Thirty-Three Golden Cardinals

Thirty-three of our Cardinal seniors are eligible to receive the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma. Since 1997, the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction have awarded this honor to students who demonstrate mastery of at least six subject areas of high school curriculum. For meeting the eligibility requirements, these 33 students will receive diplomas affixed with a gold, embossed seal … Continue reading Thirty-Three Golden Cardinals

Cardinal City’s Top Students

It takes dedication and drive to be in the top 15 of any senior class. These students stay up late, complete their assignments, and work diligently to improve their academic abilities. On Saturday, June 9th, they will walk across the stage, shake hands (or hug) Dr. Gutierrez and other district and community dignitaries, and officially fly the nest onto their next adventure. For these students, … Continue reading Cardinal City’s Top Students

Elijah Payne: Valedictorian

Elijah Paine did NOT flunk middle school. He didn’t have straight A’s, either. English was, and always has been, his worst subject. His elementary teachers neglected the subject in elementary school, and instead focused on science and math, hence his difficulty in English but his ‘natural talent’ in the others. In 6th grade, he was placed on Academic Probation at Richardson Preparatory. He was only … Continue reading Elijah Payne: Valedictorian