It takes a village to see achievements earned, and it always takes a community to celebrate those milestones achieved. Congratulations to our Loop community graduates! You've done the hard work, and it's paid off, so we're excited to honor your dedication and determination to get to the next chapter of your story. Just remember the sky's the limit and as Eleanor Roosevelt so eloquently said,  "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

Activities & Accolades – He was on Salinas High’s Mountain Biking Team.

Future Plans – He will be attending Colorado Mesa University for Business/Finance.

Proud Family – parents, Laurie and Gage Banks, and siblings Isaac, Eli, Jonah, and Ruth of Toro Park.

Activities & Accolades - He is a 4-year member of Salinas FFA and held the offices of Sentinel and President.

Future plans - He will be attending the fire academy at Monterey Peninsula College.

Proud Family – parents, Jamie and Bobby, and sister, Macy of Las Palmas I.

Activities & Accolades - While at Salinas High School, she played softball, earning First Team All-League honors, helping win the Division 1 CCS title, and make two-time State appearances. She graduated with honors as a top 25 student, National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation, and a Community Service Award.  She also participated in National Charity League. 

Future Plans - She plans to attend UC Irvine and major in Political Science with plans to attend law school. 

Proud Family – parents, Joseph and Leticia Cisneros, sisters, Julia and Jenna of Toro Park.

 

Julia Cisneros graduated from UC Irvine with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.  Future Plans - She will be working for Whitson Engineers as an Assistant Engineer with plans to become a licensed Civil Engineer in the near future. 

Proud Family - parents, Joseph and Leticia Cisneros, sisters, Jessica and Jenna of Toro Park.

Activities & Accolades - Dean's Honor Cord - Dean's List Award every semester (2023-2025) Academic Performance Award - Master of Business & Science (MBS) Program; Honorable Mention Poster Presenter at PDA Week 2025 Conference; Bradbury Endowed Scholarship; Barbara Hamkalo Scholarship; Graduate Assistant to the Provost; Parenteral Drug Association SoCal Student Chapter - VP of Finance Students for Rare - National Organization for Rare Diseases Club; Women in Science Club.

Future Plans - Devon will be joining the Biotechnology industry. Ideally, she hopes to pursue a career in the clinical space, working in the Quality and Regulatory sciences. She is particularly excited by the collaborative and fast-evolving nature of the biotech landscape and looks forward to joining a team where she can continue to grow, innovate, and make a difference.

Proud Family - Devon grew up in Las Palmas Ranch II, attending Spreckels, Buena Vista, and Salinas High Schools prior to her undergraduate and graduate studies. She is part of The Cooper Family, including Cassandra, Colin, & Alexandra (Twin Sister), without whose love, guidance, and encouragement she would not be where she is today pursuing her passion. Neighbors Judy and Les Willis have lived next door her entire life, providing community and support and becoming close as an extended family.

Activities & Accolades – Rylee has graduated with CFS Honors, FFA AG Honors, and Fast Academy honors. She played Volleyball all 4 years with 2 CCS Division 1 championships. She was awarded The Richard Chamberlain Award two years in a row. She played varsity lacrosse all 4 years and made 2nd team all-league as well.

Future Plans – Rylee will be attending Fresno State University majoring in Sports Business/Management with a minor in Agriculture business.

Proud Family- parents, Michelle and Tom, siblings Jacob and Keith, along with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins of Harper Canyon.

Activities & accolades – She played two years of Field Hockey and is 1st Chair Saxophone in the school band and orchestra.

Future Plans – She will be spending the summer in South Carolina with her mom. This fall, she’ll attend MPC before transferring to UCSC to pursue a degree in Marine Biology/Sciences. 

Proud Family – dad, Christian, and siblings, Zoee and Nico of Berry/Enos neighborhood.

Activities & Accolades – He participated in the History Honors Seminar and studied for a summer at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He was Captain of the school’s Ultimate Frisbee Team.

Proud Family – grandparents, Mike and Diane Middaugh of Corral de Tierra Oaks.

Future Plans - Josh has accepted a position with North Salinas High, teaching History and coaching swimming.

Proud Family - grandparents, Mike and Diane Middaugh of the Corral de Tierra Oaks.

Future Plans – Kaitlin is planning to work as a School Counselor.

Proud Family – grandparents, Mike and Diane Middaugh of the Corral de Tierra Oaks.

Activities & Accolades – Molly maintained the top 25 GPA for all 4 years in school. She participated in the Lyceum of Monterey County and Teach Democracy Outstanding Prosecution Witness from the Monterey County High School Mock Trial Program, People v. Gold (2024-2025). She played Lacrosse and Field Hockey for Salinas High.

Future Plans – She is attending Muir College at UC San Diego in the fall.

Proud Family – parents, Kris and Jennifer and sister, Madeline of Las Palmas II.

 

Activities & Accolades - She was on the Varsity Tennis team for 4 years. She was active in the National Charity League, Monterey Bay, for 6 years.

Future plans – Ava will be attending Cal Poly SLO in the fall as a Public Health major.

Proud Family – parents, Stephanie Trost and Robb Kittel, and brother, Josh Kittel of Las Palmas. 

Activities & Accolades – Allison is a previous graduate of Salinas High School Class of 2015 and CSU Sacramento Graduate Class of 2019 with a degree in Criminal Justice.

