastinate! Work your hardest and senior year will be the easiest, most fun, and memorable year! What's Next: Go to a community college and obtain my cosmetology license, start and major in business, ...
Tomasi Teputepu
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember football at Gunderson. Advice for Students: I would say to just keep striving for greatness. What's Next: I'm going to Junior College and working.
Willow Boettner
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember the friendships I have made and the things I’ve learned about life! Advice for Students: Always be yourself and always take every opportunity you get! What's Next: I’m going to De Anza, but I’m not sure what I’m going to major in yet!
Shande Camacho
Grizzly Memories: How my senior year was ruined. Advice for Students: Be careful with your junior year, and turn in all your work if you do it right senior year will be really easy. What's Next: College
Angel Gaeta
Grizzly Memories: my best memory of Gunderson is the sports and teachers. Advice for Students: Focus on books. I am going to miss Gunderson plus because they taught me more than what normal classes would. What's Next: Community college then transfer, then after college, military.
Denisse G. Reyes
Grizzly Memories: How Diverse and Nice everyone was. Advice for Students: Focus on yourself and your schoolwork, not everyone has to know everything about you. What's Next: Attend Foothill to obtain an Associates' degree in Psychology then transfer to San Jose State University to Get a Bachelors's Degree and see what happens after that. One Last Thing: Thank you all for a great High School Experie...
Josh Cruz
Grizzly Memories: I’m going to remember the life advice all the teachers taught me, and I'm going to remember all the people I met that made my years at Gunderson worth it. Advice for Students: Enjoy every bit of it it goes by in a blink of an eye. Get out of your shell and interact with everyone and always keep your grades up. What's Next: Go to college and if not I’m going to be rich. O...
Angel Gaytan
Grizzly Memories: In high school, I created so many memories... So realistically I can't say one. I'm beyond grateful for all, but if I focused on one it would have to be the time I spent with my leadership class during the summers. Those are the times I will never forget. We would come in way before school even started and plan out class colors, homecoming theme, rallies, and so much more. After...
Emmanuel Kwizera
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember playing football. Advice for Students: Senior year is funny. What's Next: After graduation I will be going to De Anza College. One Last Thing: I will miss Gunderson.
Vanessa Johnson
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember how welcoming and nice the students and staff were. Advice for Students: Go to every dance, rally, and senior event that is held because you will have the chance to make amazing life long memories. What's Next: I'm attending American University with a double major in International Relations and Sociology and minor in Public Administration and Policy O...
Michael Martinez
Advice for Students: Everything is possible and stay focused in class and getting work done no matter what happens. There's always going to be a way for you guys to finish high school. To graduate, just keep your grades up and do what you've got to do in class, and don't be late. What's Next: After graduation, I'm going to work, set goals for myself, and help my family out. One Last Thing:...
Maria Juarez
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember the good times. Advice for Students: Always try doing your work, and it’s going to be hard but just know in order to achieve something you have to put effort and work hard. One Last Thing: I'm going to miss everyone from Gunderson High School.
Blessing Wells
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember the memories I made with everyone I met and just the whole high school atmosphere. I always felt welcomed at Gunderson; it was like a second home to me and I appreciate everyone that made it worthwhile. Advice for Students: I would say just enjoy the ride. Once this experience is over you’ll never get it back, so live in the moment. Also, get your wor...
Muimina Abdella
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember the guidance I received from both DCAC advisors, Ms. Genesis and Mr. Oscar, as well as from my academic counselors, Ms.Judy and Ms. Winn. They helped me get familiar and comfortable with the school while pushing me to make some memories. Through them, I gained an immense amount of character development for which I am very grateful for. Advice for Students: Don’t t...
Antoine Malouin
Grizzly Memories: I’ll always remember the dumb stuff me and my friends did outside the portables. Some of the most fun I’ve ever had. Advice for Students: There’s no getting around the essays and applications for college. Get a head start, it really does help. One Last Thing: Thank you all for your continued support. It means the world to me to have been included in a great community w...
Clarise Santos
Grizzly Memories: Making new friends and just hanging out with friends and teachers. Advice for Students: Don't drag yourself into immature drama and make friends with people you can actually trust. What's Next: Community college, mainly because I don't know what I'm doing in the future.
Erick Mercado
Advice for Students: Set a goal! I know it can be difficult, but you have to push yourself to get that goal accomplished. Your goal can be graduating or passing a certain class as long as you have the determination you’ll succeed. What's Next: I'm currently in the US army. My goal is graduating basic training and becoming an official soldier, from there I’ll strive for more. One Last Thin...
Megan Motta
Grizzly Memories: I will always remember the amazing teachers I had at Gunderson and their way of always looking for new ways to make school a really fun and memorable experience. Advice for Students: Study hard but also remember to make time for yourself to have fun. What's Next: After high school, I’m planning on attending a local community college then I’ll transfer to a four-year univer...
Joshua Garcia
Grizzly Memories: Definitely all the friends I have made over the years and the amazing teachers I was able to have. Advice for Students: Get on top of college apps early! Also make sure to enjoy the time you have in high school. What's Next: I will be attending UC Santa Cruz. One Last Thing: Thank you to all my teachers and friends for all of your help over these 4 years....
Ricardo Sanchez
Grizzly Memories: Jamming with my band mates and performing concerts. The feeling of performing on stage is like no other. Just getting up there and letting out any built up emotion. The rush too, It's all just so amazing. Also I will always remember my band family. I have no idea where I would be without them. They're the greatest friends and I love them. Advice for Students: Make sure t...
Yasmeen Brousseau
Grizzly Memories: The rallies! Advice for Students: Don't be lazy! What's Next: I'm going to college and getting my businesses started.
Justin Kim
Grizzly Memories: My friends and teachers. Advice for Students: Live a little. Try to have as much fun as you can while also making sure to do your work. What's Next: After graduation I plan on going to college. One Last Thing: Thanks for giving me unforgettable memories.
Alec Petsche
Grizzly Memories: Joining band and performing for friends and family. Advice for Students: Just enjoy your time and try and not stress out too much. What's Next: Go to a community college and try and transfer to my dream school. One Last Thing: Thank you for supporting me through thick and thin.
Noemi Cardenas
Advice for Students: Be humble when learning. What's Next: I’m going to go to college to be a fashion designer.
Delaney Hopp
Grizzly Memories: The community and the wonderful staff. Advice for Students: Always plan for your future, you never know what will happen. What's Next: To go to a 4 year university to study creative writing, then go on to law school. One Last Thing: Make sure to enjoy all things in life, even if they will seem insignificant in the future....
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