1602 Second Avenue
Zillah, Washington 98953-9682
Phone   (509) 829-5565 
 
ZHS Class of 2012
Graduation Information
Baccalaureate Class Field Trip Commencement
Department Honor Awards Expectations and Dates Graduation Party
Graduation Pictures Honors Diploma Meet the Graduates
Seating Chart @ Graduation Senior-Parent Awards Night Senior Plans, Honors, Awards
 Summary of Senior Events Top 10 Graduates Valedictorian/Salutatorian

 

Meet Our Graduates of the Class of 2012
 
(Official graduation status of these students will be certified in late May 2012)
Daniel Abundis
Eduardo Abundis Jr.
Jesus Santiago Acosta
Jose Octaviano Acosta
Joshua Daniel Aho
Natali Isabel Amador
Oliver James Ames
Humberto Arias
Liam David Balash
Nathan Daniel Barajas
Ricardo Bernal Jr.
Chloe Margaret Blythe
Holle Irene Boden
Levi Jackson Burnes
Sean R. Camarata
Mike Anthony Cardenas
Chantel Rose-Lynn Carter
Kelan Raymond Chappell
Kent David Comer
Ricardo Cuellar
Graviel Cuevas
Leticia Ochoa Cuevas
Hunter J.T. Curfman
Nicholas Scott Daviston
Adrian Diaz
Juan Arturo Diaz
Victoria Marie Dominguez 
Toni Raelyne Driesen
Troy Holt Dunbar
Britten Nicole Ellis
Helena Rose Erickson
Isaac Alexander Estrada
Lucas David Fergus
Trevor Austin Fink
Scott Christopher Frank
Austin Keith Gagnon
Alex Gomez
Kassandra Natalie Gonzalez
Roberto Gonzalez
Tyler Thomas Hendren
Brittany Nicole Hinchey
Robin J.C. Hocepied-x
Sharalyne Maire Holmes
Janelle Katherine Howard
Susanna Maria Huizar
Jose Antonio Ibarra
Juan Antonio Jimenez
Steven Andrew Kennedy
Tanner Lee King
Kelly Jo Kramer
Alexa Lynn Krueger
Stephen Andrew Lawson
Devin Roy Littlejohn
Eric O. Lopez
Jose Maria Magana
McHale Loren Mansfield
Everett Joe Marquez
Yessica Guadalupe Marquez
Jaye S. McAvoy
Donald Jay McFarland Jr.
Shaunacy Jean McMurray
Shana Nicole Means
Jorge Mendoza Jr.
David Landon Messmore
Tavia Ann Mora
Maria Guadalupe Navarro
Jennifer Eileen Nelson
Tyler Patrick Nelson
Fidencio F. Nicolas
Vanessa Ochoa
Derrell Winston Pascal
Lacey Leigh Paxton
Meagan Alexis Peña
Enrique Polina
Amanda Marie Prado
Andrea Ramirez
Adrianna Marlene Renteria
Cesar Joel Reyes
Andrea Lynne Rhode
Anthony Charles Robbins Jr.
Samantha Renee Robillard
Matthew Cody Rodrigues
Angel Rodriguez
Lizbeth Rodriguez
Derick John Ross
Dalayna Nicole Russell
Gerald Harley Sadler
Alexis Daniela Salcedo
Tiburcio Sanchez Hernandez
Araceli Sanchez
Justin Sanchez
Sergio Ernesto Sanchez
Lauren Leroue Sandlin
Corbin Jaid Schuster
Blaine Churchill Shearer
Kasandra E. Stach
Adison Gail Stewart
Wyatt Merle Stiles
Amanda Danielle Stratton
Jalen Ray Tackett
Kennedy Tannehill
Cody Nathaniel Thomas
Ammy Daniela Torres
Shane Raymond Turntoes-Kuhnhenn
Cecilee Renae VanderMeulen
Margarito Vazquez Paredes
Demitrius James Villanueva
Levi James Wentz
Kayla Dee Whipple
Melia Dianne Winters
Whitney Maurine Winters
Taylor Lorraine Woods
Katharina Rachael Wysling
Michael Ray Yanez

H-Honors Diploma       b-Basic Diploma     x-Exchange Student

 

Senior Expectations
 
To: The Class of 2012
 
From: Mr. Torres, ZHS Principal
 
This information is presented to help you make your final days at Zillah High School as positive and successful as possible. The graduation ceremony (commencement) on June 1 is a privilege not a right. Attending is not a requirement to receive a diploma, but seniors must have earned the right to participate by following guidelines and requirements. Please do not put yourself in a position to lose this privilege.  You should complete all work on time with an emphasis on quality, in other words do your best right up to the last day. Your citizenship needs to remain at a high level.  Make good decisions about your behavior.  It would be unfortunate to not graduate on time or be dropped from participating in any ceremony or event by making poor choices.   To participate in the graduation and baccalaureate ceremonies you must completed the graduation requirements, make the required practices and be cleared of all fines.  Parents of students who do not meet the expectations will receive notification of non participation for their students.
 
