June 15, 2025

Borrego Springs High School Graduation 2025

Celebrating the Class of 2025

On June 12, Borrego Springs High School hosted a heartfelt graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025, honoring academic achievement, leadership, and the support of the local school community.

The stage was decorated in school colors, with festive balloon columns adding a celebratory touch as students prepared to walk. The simple setup reflected the care taken to honor the graduates.

The ceremony began with “Pomp and Circumstance,” followed by opening remarks from Ailene Arias and Abraham Arambula. Melanie Urquidez and Anthony Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Superintendent Dr. Mark Stevens welcomed families and guests. Brenda Jimenez and Gaby Cole introduced graduation speakers Mrs. Victoria Baay and Mr. Francisco Ramirez. Academic honors were presented by Mr. Ramirez and Vice Principal Mr. Tim White.

Valedictorian Melanie Urquidez and Salutatorian Valentina Villareal delivered meaningful reflections on their class’s journey. As each graduate’s name was called, diplomas were presented by Dr. Stevens, Mr. Steve Dunn, and Mrs. Baay. Staff seated nearby looked on with emotion, having supported many of these students from the beginning of high school.

The celebration concluded with closing remarks from Mrs. Baay and a tassel-turning moment led by Abigail Gonzalez and Ailene Arias—officially marking the Class of 2025’s graduation.

Class of 2025 Graduates

Abraham Arambula

Josemaria Arias

Ailene Arias

Barbara Benetolo

Marina Carbajal

Manuela Castro

Gabriela Cole

Brian Fuentes*

Angel Garcia*

Cristhian Garcia

Abigail Gonzalez*

Damian Gradillas

Brenda Jimenez**

Joanna Johns

Eli Loera

Ryan Lowery-Gomez

Dulce V Morales

Adriana A Perez

Alexander Remfry*

Alan Rodriguez

Christian Sanchez

Montserrat Sandoval

Anthony Thompson

Luis Torres

Melanie Urquidez**

Odin Valdez**

Jasmine Vilches

Valentina Villareal**

* Honors graduates (3.5–3.99 GPA)

** Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA all 4 years)

Junior Honor Escorts

Adrian Mateo Fuentes

Maximiliano Hernandez

Anavey Gonzalez

Lylamae Gutierrez

District Leadership

Board of Trustees

Mr. Steve Dunn, President

Ms. Valeen Szabo, Vice President

Ms. Martha Deichler, Secretary

Mrs. Judy Coyle, Board Member

Mr. Steve Riehle, Board Member

Administration

Dr. Mark Stevens, Superintendent

Mrs. Victoria Baay, Principal

Mr. Tim White, Vice Principal

Faculty Highlights

Mr. Tim Fletcher – PE/Art

Ms. Lydia Gordon – Science/Math

Ms. Kimberly Tilton – Writing

Mr. Daniel Lowery – English

Mr. Francisco Ramirez – CTE

Mr. Armando Banuelos – Math

Mrs. Cynda Ben Hassen – Social Studies/ELD

Mr. Eddie Lopez – Auto

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