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Porterville Unified School District Empowers Student Storytellers Through 'Camp Create,' a New Summer Program Training Juniors and Seniors in Social Media Strategy, Photography, and Digital Citizenship Ahead of the 2025 School Year

Harmony Magnet Academy’s 2025 graduation brought joy and reflection to the Buck Shaffer Theater on Friday night, as 10 valedictorians and Principal Jeff Brown delivered heartfelt messages celebrating resilience, memories, and the supportive spirit of the Harmony community. With cheers, music, and laughter, the evening marked a meaningful send-off into a bright future.

With cheers, noisemakers, and heartfelt speeches, the Granite Hills High School Class of 2025 celebrated a powerful night of reflection and triumph. Principal Jacob Bowker and student speakers honored the graduates' perseverance, family sacrifices, and hopes for the future, sending them off with pride, gratitude, and inspiration.

Citrus High School’s Class of 2025 walked proudly through the courtyard Thursday evening to the sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance,” greeted by applause and joyful tears. Principal Apolinar Marroquin, speaking in English and Spanish, honored graduates, families, and staff, calling them real-life superheroes. Students were individually recognized with personal messages, while several received special scholarships, including honors from the Tule River Tribal Council. With tassels turned and Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration” ringing out, the night ended in hugs, photos, and heartfelt pride.

Porterville High School’s Class of 2025 celebrated their final night as students with emotional speeches, heartfelt thanks, and thunderous support from loved ones. With 13 valedictorians and 50 students graduating with GPAs above 4.0, the ceremony reflected a community bursting with pride and future promise.

Porterville Military Academy celebrated its Class of 2025 with a moving ceremony filled with pride, gratitude, and inspiration. Cadets reflected on their growth, honored their families and mentors, and shared ambitious plans—from UC Berkeley to the U.S. Air Force. With every graduate earning the State Seal of Civic Engagement, the night marked the start of bold new journeys.

Cheers, tears, and triumph filled the Buck Shaffer Theater as 250 Butterfield Charter High School graduates walked the stage in front of proud families. The heartfelt evening featured powerful student speeches about resilience, family, and second chances—marking a beautiful end to one chapter and the beginning of another.

Harmony Magnet Academy senior Isabel Aguilar has been awarded the prestigious Smittcamp Scholarship—a full-ride to Fresno State’s Honors College. The future mechanical engineering major, who dreams of working for NASA, says the scholarship not only lifts a financial burden but opens doors to exclusive opportunities in college and beyond.

It was a monumental day at the Central Section Masters Track Meet as Monache High’s 4x800 boys relay team and Porterville High’s Kian Rangel punched their tickets to the CIF State Championships. Monache shattered a school record to place second, while Rangel threw 56-6 in shot put to earn his spot.