School Standouts

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. 

Jonathan Garcia likes to hit people on the football field just as much as he enjoys hitting the books.

Cypress High School senior Victoria Santana is a beauty queen with a badge and a 4.0 GPA! 

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. 

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. 

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.  

A first-generation college student from Orange County is headed straight to The Ivy League! 

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.

An emotional reunion between two Glendale first-generation graduates and their grandfather in lockdown at a nursing home is gaining buzz on social media. 

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.