In Photos: Cal Hills Class of 2011

As Cal Hills seniors said goodbye, so did several staff and administrators. Principal Katie Martinez will retire after 24 years with the Milpitas Unified School District. English teacher Grace O' Leary concluded her 41st year in the district. Psychologist Steve Smith is also retiring after 33 years in the district.

At the commencement on June 17, the following students received special recognitions:

Roger Wollesen Award for academic excellence - Fabiola Marquez

Flemming Madsen Award for positive life changes - Jeremy Rushing

Gladys Fernandes Award for school spirit - Rejeana Andres

Paul Cauchi Award for outstanding leadership and sportsmanship - Antonio Ramon Solis

Community Service Award - Rejeana Andres, Kelsey Beets, Ferlandy Caceros, Geraldine Cayabyab, Guadalupe Dominguez Lopez, Senh Hoang Chi, Courtney Lindberg, Fabiola Marquez, Gabriela Mata Vasquez, Jonah Mendoza, Francisco Navas Gonzalez and Jamila Erika Saquid.

Honor Roll - Brandi Cascayan, Peter Fernandez, Courtney Lindberg, Fabioloa Marquez, Edgar Ortiz Montes and Jeremy Rushing.

Kiwanis/Turn Around Scholarship - Taylor Lane, Gabriela Mata Vasquez, Sabrina Rodriguez and Jeremy Rushing

Out to Lunch Scholarship - Patrick Gabriel Lauron, Antonio Ramon Solis and Peter Fernandez

Ron Won  Scholarship - Rechelle Velasquez

Santos/Joyner Scholarship - Fabiola Marquez and David Ibañez