A celebration of the Ahwatukee Foothills students who received their diplomas in 2010.
It’s that time of year when students don caps and gowns to celebrate their academic achievements and wrap up their high school or college careers.
Former Desert Vista High School varsity baseball player Anthony Catena has been accepted to Cal Western Law School in San Diego and will start in August.
Ahwatukee Foothills residents Molly Caldwell, Courtney Crawford and Christopher Tansey have graduated from Azusa Pacific University. They were joined by more than 1,300 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies.
Jordan Adams graduated from Desert Vista High School in 2006, where he played two years of lacrosse. He then attended Biola University in La Mirada, Calif., and will graduate on May 29 with a degree in kinesiology.
Ahwatukee Foothills resident Vicki Hsu graduated summa cum laude on May 15 from Rice University in Houston, Texas. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English and visual and dramatic Arts.
Ahwatukee Foothills resident Andrew David Mees received his bachelor’s degree in sport and exercise science from the University of Northern Colorado during spring 2010 graduation ceremonies.
Johnny Sweet graduated with honors from New Mexico State University on May 8 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He majored in marketing with a specialization in PGA golf management. He achieved an overall GPA of 3.976 and a major GPA of 4.0.
Brian Johnson/AFN Under a full moon, Desert Vista High School seniors threw their caps in joy as graduation ceremonies ended Thursday night. May 27, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Anders Battle not only graduated Thursday night from Desert Vista High School but was lucky enough to receive his diploma from his mother, Anna Battle, principal at the school. May 27, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Desert Vista High School seniors marched onto the football field to take their seats where graduation ceremonies took place Thursday night. May 27, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Proudly showing off her new diploma, Desert Vista graduating senior Kendyll Miller smiled after graduation ceremonies Thursday night. May 27, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Serious was the word for these senior men during Thursday night's graduation ceremonies at Desert Vista High School. May 27, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Desert Vista graduating senior Elizabeth Cappella did not let her high school career end without a colorful note during ceremonies Thursday night. May 27, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Families poured onto the field Thursday to congratulate their Desert Vista High School seniors after ceremonies ended Thursday night. May 27, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Love was the subject of Student Body President Sean Gormley's speech during graduation ceremonies held Thursday at Desert Vista High School. May 27, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Serious was the word for these senior men during Thursday night's graduation ceremonies at Desert Vista High School. May 27, 2010
Mountain Pointe seniors search for friends and family in the crowd during the Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Mountain Pointe seniors line up before the Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Valedictorian Kenneth Do gives a commencement address at Mountain Pointe High School's graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Salutatorian Katherine McCann gives a commencement address at Mountain Pointe High School's graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Mountain Pointe seniors search for friends and family in the crowd during the Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Mountain Pointe principal Bruce Kipper presents the class of 2010 Thursday, May 27.
Mountain Pointe seniors search for friends and family in the crowd during the Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Mountain Pointe seniors wait to be seated during the Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Proud friends and family cheer on the Mountain Pointe seniors during the graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Proud friends and family cheer on the Mountain Pointe seniors during the graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Senior Jessica Plate smiles for the camera during the Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Mountain Pointe seniors, grouped alphabetically, wait in classrooms before the Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Proud friends and family cheer on the Mountain Pointe seniors during the graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Mountain Pointe seniors line up before the Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
The crowd cheers on the graduating Mountain Pointe seniors Thursday, May 27.
Assistant principal and athletic director Ian Moses escorts assistant principal of activities Pat Goolsby to the podium at the Mountain Pointe High School graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Rick Carter, teacher and the girls tennis coach at Mountain Pointe High School, made sure his row didn't get rowdy at the graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27.
Mountain Pointe seniors search for friends and family in the crowd during the Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony was held Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Mountain Pointe graduation ceremony was held Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Bruce Yeung/Special to AFN Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori kindergarteners held their graduation ceremony at the Ahwatukee Golf Club May 13.
Bruce Yeung/Special to AFN Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori kindergarteners held their graduation ceremony at the Ahwatukee Golf Club May 13.
Bruce Yeung/Special to AFN Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori kindergarteners held their graduation ceremony at the Ahwatukee Golf Club May 13.
Bruce Yeung/Special to AFN Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori kindergarteners held their graduation ceremony at the Ahwatukee Golf Club May 13.
Bruce Yeung/Special to AFN Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori kindergarteners held their graduation ceremony at the Ahwatukee Golf Club May 13.
Bruce Yeung/Special to AFN Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori kindergarteners held their graduation ceremony at the Ahwatukee Golf Club May 13.
Bruce Yeung/Special to AFN Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori kindergarteners held their graduation ceremony at the Ahwatukee Golf Club May 13.
Bruce Yeung/Special to AFN Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori kindergarteners held their graduation ceremony at the Ahwatukee Golf Club May 13.
Brian Johnson/AFN Tyler Zakowicz (left) grins while telling the audience what he likes about his friend, Aaryan Binjrajka. It was all part of graduation ceremonies held Friday at Desert Garden Montessori when 29 kindergarteners said goodbye to kindergarten and hello to first grade. Teacher Jill Carson served as moderator for Classroom 8.
Brian Johnson/AFN Teacher Jill Carson has Macy Haugland (right) tell the audience what she likes about her friend, Trinity Stewart. It was all part of graduation ceremonies held Friday at Desert Garden Montessori when 29 kindergarteners said goodbye to kindergarten and hello to first grade.
