We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of ASB’s second graduating class, who have danced with us over the past decade and successfully utilized the academic and social and emotional resources and tools provided to pave the way for their continued education.
Our graduates include Carlos Lopez, Yanitza Morales, Jhovanny Olivares, Stephanie Pattynama, Evelyn Cruz, Amy Rocio, Ruby Peña, Stephanie Cruz, Alin Sotelo, Andrew Carmona, Suraya Knott, and Diego Lopez. Our Graduation Dinner & Ceremony on June 23rd was marked by heartfelt speeches, a nostalgic video capturing their growth over the last 10 years, a delightful dinner honoring their achievements, captivating dance performances by Alin Sotelo and Carlos Lopez, and a touching farewell video. The night was filled with celebration and dancing!
We are immensely proud of each and every one of our graduates and eagerly anticipate their future accomplishments. Below are the college and career programs that each graduate plans to attend this fall:
Diego Lopez: CSU San Marcos
Evelyn Cruz: CSU San Marcos
Ruby Peña: CSU San Marcos
Stephanie Pattynama: CSU San Marcos
Andrew Carmona: Palomar College
Amy Rocio: Palomar College
Yanitza Morales: Rice University
Carlos Lopez: San Diego State
Alin Sotelo: Mira Costa College
Jhovanny Olivares: CSU Fullerton
Stephanie Cruz: Palomar College
Suraya Knott: 911 Dispatcher Program
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our staff members, board members, donors, and volunteers for making this remarkable journey possible for A Step Beyond. Your support is instrumental in empowering the success of these 12 graduates and all the youth at A Step Beyond, providing them with the resources they need to thrive artistically, academically, and personally. Together, we are creating bright futures each day through your generosity.
