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 today.
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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 students.
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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 reports.
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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, Sunday, through the Arizona Dance Coalition.
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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 in the seventh grade. “I just wanted to try it,” Bernal said. “I guess I liked it so I stayed with it.” Bernal quickly improved in the sport,
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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 Hawks softball team is making a push for a playoff spot. Two players instrumental in the Hawks season both signed letters of intent to join Arizona Western next fall. Senior pitcher Tinley
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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 mother, Cristol, first introduced her daughter to organized sports when Kaleiah was seven years old. “She started in soccer when we lived in Texas,” Cristol said. “We moved to Yuma when she
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 sizes.
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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 only get to walk for graduation, but they also get to have up to four loved ones in the stands.
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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 class of 2021.
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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 their respective entries in the 66th SARSEF Science and Engineering Fair.
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Kofa junior raises funds for seniors’ caps and gowns
A Kofa High School junior wants to make sure his senior classmates get to accept their diplomas in style, and he wants to make sure they do it for free. Those simple desires launched the “Grant a Gown” project.
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