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 29 kindergarteners at Desert Garden Montessori went through graduation ceremonies Friday night. Ella Walters, alongside Alexis McNabb waves to a family member moments before receiving her diploma from school founder Shetal Walters. May 21, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Evan Swarup (left) gets a little embarrassed when Nicholas Pralong tells the audience what he likes about his friend. It was all part of graduation ceremonies held Friday at Desert Garden Montessori when 29 kindergarteners said goodbye to kindergarten and hello to first grade. Teacher Jill Carson served as moderator for Classroom 8. May 21, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 29 kindergarteners at Desert Garden Montessori went through graduation ceremonies Friday night. Nash Gasser (above) poses for family photos minutes after the ceremony concluded.
Brian Johnson/AFN Tyler Zakowicz (left) grins while telling the audience what he likes about his friend, Aaryan Binjrajka. It was all part of graduation ceremonies held Friday at Desert Garden Montessori when 29 kindergarteners said goodbye to kindergarten and hello to first grade. Teacher Jill Carson served as moderator for Classroom 8.
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 29 kindergarteners at Desert Garden Montessori went through graduation ceremonies Friday night. Nash Gasser (above) poses for family photos minutes after the ceremony concluded.
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 29 kindergarteners at Desert Garden Montessori went through graduation ceremonies Friday night. Ella Walters, alongside Alexis McNabb waves to a family member moments before receiving her diploma from school founder Shetal Walters. May 21, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Teacher Jill Carson has Macy Haugland (right) tell the audience what she likes about her friend, Trinity Stewart. It was all part of graduation ceremonies held Friday at Desert Garden Montessori when 29 kindergarteners said goodbye to kindergarten and hello to first grade.
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 29 kindergarteners at Desert Garden Montessori went through graduation ceremonies Friday night. (From left) Evan Swarup, Aaryan Binjrajka, Nash Gasser and Phoenix Womick are photographed minutes before the event. May 21, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Kindergartener Nash Gasser receives a diploma from Desert Garden Montessori founder Shetal Walters. Some 29 kindergarteners went through graduation ceremonies Friday night. May 21, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Evan Swarup (left) gets a little embarrassed when Nicholas Pralong tells the audience what he likes about his friend. It was all part of graduation ceremonies held Friday at Desert Garden Montessori when 29 kindergarteners said goodbye to kindergarten and hello to first grade. Teacher Jill Carson served as moderator for Classroom 8. May 21, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 29 kindergarteners at Desert Garden Montessori get ready to go through graduation ceremonies Friday night. May 21, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 16 preschoolers attending The Village Preschool in the Foothills, shown with owner Fran Gill, get ready to go to "graduation" ceremonies held at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church on Friday. Gill also celebrated the school's 10th year and was surprised by a return visit by students who attended the preschool in its first year and are now high schoolers. May 14, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 16 preschoolers attending The Village Preschool in the Foothills celebrated moving on to kindergarten next year with a "graduation" ceremony held at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church on Friday. School owner Fran Gill also celebrated the school's 10th year and was surprised by a return visit by students who attended the preschool in its first year and are now high schoolers. May 14, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 16 preschoolers attending The Village Preschool in the Foothills celebrated moving on to kindergarten next year with a "graduation" ceremony held at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church on Friday. School owner Fran Gill also celebrated the school's 10th year and was surprised by a return visit by students who attended the preschool in its first year and are now high schoolers. May 14, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 16 preschoolers attending The Village Preschool in the Foothills celebrated moving on to kindergarten next year with a "graduation" ceremony held at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church on Friday. School owner Fran Gill also celebrated the school's 10th year and was surprised by a return visit by students who attended the preschool in its first year and are now high schoolers. May 14, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 16 preschoolers attending The Village Preschool in the Foothills celebrated moving on to kindergarten next year with a "graduation" ceremony held at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church on Friday. School owner Fran Gill also celebrated the school's 10th year and was surprised by a return visit by students who attended the preschool in its first year and are now high schoolers. May 14, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 16 preschoolers attending The Village Preschool in the Foothills celebrated moving on to kindergarten next year with a "graduation" ceremony held at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church on Friday. School owner Fran Gill also celebrated the school's 10th year and was surprised by a return visit by students who attended the preschool in its first year and are now high schoolers. May 14, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 16 preschoolers attending The Village Preschool in the Foothills celebrated moving on to kindergarten next year with a "graduation" ceremony held at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church on Friday. School owner Fran Gill also celebrated the school's 10th year and was surprised by a return visit by students who attended the preschool in its first year and are now high schoolers. May 14, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 16 preschoolers attending The Village Preschool in the Foothills celebrated moving on to kindergarten next year with a "graduation" ceremony held at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church on Friday. School owner Fran Gill also celebrated the school's 10th year and was surprised by a return visit by students who attended the preschool in its first year and are now high schoolers. May 14, 2010
Brian Johnson/AFN Some 16 preschoolers attending The Village Preschool in the Foothills celebrated moving on to kindergarten next year with a "graduation" ceremony held at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church on Friday. School owner Fran Gill also celebrated the school's 10th year and was surprised by a return visit by students who attended the preschool in its first year and are now high schoolers. May 14, 2010
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