Future Plans - She is currently working for a Sacramento-based law firm specializing in Landlord-Tenant Law & studying for the California Bar Exam that she will take in July.

Proud Family – parents, Troy and Sandra, and sister Jessica Mason of Las Palmas II.

Activities & Accolades – Lucas graduated as a member of the National Honor Society and CSF Certificate of Scholarship. He was honored by the California Rodeo Salinas and Community Foundation for Monterey in recognition of his dedication and hard work. He was a member of the Spring 4-H Club, where he held the office of Attendance & Corresponding Secretary and Sargent in Arms. He played football for Palma and was a member of the school's Prison Ministry. 

Future Plans – Lucas will be attending the University of Arizona, where he’ll be studying Ag. Management and Economics this fall.

Proud Family – Neil and Lisa Milburn of Corral de Tierra.

Activities & Accolades – She graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Future Plans - Annalisa will attend graduate school at CSU Fullerton to become a speech-language pathologist.

Proud Family - parents, Daniel and Wendy More, and siblings Camryn and Thomas of Toro Park.

Future Plans – Camryn will begin her career as a registered dietitian.

Proud Family – parents, Daniel and Wendy More, and siblings Annalisa and Thomas of Toro Park.

Activities & Accolades - Thomas graduated with National Honor Society and California Scholastic Federation honors. He played Tennis and golf and ran Cross Country in high school. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is an Eagle Scout, Troop 93.

Future Plans – Thomas will be attending Cal Poly SLO to study statistics and data science.

Proud Family – parents, Daniel and Wendy, and siblings, Annalisa and Camryn of Toro Park.

Current Career - Justin is now working as an EMT-Firefighter for the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Proud Family – Jeannine Pacioni, The Meadows.

Activities & Accolades – She was a member of the National Honor Society, Varsity Golf Captain, a member of the National Charity League of the Monterey Bay, and volunteered for SNIPBUS, Books for Africa, SPCA, and Children’s Fund. She is a founder of Brad’s Barkery in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Future Plans – Ava will be attending Southern Methodist University in Fall 2025.

Proud Family - Robert & Virginia Powell of Toro Sunshine.

Future Plans - She plans to return to California to start her career.

Proud family - parents, Jerry and Natalie Rava; and siblings, Bella and Tessa of Pasadera.

Future Plans - She plans to return to California to complete her CFP exams and start her career.

Proud family - parents, Jerry and Natalie Rava, and siblings, Ava and Tessa all from Pasadera.

Dino graduated from the Monterey High School MAOS Program

Activities & Accolades Dino graduated with a 4.37 GPA. He is the MHS Arm Wrestling Club Coach.

Future Plans - Dino will be attending the Monterey Peninsula College Fire Academy.

Proud Family - The Rinaudo Family of Indian Springs Ranch.

 

Isabella Rodriguez 

Activities & Accolades – She played for the Salinas High Field Hockey team and works at Angelina's. 

Future Plans - Isabella will be attending San Diego State University in the fall. 

Proud Family and your neighborhood - mom, Cristin, Robert, and siblings Sophia, Lynae, and Peter of Toro Park. 

 Activities & Accolades – Elizabeth graduated summa cum laude, she was a member of Maryville College’s honor society, Alpha Gamma Sigma. She was awarded two Student Achievement awards: the Core Curriculum Liberal Arts Award and the Irma Young Outstanding Senior Award in Interpreting. She sang and toured in the Maryville College Concert Choir, including Scotland in 2023. In addition, Elizabeth played on the varsity tennis team for 4 years.

 Future Plans - She is moving to Washington DC, where she’s been accepted into Gallaudet University’s two-year Master’s program in American Sign Language Interpretation program.

 Proud Family - She has lived her entire life in Toro Park Estates, attending schools here with the support of her mother, Jennie Conway Shwaiko, and grandmother, Debie Conway, friends and neighbors.

Activities & Accolades – K.d. managed a full load of coursework while being a full-time parent. She also oversaw Salinas High School’s Color Guard program and is an active high Sierras hiker.

Future Plans – K.d. will be continuing her education at CSUMB in the fall, pursuing a teaching credential.

Proud Family – husband, Aaron, and kids, Skye and Eva; proud parents, Barry and Ronna, and brother, Ben of Corral de Tierra.

Future Plans – She will be attending the University of Hawaii Manoa in the fall where she will be studying Marine Biology.

Proud Family – mom, Ginger, and two sisters of San Benancio.

Activities & Accolades - Gibson enjoyed four years of football, three years of varsity wrestling, some CCS appearances, and one State Championship win, as well as many good times with friends. Gibson will graduate as an NFS member and will put his hard-working nature to good use as a Mustang this fall.  

Future Plans – He will be attending California Polytechnic State University San Luis to study Business Administration at the Orfalea School of Business.

Proud Family – parents, Jerrett and Ingrid, and siblings, Griffin and Gretchen of Toro Park Estates. We are so proud of you, Gibby!

 

Activities & Accolades - Having enjoyed four years of football, three years of varsity wrestling, and many CCS appearances, including one State Championship victory. Griffin will graduate as a member of NSF and CSF and is ready to move on to his next chapter. 

Future Plans – Hi will be attending Colorado State University’s Walter Scott Jr. School of  Engineering, where he will study civil engineering. 

Proud Family – parents, Jerrett and Ingrid, and siblings, Gibson and Gretchen of Toro Park Estates.  It is with great pride that we send him off to build his exciting new future!