Grad Standout: High School 'Big of the Year’ to study human services in order to continue giving back
She watched her father get deported and her life got turned upside down. But instead of becoming bitter, she became better! Isabel Delgado is graduating from Western High School in Anaheim and couldn’t be more excited about her future.
She watched her father get deported and her life got turned upside down. But instead of becoming bitter, she became better! Isabel Delgado is graduating from Western High School in Anaheim and couldn’t be more excited about her future.
Grad Standout: Danny Trejo gives special shoutout to student-athlete who maintained a 4.0 GPA
She’s the captain of the girls varsity basketball team, a member of the culinary club, she raced in cross country and track and field and she did it all while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
She’s the captain of the girls varsity basketball team, a member of the culinary club, she raced in cross country and track and field and she did it all while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Grad Standout: 22-year-old worked full time as EMT while managing full course load
Ian Parkinson, 22, is a certified EMT who managed to work full time as a first responder while taking a full course load.
Ian Parkinson, 22, is a certified EMT who managed to work full time as a first responder while taking a full course load.
Grad Standout: Charter Oak High School teen to pursue degree in law and psychology
She’s an outstanding young woman pursuing a degree in psychology and law.
She’s an outstanding young woman pursuing a degree in psychology and law.
Grad Standout: Bright UCLA grad with a heart of gold to study dentistry at NYU in the fall
Future dentist and FOX 11 Grad Standout Anika Desar is grinning from ear to ear over completing her undergraduate studies in beautiful Westwood.
Future dentist and FOX 11 Grad Standout Anika Desar is grinning from ear to ear over completing her undergraduate studies in beautiful Westwood.
Grad Standout: Natural-born leader with a heart for service heading to Long Beach State in the Fall
She’s a natural-born leader with a heart for service! Artesia High School FOX 11 Grad Standout Jamiee Martinez started serving on ASB in elementary school and never looked back.
She’s a natural-born leader with a heart for service! Artesia High School FOX 11 Grad Standout Jamiee Martinez started serving on ASB in elementary school and never looked back.
Grad Standout: San Gabriel Valley’s water polo player of the year to suit up for UC Santa Barbara
She’s got the heart of a champion and the hardware to prove it! Bianca Borunda from La Serna High School in Whittier is San Gabriel Valley’s water polo player of the year. She scored six goals while leading the Lancers to a CIF championship.
She’s got the heart of a champion and the hardware to prove it! Bianca Borunda from La Serna High School in Whittier is San Gabriel Valley’s water polo player of the year. She scored six goals while leading the Lancers to a CIF championship.
Grad Standout: Whittier teen aspires to become a social worker following years of volunteering
California High School senior Rosemary Perea has a heart of gold and aspires to become a social worker after years of volunteering at her church and changing the lives of many children for the better.
California High School senior Rosemary Perea has a heart of gold and aspires to become a social worker after years of volunteering at her church and changing the lives of many children for the better.
Grad Standout: Elite Lakewood athlete continues to persevere despite devastating injury
Elias Galvan is a fierce competitor and multi-sport athlete from Lakewood who has not allowed a devastating knee injury to hold him back.
Elias Galvan is a fierce competitor and multi-sport athlete from Lakewood who has not allowed a devastating knee injury to hold him back.
Grad Standout: Story of personal growth tutoring refugees during semester abroad in South Korea
Calabasas resident Brandon Yoon is thrilled to be graduating from UC Santa Barbara after a personal growth journey that took him abroad for a semester in South Korea where he tutored young North Korean refugees.
Calabasas resident Brandon Yoon is thrilled to be graduating from UC Santa Barbara after a personal growth journey that took him abroad for a semester in South Korea where he tutored young North Korean refugees.
Grad Standout: Inglewood senior to combine his passions, talents at Cal State Dominguez Hills
Christopher Jenkins, a senior at Inglewood's College Bridge Academy is combining his passion for art, gaming, and entrepreneurship in the fall at Cal State Dominguez Hill.
Christopher Jenkins, a senior at Inglewood's College Bridge Academy is combining his passion for art, gaming, and entrepreneurship in the fall at Cal State Dominguez Hill.
Grad Standout: La Habra high football star bound for Northern Arizona University
Jonathan Garcia likes to hit people on the football field just as much as he enjoys hitting the books.
Jonathan Garcia likes to hit people on the football field just as much as he enjoys hitting the books.
Grad Standout: Beauty queen with a badge overcomes obstacles on the road to success
Cypress High School senior Victoria Santana is a beauty queen with a badge and a 4.0 GPA!
Cypress High School senior Victoria Santana is a beauty queen with a badge and a 4.0 GPA!
Grad Standout: Immaculate Heart High School graduate celebrates everyday moments amid pandemic
Immaculate Heart High School's Maya Marostica is a student-athlete who has gained a new perspective on life after visiting the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. She says it made her embrace everyday moments, even as her senior year came to an abrupt end due to the coronavirus crisis.
Immaculate Heart High School's Maya Marostica is a student-athlete who has gained a new perspective on life after visiting the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. She says it made her embrace everyday moments, even as her senior year came to an abrupt end due to the coronavirus crisis.
FOX 11 Grad Standout: Excelling Anaheim teen hopes to inspire others to end stigma surrounding mental health
Genesis Garcia is a phenomenal student and her most important marks may come from taking a courageous stand in the battle to end the stigma surrounding mental health.
Genesis Garcia is a phenomenal student and her most important marks may come from taking a courageous stand in the battle to end the stigma surrounding mental health.
FOX 11 Grad Standout: Teen graduating on time despite major challenges
Alex Roman is graduating from Victor Valley High School in Victorville despite having to miss a lot of time in the classroom because of seizures caused by extreme anxiety.
Alex Roman is graduating from Victor Valley High School in Victorville despite having to miss a lot of time in the classroom because of seizures caused by extreme anxiety.
Grad Standouts: First-generation college student goes from Orange County to the Ivy League
A first-generation college student from Orange County is headed straight to The Ivy League!
A first-generation college student from Orange County is headed straight to The Ivy League!
Grad Standout: First-generation college student teaches girls how to code
She’s a future USC Trojan with a heart for volunteerism and teaching girls how to code. FOX 11 Grad Standout Evelyn Marquez is a first-generation college student who’s extremely proud of her heritage.
She’s a future USC Trojan with a heart for volunteerism and teaching girls how to code. FOX 11 Grad Standout Evelyn Marquez is a first-generation college student who’s extremely proud of her heritage.
Grad Standouts: Law school graduate gains social media buzz after heartwarming moment with her grandfather
An emotional reunion between two Glendale first-generation graduates and their grandfather in lockdown at a nursing home is gaining buzz on social media.
An emotional reunion between two Glendale first-generation graduates and their grandfather in lockdown at a nursing home is gaining buzz on social media.
Grad Standouts: Palmdale High School's Raymiro Gomez-Galiano
Graduation season is upon us and Good Day LA is highlighting incredible seniors that aren't able to be recognized at a ceremony because of the pandemic.
Graduation season is upon us and Good Day LA is highlighting incredible seniors that aren't able to be recognized at a ceremony because of the pandemic.