Vista Nueva High School is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of its graduating seniors. The Class of 2025 has demonstrated excellence in academics, service, and personal achievement—earning scholarships, graduation cords, and special honors that reflect their hard work and dedication.
Military Commitment
Vista Nueva graduate Casey Bannowsky has chosen to serve our country and was recognized for enlisting in the United States Army.
Scholarship Recipients
Several students were awarded prestigious scholarships to support their continued education:
Miguel Ortiz received the Head-Brady Memorial Foundation Scholarship through San Juan College.
Lilly Whitaker was honored with two scholarships: the Richardson Bannahan (A. Friddle) Foundation Scholarship from SJC and the Kendrick Family Scholarship from the AMSD Foundation. She is notably the first-ever Vista Nueva recipient of the Kendrick Family Scholarship.
Cheyenne Justice earned both the Wayne Tarpley Memorial Foundation Scholarship (SJC) and an additional scholarship from the AMSD Foundation.
Azlyn Matthews received the Charlene Gaston Education Scholarship, awarded through the AMSD Foundation.
Eliana Gallegos was named a Counselor Scholar in recognition of her exceptional work and advocacy for mental health awareness.
Graduation Cord Recipients
Many seniors were honored with cords for academic achievement and community service:
3.0 GPA or Higher: Eliana Gallegos, Cheyenne Justice
6 or More Dual Credits at San Juan College: Eliana Gallegos, Cheyenne Justice, Lilly Whitaker
Blood Donation Service: Miguel Ortiz, Broen Thomson, Casey Bannowsky, Azlyn Matthews, Lilly Whitaker, Marilyn Shelby
Vista Nueva staff, families, and the entire Aztec school community are incredibly proud of these students for their resilience, leadership, and commitment to their futures.
Congratulations to the Vista Nueva Class of 2025!