Identical twin sisters named co-valedictorians at a New York college
A historic first took place at the 212th Hamilton College Commencement over the weekend as identical twins Chloe and Olivia Chiota were named…
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California community youth center holds graduation
The Community Youth Center (CYC), the longtime Chinatown youth advocacy organization, held their graduation ceremony this evening to celebrate…
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72-year-old man graduates from college in Georgia
A crowd at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) cheered loudly as 72-year-old Sam Kaplan received his Cinema and Media Arts Diploma in Lawrenceville on May…
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Kofa High alum opens 3rd Annual Grant A Gown
Kofa High School alum Isaac Navarrate opened his 3rd Annual Grant A Gown fundraiser. This is in support of high school seniors who cannot afford…
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San Diego State University Imperial Valley hosts first ever binational graduation in Mexicali
The Cross-Cultural Center at San Diego State University (SDSU) – Imperial Valley hosted a commencement “Building Bridges Graduation 2022” in Mexicali…
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Imperial High celebrates in-person graduation
Imperial High School seniors are ready to walk the line once again on…
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U of A Yuma Alumni announce 2021-2022 scholarship recipients
The University of Arizona YumaCats Alumni Chapter announced 20 scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 school…
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Vista High School seniors celebrated during 2021 commencement
Vista High School seniors participated in this year’s commencement ceremony. It took place last night in the performing arts auditorium on the Gila…
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It’s time for 2021 graduates to turn their tassels
High school graduates across Yuma County will soon be turning their tassels as a recognition of their achievements following a year unlike any other.…
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AWC kicks off graduation season today
Time to throw your hats in the air Class of 2021! The Arizona Western College is celebrating its students with two ceremonies starting…
Continue Reading AWC graduates celebrated during ‘La Cosecha’ event
Graduation season kicked off in Yuma Wednesday night with a celebration of some of the Desert Southwest’s best and brightest college…
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University of Arizona holds first graduation since pre-pandemic
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – The University of Arizona held it’s first graduation in nearly two years since pre-pandemic. Bailey O’Carroll…
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Yuma ballerina wins scholarship to School of American Ballet
Ballet Yuma company dancer Mia Williams earned a full ride scholarship to The School for American Ballet (SAB) summer program in New York City,…
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Bernal’s hardwork and determination results in a nice surprise
Yuma Catholic senior signs his letter of intent to wrestle for OUAZ. Yuma, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) – Jake Bernal didn’t start wrestling until he was…
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Birds of a feather fly together
Gila Ridge softball players Tinley Schmidgall and Hannah Evans-Tapia both commit to Arizona Western YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) The Gila Ridge…
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Versatility helps Cibola’s Tatlonghari’s dream become a reality
Kaleiah Tatlonghari signs letter of intent to play college softball for Mesa Community College YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) – Kaleiah Tatlonghari’s…
Continue Reading AWC to allow two guests per student at graduation
AWC will be holding its two in-person ceremonies this year, May 13 and May 14 to reduce crowd…
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Grab your caps and gowns
After much consideration, Yuma Union High School District says it will hold an in-person graduation ceremony for each of its schools. Students not…
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YUHSD to allow limited guests at graduation ceremony
With graduation just around the corner, the Yuma Union High School District allows four guests per student during commencement ceremonies for the…
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Harvest Prep student becomes finalist, will represent U.S. internationally
The Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF) awarded over a dozen students enrolled in Harvest Preparatory Academy for…
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