Friends, family and supporters of the Class of 2015 turned out to wish their graduates well at the Venture Academy Family of Schools (VAFS) Commencement Ceremony.
The Wednesday, June 3, 2015 event was held at the A.G. Spanos Center at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. It’s the first time VAFS held its ceremony at this venue, because the growing San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) charter school needed something bigger than it had in previous years.
That is because 228 graduates makes this the largest graduating class since VAFS was chartered in 2001.
Graduating seniors took part in the ceremony. Valedictorian Valeria Cervantes spoke. Alexandria Cirella danced. Leslie Watts sang. Other students played a role, too.
SJCOE officials were also on the commencement agenda.
County Superintendent of Schools James A. Mousalimas and VAFS Director Kathleen Focacci addressed the graduates as the ceremony began. San Joaquin County Board of Education Vice President Janet Dyk gave the official Acceptance of Class, which ended the ceremony.
The A.G. Spanos Center erupted in cheers, and the graduates from the Class of 2015 marched out into their futures.