This spring, Jurupa Unified proudly graduates over 1,320 students, the culmination of years of academic progress. This moment is a testament to the strength, determination and attention to craft shown by hundreds of students – along with their parents, families, teachers, staff and administrators – at every school.
The graduates have diverse backgrounds, goals and dreams, but Jurupa schools have helped equip each and every student to learn without limits for a lifetime.
Now, as the Class of 2019 moves on to college, careers and achievements yet unknown, the graduates earn praise for building academic, personal and extracurricular strengths that will serve them well in the journey ahead.
Number of graduates: 173
About the class: “Nueva Vista High School's graduating class of 2019 is spunky, sweet and unique. Coming from different backgrounds and schools, and different situations, each student brings their special 'something' to NVHS. Graduating Aztecs have worked intently on meeting their goals while maintaining their positive, happy-go-lucky attitudes. Our graduation ceremony can be described as intimate and special for graduates, staff, and guests in attendance — a definite night to remember." - Jessica Wheeler, ASB Advisor
Patriot High School, May 28th
Number of graduates: 469
About the class: “Patriot High School's graduating Class of 2019 is an inspiration. Our students are a group that has strived for excellence in their academics, athletics, and in serving their community. This is truly a special group of students, many of whom have been friends since elementary school. It is a group filled with leaders and innovators, athletes and readers, artists, performers, and musicians. They are students who are not afraid to challenge and question the world for the sake of learning. We are sending students off to Cal Tech, Vassar, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, Carnegie Mellon University, UC Riverside, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC San Diego, and many more schools. We also have several students who have enlisted in the military and several more who will be enrolled at a trade school. Patriot High School wishes the graduating Class of 2019 the best in their future endeavors." - Danielle Ortiz, ASB Advisor
Rivercrest Preparatory, May 20th
Number of graduates: 29
About the class: “This year's graduating class has a mix of students with various goals in their lives, but what stands out particularly for 2019 are the three juniors who have worked so diligently to be able to graduate this year and have gotten excellent grades while doing so." - Lauretta Wilson-Cortez, Senior Class Advisor
Rubidoux High School, May 30th
Number of graduates: 250
About the class: “The class of 2019 at Rubidoux High School is a great class that works well not only with their own classmates, but with the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 as well. They are caring, responsible, and dedicated individuals who respect each other and the campus. These qualities have made them unique and unforgettable." - Todd Moerer, Assistant Principal