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From left: Nayomee Espinoza, Maddie Murtishaw, Samantha Diem, Desi Miramontes and Tian Josephson celebrate their graduation from iLEAD Agua Dulce. Photo courtesy of iLEAD Agua Dulce.

Photos: iLEAD Agua Dulce celebrates graduates

June 23, 2025

The iLEAD Agua Dulce charter school held its first senior graduation ceremony earlier this month. Five seniors graduated during the ceremony held June 5 at the Agua Dulce Women’s Club.

File photo of the Saugus Union School District.

SUSD board to consider approving LCAP, budget

June 23, 2025

The Saugus Union School District governing board Tuesday night is set to consider approving the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan, also known as LCAP, and its budget for the

2 COC students honored with Cooke Foundation scholarships

June 20, 2025

News release College of the Canyons students Daniel Begel and Amir Erfan Shahla were among the 90 community college students nationwide to have been awarded scholarships from the Jack Kent

College Brief for June 19

June 19, 2025

Local students elected to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Several local students were recently elected to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, a nationwide all-discipline collegiate honor

Samantha Miranda Rodriguez, a two-sport student-athlete at College of the Canyons, is achieving her dream of becoming a firefighter after graduating from COC. Photo courtesy of COC.

COC athlete plans to ‘firefight like a girl’

June 18, 2025

News release Samantha Miranda Rodriguez, a two-sport student-athlete at College of the Canyons, is ready to redefine what it means to be a firefighter. At just 21 years old, Rodriguez is

TMU looking at bond market for master-plan financing

June 17, 2025

The Master’s University is looking for the city of Santa Clarita’s help with $65 million in bond financing to restructure debt and continue a massive campus overhaul, according to city

COC board questions moving forward on ATC plans

June 16, 2025

During the Santa Clarita Community College District governing board meeting last week, board members had a list of questions following an informational presentation for the proposed on-campus Advanced Technology Center

COC Pharmacy Technology Program enrolling first cohort

June 14, 2025

News release The College of the Canyons Pharmacy Technology program is accepting applications for its first 18-student cohort until Monday, June 30. Launching in fall 2025, the program will prepare

College Brief for June 12

June 12, 2025

5 local students named to SNHU dean’s list Southern New Hampshire University announced that five local students were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list. The following students were among

Saugus band to host ‘Clothes for Cash’ fundraiser

June 11, 2025

News release The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes 4 Cash fundraiser. The fundraiser helps the program purchase new instruments, repair instruments, fund

Jennifer Hauser. Courtesy of Elizabeth Balena.

Rosedell Elementary community remembers beloved campus supervisor

June 10, 2025

Students and staff of Rosedell Elementary School have come together to honor a beloved campus supervisor who died during winter break of this school year. Jennifer Hauser was a kind

Graduates throw their caps in the air at the 2025 SCVi graduation at Higher Vision Church, Friday, June 6, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

SCVi graduates the class of 2025

June 9, 2025

Madison Fanning, emcee and Advisory Council president, kicked off the evening with thanking friends, family and staff of the 40 graduates at the Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School graduation

College of the Canyons graduates walk to "Pomp and Circumstance" at Couger Stadium during the COC commencement ceremony on Friday, June 6, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

COC’s 56th commencement ceremony graduates over 2,000 students

June 8, 2025

A sea of people filled the bleachers at the College of the Canyons stadium on Friday evening. Many held balloons, bouquets of flowers, and even large posters of their loved

Graduates toss up their caps during Bowman High School's 56th commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Bowman High graduates class of 2025

June 6, 2025

Nina Zamora, principal of Jereann Bowman High School, could not contain her excitement for the 2025 graduating class at the 56th Bowman High graduation at the College of the Canyons stadium

