By Noel Smith
Aptos High School’s 2018 graduates have maintained the values and missions of their school and The Aptos Times newspaper wanted to recognize some of these achievers. These are the Mission and Goals for which they have been striving during their time at Aptos High:
Mission: Educate and to support learners in reaching their highest potential. We prepare students to pursue successful futures and to make positive contributions to the community and the global society.
Goal 1: Increase the percentage of students who graduate college and career ready.
Goal 2: Provide students with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned instruction and assessments.
Goal 3: Maintain a safe educational and social-emotional environment that fosters a caring community where students feel connected to and supported by peers and adults.
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~~ Congratulations to the ~~
~~ Aptos High School Class of 2018 ~~
Submitted by Ben Slyder, Assistant Principal of Aptos High
The Aptos High School faculty and administration are very proud of the Class of 2018. Our Aptos Mariners will be attending excellent universities and colleges, as well as pursuing futures in the military and the trades.
We are proud of the hard work, diligence, and resilience demonstrated by the Class of 2018. As always, Aptos High maintains a very high graduation rate and the efforts of this year’s graduating class will be celebrated at the commencement ceremony on Thursday, 4 p.m., June 7 at Cabrillo College. We are proud to celebrate the following:
- 319 graduating Seniors
- 49 students with GPAs over 4.0
- 58 students with GPAs of 3.5-4.0
- 56% of the Class of 2018 with GPAs of 3.0 or above!
Lastly, we are thrilled to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorians from the Class of 2018. These four students all have GPAs well above 4.0, combined have taken 42 AP classes, been active or leaders in many clubs, competed as varsity athletes and on the Mock Trial Team throughout high school, have performed in many theatre productions in our Performing Arts Center, and have completed hundreds of hours of service to their community.
With pride and enthusiasm, we acknowledge their intellect, passion, and dedication. Way to go, Mariners!
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- Valedictorian: Joshua Mitchener, University of California Irvine
- Salutatorians: Ethan Abelar, Columbia University • Claire Aseremo, University of California Los Angeles • Sofia Natividad, University of Chicago