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Summary of Senior Events

Senior Aloha Barbeque & Selection of Seats on Stage for Graduation: Wednesday May 23 @ 11:30
 
Senior Finals: Thursday May 24 (Periods 1, 3, 5), and Friday May 25 (Periods 2, 4)
 
Senior Check-out: Friday May 25 from 1:05-3:00
 
Senior Class Trip: Tuesday May 29 TBD (Silverwood)
 
Baccalaureate: Wednesday May 30  7:00 pm at Zillah Catholic Church (Church of the Resurrection) (Practice at 12:50)
 
Senior-Parent Awards Night: Thursday May 31, 7:00 pm PAC
 
Commencement: Friday June 1, 7:30 pm, Andy Collins Memorial Field (Practice arrive at 8:20 am)
 
Senior Parent's Group Graduation Party:  Friday June 1 TBD

 

ZHS Class of 2012 Senior Field Trip

TBA

DOWNLOAD A PERMISSION FORM-Due May 15.

 

Zillah High School Class of 2012
Baccalaureate Celebration
Church of the Resurrection
Wednesday May 30, 2012 at  7:00 pm
 

 

 
SENIOR-PARENT AWARDS NIGHT
Thursday May 31, 7:00 pm PAC
PROGRAM
Welcome...................................................................Mr. Mike Torres, ZHS Principal
 
Plans, Honors, & Scholarships.........................................................Mr. Mike Torres
 
Academic Recognition......................................................................Faculty & Guests
 
Graduation Information: ..................................................................Mr. Mike Torres
 
a)   Check out: Seniors must clear all fines by 8:00 am tomorrow to participate in commencement.
 
b)   Graduation Practice: This is mandatory for participation and will begin tomorrow @, 8:30 Andy Collins Memorial Field.  Please arrive by 8:15 and go to your reserved seat on stage.
 
c)   Dress code and expected behaviors for commencement exercises.
 
d)   Senior Pictures in PAC 5:00-7:10 (starting with class picture)
 
e)   Graduation Seating Senior Families & Tickets:
·    Each senior may receive 6 family tickets for reserving seating at 6:30.  Tickets are available to students who attend practice.
·    A family member must stay in the seat area to reserve them.
·   Any persons placing tickets on seats before the 6:30 bell is rung will forfeit their tickets and seats. 
·   If there is a disabled/heath related seating need, Seniors should contact Mr. Torres after practice.
 
f)   Graduation Seating-General Admission: At 6:40 seating remaining is open to all on a first come basis.
 
g)  Flowers are not required at graduation but if you wish to have them, label and bring to the table on the field at 6:30-7:15, Seniors are not to be on the field before the 6:30 pm seating bell rings. Seniors will distribute flowers to family members following the recessional in the area north of the seating.  We ask the audience to remain in the seating area until all seniors complete their exit.
 
h) Senior march line up  @ 7:25 by the bell
 
i) Senior Parents Graduation Party Reminders
 
j) New awards/scholarships-contact us ASAP
 
k) Thank you notes: Seniors don’t forget to send them!
 
Closing Remarks:.............................................................................Mr. Mike Torres
A senior slide show will be shown following the awards.

 

Graduation Pictures

Graduation pictures will be Friday June 1, at 5:00pm in the PAC (Performing Arts Center).  VanClub Photography will begin with the Class picture and then individuals.  We must have all graduates in attendance so please be prompt. Also have your order form present and payment enclosed with $5.00 shipping included.  All portraits will be mailed directly so contact information must be accurate.  Now is the perfect time to open up your cap and gowns and get them pressed and ready for your big day seniors!  See you June 1.

Download your Photo Form Here

 

 

Seating at Graduation-The placement of seniors on the stage is listed below.  This may help families to plan their seating in the audience.

Click on this link to view and print the seating chart 

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Sketch of Commencement Seating
 
 

 

 

Commencement
 
Zillah High School Class of 2012
ZHS Andy Collins Memorial Field
Friday June 1 7:30 pm

BOARD & STAFF ENTRANCE:….................................................."Ceremonial Procession"-ZHS  Band

PROCESSIONAL:............................................................................"Pomp and Circumstance"-ZHS  Band
WELCOME & SPECIAL RECOGNITION................................................ Class President
HONOR STUDENT ADDRESS..............................................................................................
ENTERTAINMENT
FEATURED SPEAKER ..........................................................
 
RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT..............................Mr. Mike Torres, ZHS Principal

INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS:.............................Mr. Kevin McKay, ZSD Superintendent

INTRODUCTION OF THE CLASS OF 2012..........................................Mr. Mike Torres, ZHS Principal
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS: Zillah Board of Directors:
Mrs. Sandra Adams, Mr. Darrin Belton,  Mr. Jeff Brady, Mr. Dennis Jones, Mr. Chris Van Antwerp
RECESSIONAL..........................................................................................................................Class of 2012

The Class of 2012 has requested to distribute flowers to family members following the recessional in the area north of the seating.  We ask the audience to remain in the seating area until all seniors complete their exit.

Ushers:

Senior Advisor: Mr. Matt Toth
                            Assisted by Mr. John Griffin, Mr. Mike Torres

                                                           

Senior Parent's Group Graduation Party

The Senior Parent's Group Graduation Party for the Class of 2012 is a drug and alcohol free event.
Class of 2012 Graduation Party
Hosted by the Families of the Graduates
 
 

 Download a Permission Form and return to the ZHS Office by May 25.

 
 
Mr. Mike Torres, Principal of Zillah High School, is proud to announce the selection of the Class of 2012Valedictorian and Salutatorian
 
2012 Valedictorian
 
2012 Salutatorian

 

ZHS Class of 2012 Top 10 Seniors

(Preliminary list to be certified after mid-term based on AGPA and Honors Diploma coursework May 1, 2012)

         
         

 

ZHS Honors Diploma

As an incentive to encourage students to challenge themselves at Zillah High School, an Honors Diploma has been established that goes beyond the state and local graduation requirements.  Students earning this honor will be noted in the graduation program, their diploma will have gold embossed HONORS sticker, they will wear the HONORS stole at graduation and are eligible for the ZHS Top 10 Graduates Award and/or the Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards. The requirements include:
 
GPA: 3.50 or higher
 
Credits: 31 or more
 
CAA: Earned the (WASL) Certificate of Academic Achievement  
 
Courses:  Required to take at lest 4 credits/years in the core areas of:
English: with a minimum of 2 credits of honors English courses
Math: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus
Science: Only courses in the Science Department (SCI codes)
Social Studies: 4 credits minimum, (SOC codes)
 
Other College Prep Courses Required by Colleges:
Fine Arts: A minimum of 1 credit (MUS, ART, DRM codes)
Foreign Language:  A minimum of 2 credits of a single foreign language

Note: Running Start classes count as Honors level courses in any department.


2012 ZHS Honors Diploma Candidates

(Tentative List-To be certified after Spring mid-term grades)

         
         

 

DEPARTMENT HONOR AWARDS
 
Seniors who will have completed 8 Semesters in a ZHS Department and have a least an average GPA of 3.5 or higher in that department, are eligible to apply for a special Honor Award Certificate.  Awards are given at the Parent-Senior Awards Night. The following Departments will offer awards:
 
Career/Technical Education: 8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher
 
English: 8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher, 4 of the 8 of the semesters must be Honors English courses.
 
Fine Arts:  8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher.
 
Health/Fitness: 8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher.
 
Math:  8 semesters completed or in progress, with a 3.50 GPA or higher. Courses that qualify are: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.  No other Math courses qualify for this award and these courses must be taken in the high school
 
Science: 8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher.  6 of the 8 of the semesters must be in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics.
 
Social Studies: 8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher
 

 
2012 SENIOR DEPARTMENT HONOR AWARDS
 
The following ZHS Seniors have completed a minimum of 8 semesters in a department and maintained a 3.50 GPA or higher for their entire high school career and will wear a silver honor cord in recognition of their achievement.
 

 

Thank you to Jason & Gina Morgan of Jostens for sponsorship of the
ZHS Departmental Honor Award Cords
 

 

 

ZHS Class of 2012
Plans, Honors and Awards
ZHS Class of 2012 at a Glance
 
Specific Post Secondary Placement ZHS Class of 2012
 
Post-Secondary Plan
%
 
Pathways
%
4 Year University
28%
 
Arts & Communications
10%
Community College
40%
 
Business
9%
Technical College
21%
 
Science/Health Care
29%
Military
8%
 
Social Services
19%
Apprentice/Work Force
3%
 
Technical
34%
 
 

 
 
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