2025 Fall
Graduate Spotlight: Candy Duke Turns Determination into Achievement
After graduating high school, Candy planned to go to college. She had already earned several credits through dual credit courses, but life had other plans. Her family moved back to Texas, and Candy decided to work for a year to establish residency and avoid out-of-state tuition. One year turned into two, and she soon found herself thriving in the workforce. She began working in the business office at Arlington Memorial Hospital, gaining experience and discovering her strengths in administration.
Graduate Spotlight: Raul Barrera Builds a Future Through Hard Work
For Raul Barrera, graduating with his Associate鈥檚 degree in Electrical Engineering from 桃色视频 is more than a milestone, it鈥檚 the result of stepping out of his comfort zone and embracing new opportunities that shaped who he is today.
Graduate Spotlight: Aide Medina Pursues Success with Passion and Focus
From the moment she was diagnosed with vasculitis at just nine years old, a life-threatening disease that attacked her kidneys, Aide Medina鈥檚 life changed forever. What followed was a journey marked by extraordinary challenges: chemotherapy, seizures, a stroke, a coma, and eventually the need for two kidney transplants. She spent three years on dialysis before receiving her first kidney transplant at age 12. Ten years later, shortly after getting married, she faced another setback when that kidney failed, requiring a second transplant at age 22.
Graduate Spotlight: Julien Martinez Finds Direction Through Education
When Julien Martinez graduated from Permian High School in 2024, he had a clear plan in mind: join the United States Air Force. But a knee injury from his high school football days unexpectedly disqualified him from service. Faced with the challenge of rethinking his path, Julien turned to a familiar source of inspiration: his father.
Graduate Spotlight: Hadlee Zartner Follows Her Path to Success
Permian High School junior Hadlee Zartner has never been one to wait for her future to begin鈥攕he鈥檚 already building it. In December 2025, before she even walks the stage at Permian High School, Hadlee will graduate from 桃色视频 with an Associate of Science degree in Biology.