Student speaker Noemi Rozbrunch said she began preparing to leave for college early and, as she was cleaning her room, she said she found an old, dusty, and broken candle in the corner of a cabinet. She lit the candle and to her surprise she caught a reflection of herself in the flame and realized that over her four years attending Academy of the Canyons, this candle was waiting for a spark, just like her. During Academy of the Canyons’ class of 2025 graduation ceremony held in the Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, Rozbrunch said that she was a quieter student and didn’t speak up often because she feared being judged. “I bet many can relate. At some point, you have all hesitated to speak up in class, even when you may have had the answer. Or maybe it was just me, but for most of my time throughout high school, I played the role of the unliked candle who let fear get the best of me,” said Rozbrunch. Upon reflecting on her high school career, she was left with many “what if” scenarios. And realizing she could never get the past back, she looked forward to the chance of being different moving forward. She implored her fellow classmates to continuously keep their flame alive and not let fear dwindle them down. “So, start today and go introduce yourself to someone new or say yes to an opportunity that may both excite and scare you at the same time. It's OK to start with small steps,” said Rozbrunch. Second student speaker Jeremy Lopez encouraged his classmates to open a door where there aren’t none and not keep themselves confined to one space. “The only reason these places feel that way is because we make them out to be this way. We lock ourselves into that feeling, and where does the key go? Well, maybe you ate it,” said Lopez. “I probably did. Maybe that instant gratification monkey from that one TED talk keeps distracting you. Regardless, the key is somewhere. You just have to find it. Or envision a new one.” He spoke about how the students should break down the walls of fear they may have and push themselves to new limits. It may be uncomfortable or unwelcoming, but it is sometimes necessary, Lopez said. Principal Juliet Fine congratulated the class of 2025 and talked about what the class was able to accomplish together and where the 97 students graduating would be going after they closed this chapter. Fine said that, together, the class has completed 5,772 college units. 61 students would be graduating with at least one associate’s degree, 13 students were graduating with honors, 21 students will continue their education at College of the Canyons, 24 students will be moving onto Universities of California, 24 will be attending California State Universities, 12 will be pursuing private colleges, 12 will be leaving to out-of- state or international schools, and other students stated they were going to take a gap year or were undetermined. In a unique fashion, instead of sharing her words about the class of 2025, Fine said that earlier in the school year each student wrote a senior speech, and she wanted to share lines from each speech. She read off what her students had written and said her words could never have done their experiences justice. As her final goodbye she wished them the best for their next journey. Associated Student Body President Tristan Simoncioni said to his classmates that it had been a pleasure to grow and work alongside them. “When we walk off the stage and into the paths our adult lives will forge. Remember, that high school was an experiment in dedication, where we've learned that success and failure are intertwined with progress.  I have a simple request for you. Wherever you go, find something worthy of your dedication and hold standing through success and failure,” said Simoncioni. Simoncioni alongside ASB Vice President James Chen read off their classmates’ names one by one as they walked to accept their diploma and after the last name was read the students cheered and walked back into the lobby to embrace each other.

Through trials and triumphs: AOC commemorates class of 2025

June 6, 2025

Student speaker Noemi Rozbrunch said she began preparing to leave for college early and, as she was cleaning her room, she said she found an old, dusty, and broken candle

Graduating senior Bella Jandt stands next to school director Kate Wolfe after accepting her diploma during iLEAD Online School's class of 2025 graduation ceremony held at Higher Vision Church on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

iLEAD Online School celebrates class of 2025

June 5, 2025

Always embody the spirit of a learner and continuously be curious was the last piece of advice iLEAD Online School Director Kate Wolfe left with students Thursday evening during iLEAD

A Hart High graduate waves at teh crowd before walking across the stage during the commencement ceremony on June 4, 2025 at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hart Hawks embrace heroism as class of 2025 soars

June 5, 2025

Hart High School celebrated the first class of Hawks soaring off into the distance as they graduated at College of the Canyons on Wednesday. Despite being the oldest Santa Clarita

Graduating nurses raise their arms in celebration during the 2025 College of the Canyons Pinning Ceremony held at the Performing Arts Center at COC on Monday, June 2, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

COC celebrates 2025 nursing program graduates

June 4, 2025

After years of hard work and dedication, navigating life’s triumphs and downfalls, and learning countless skills, the 2025 College of the Canyons nursing program class was celebrated with its pinning

Christina Paz Arguello with her acceptance letter from Oxford University on May 24, 2025 in Canyon Country, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

From Golden Valley to Oxford, local student set to attend prestigious university

June 4, 2025

When Christina Paz Arguello received her letter of acceptance to the University of Oxford, her family didn’t just celebrate — they went all out. Her sister played the Harry Potter

Golden Valley graduating seniors toss their caps into the air during Golden Valley High School's commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons on Monday, June 2, 2025. Maya Morales/ The Signal

Golden Valley commemorates 2025 graduates

June 3, 2025

View a list of the graduates here. Madison Castillo, the Associated Student Body president of Golden Valley High School, welcomed the class of 2025, their families and their friends by

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