Author: Illiana Banuelos

Michael Duhart is a remarkable student who has profoundly impacted Durango High School professionally and personally. Michael’s work ethic, intellect, and curiosity are the driving forces behind his academic success. He consistently exceeds expectations, engaging with assignments at a systemic level that fosters critical synthesis, evaluation, and a deep understanding of the material. His exceptional comprehension skills make him a natural mentor to his peers, who often turn to him for clarification and guidance. Michael’s academic record is even more impressive, considering the challenges he has overcome. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, brittle bone disease, and scoliosis, Michael faced significant physical…

Christian Brown, a senior at Variety School, is a shining example of resilience, growth, and positivity, making him a STAR Graduate. Throughout his high school journey, Christian has demonstrated a remarkable transformation both academically and personally. With unwavering dedication, he has consistently worked to improve his vocational skills, preparing himself for life beyond graduation with confidence and enthusiasm. What truly sets Christian apart is his charm and ability to connect with others. His warm personality and genuine kindness have helped him build strong relationships with peers, teachers, and staff. Over time, Christian has made incredible strides in his social and…

Bebe Harris exemplifies strength, resilience, and determination. Despite the heartbreaking loss of both parents during her high school years, Bebe never let tragedy define her. Instead, she rose above it, becoming a shining light within the Arbor View High School community. She maintained a rigorous academic schedule, taking honors classes all four years, and consistently demonstrated excellence in the classroom. Outside of academics, Bebe showcased her versatility and team spirit by participating in multiple sports, including soccer, wrestling, and tennis. Even with her demanding schedule, she balanced a part-time job at Chipotle, showing incredible dedication and responsibility. With plans to…

Desert Rose High School is proud to recognize Christopher Pacheco as its 2025 Star Graduate. Throughout his high school journey, Christopher overcame the challenges of balancing school with responsibilities at home. Despite the multitude of pressures, he remained focused, never letting obstacles get in his way. Academically, Christopher is known for his strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. He constantly pushed himself to do more than what was expected, which also influenced his classmates to become better students. Outside the classroom, Christopher enjoys relaxing and spending quality time with family and friends. His positive energy and professional nature have made…

Michael Duhart is a remarkable student who has profoundly impacted Durango High School professionally and personally. Michael’s work ethic, intellect, and curiosity are the driving forces behind his academic success. He consistently exceeds expectations, engaging with assignments at a systemic level that fosters critical synthesis, evaluation, and a deep understanding of the material. His exceptional comprehension skills make him a natural mentor to his peers, who often turn to him for clarification and guidance. Michael’s academic record is even more impressive, considering the challenges he has overcome. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, brittle bone disease, and scoliosis, Michael faced significant physical…

Kylie Taylor has been with Nevada Learning Academy (NVLA) since 7th grade, maintaining straight A’s while being a competitive dancer. She will attend her dream college, The Juilliard School, this fall and has amazing opportunities this summer to advance her career in dance. Congratulations to Star Graduate Kylie Taylor of Nevada Learning Academy at CCSD. Visit stargrads.ccsd.net to see more of CCSD’s 2025 Star Graduates.

Cheyenne High School is thrilled to announce its 2025 Star Graduate, Austin Ver Planck! With an impressive 4.5 weighted grade point average (GPA) and a remarkable Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score of 89 as a sophomore, Austin has consistently excelled academically, tackling challenging college-level and honors courses since 9th grade. His dedication to excellence is matched only by his resilience, overcoming personal challenges with unwavering determination. Austin’s bright future continues as he plans to earn an associate degree in business administration from the College of Southern Nevada. This is a well-deserved honor for his hard work and perseverance…

May 18th is National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! CCSD Speech-Language Therapy Services provide diagnostic, direct, and consultative services to students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech sound production, voice, and fluency. Thank you for everything you do! To learn more about CCSD Speech-Language Therapy services, click here. 

Tyrell Holloway exemplifies what it means to be a Longhorn and has been named Legacy High School’s 2025 Star Graduate! Tyrell is an all-around student-athlete. He has earned a white letter twice, participating in football, bowling, and track and field. The white letter signifies his dedication, leadership and commitment to his fellow teammates. He has served as a captain for all three sports. Tyrell holds the Legacy High School all-time record in shotput and is our senior athlete of the year. He maintains a 3.930 grade point average (GPA) and has already committed to attending the College of Idaho to…

Wayne N. Tanaka was born in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii in 1948. He received his Bachelor of Science at the University of Utah and his Master of Education Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He began his career in the Clark County School District in 1972 as a teacher at Jim Bridger Junior High School. He was involved in various leadership roles throughout his time with the District. Just to name a few, he was the Dean of Students at Bonanza High School, Principal at Sunset High School, Principal of Robison Middle School, Principal of Clark High School and…