The students graduating from Ventura County’s high schools in 2025 are entering a world full of uncertainty. Our nation’s political divisions seem to be at an all-time high, the economy is experiencing wild fluctuations, and the relentless march of artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market in ways we’re only beginning to understand. At the same time, our educational institutions from preschool to higher education are facing threats to their funding like never before.
Despite these challenges, our graduating seniors are full of promise and possess an intense commitment to making a positive impact on our nation and our world. I am very excited to share some of their inspiring stories with you. They include a student from Ukraine who is building a new life in the United States and a first-generation college student from an immigrant family who is pursuing a career in the Navy to give back to the country that has given him so much. These students are living proof of the power of public education to build bright futures and shape the leaders of tomorrow. Please join me in extending heartfelt congratulations to the high school seniors in the Ventura County Class of 2025.
Dr. César Morales Ventura County Superintendent of Schools
Rawan Abboud - Buena High School
Elias Garcia - Santa Paula High School