WNC Celebrates Record 168 Jump Start Grads

May 20, 2024

Since creating its Jump Start College more than decade ago, there have never been as many graduates as the Western Nevada College’s Class of 2024 produced.

WNC will honor a record 168 graduates at graduation ceremonies on May 20 in Carson City and May 23 in Fallon.

The program includes nine participating high schools, three academies and homeschool students.

“The WNC Jump Start Program continues to grow and I am so happy for the high school, charter school and homeschool students who will complete their associate degree even before receiving their high school diplomas!” WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe said. “These students are ready for the next step whether that be transfer or entering the workforce. Congrats to them all!”

Carson High School

Taelyn Ailes, Jessica Artz, Melenny Avalos Diaz, Reed Barbarigos, Annika Bruketta, Arlette Castañeda Jimenez, Mia Colonna, Matthew Doan, Melina Duarte, Angela Fausto Hernandez, Eduardo Fonseca, Zachary Freed, Kayla Germain, Anakin Guzzetta, Esmay Harger, Alexis Harris, Kylie Heckman, Robert Heidt, Isaac Hope-Almazan, Leondre Long, Brookelyn McGee, Jason McKinney, London Miller, Natalya Miller, Sarah Miller, Eyden Nichols, Lucas O’Brien, Dylan Olson, Kate Read, Rhianna Redwine, Kameron Reed, Evan Risi, Alyssa Saragosa, Luisa Segura-Cruz, Corinne Temau, Josephine Verive-Cain, Kylee Wentz, Boston Wesolowski

Churchill County High School

Alicia Basurto-Fernandez, Rafe Brown, Ava Ekins-Faught, Sebastian Escartin, Elena Holt, Camryn Hook, Reece Hutchings, Ronald Lee, Joel Lopez, Johary Lozano, Daniel Madera, Brienna McArthur, April McCutcheon, Kiley Wallace

Dayton High School

Muskan Atrafi, Diana Banuelos Ibarra, Colton Clark, Aspen Evans, Macen Harker, Westley Paul, Mikalah Timbreza, Whitney Winward, Raquel Workman

Douglas High School

Roque Chavez, Lila Ellis, Cooper Eyerly, Sarah Flynt, Ava Kerley, Brooklyn Laremore, Jersie Leedom, Grace Plummer, Hailey Wagstaff, Aleeah Weaver

Fernley High School

Selena Albarran, Nathaniel Arnold, Kaitlyn Bailey, Carissa Companey, Anaysia Doran, Vivian Felix, Jyllenna Carleen Fiesta, Justice Herrington, Joshua Luis, Layla Trujillo, Brynne Wilcox, Emma Woolsey

Homeschool

Coen Adkins, Anna Bogh, Sarah Clauson, Casey Colley, Isaac Griffin, Joyana Southerland

Mater Academy

Crystal Angulo, Dianisel Ayala, Neveah Cobb, Ellery Diaz, Ashley Garcia Prado, Victor Granillo, Chloe Keovorabouth, Omar Padilla, Armani Paniagua, Alexia Raygoza, Dermmell Reed, Juan Rosales, Brookelynn Thomas, Christiana Williams, Joshua Yepez Villanueva

Nevada Virtual Academy

Kaylen Abao, Devan Arnson, Michaela Bornales, Aiyannah Craddock, Malia DeSouza, Eva Kauffman, Alyssa Lincoln, Brooke McDaniel, Hagyl Miller, Sesym Miller, Ella Ungs, Haley West, Simone Weston, Robert Woods

Oasis Academy

Serenity Achurra, Sophia Aguilar, Sarah Baker, Emily Bird, Shelbi Bracken, Mackenzie Bryant, Andrew Catlin, Amanda Christopherson, Gracie Cosman, Madison Darst, Halle Feest, Lyanne Garcia, Sebastian Gomez Holguin, Ruby Hiskett, Kennadee Irving, Natalie Jaques, Levi Johnson, Elijah Matter, Donovan May, Hunter McNabb, Bryan Mendoza, Thanh Nguyen, Sarah Polish, Eneyde Rios, Corbin Rollano, Amora Routt, Rain Shine, Tyler Siebecker, Anna Springfield, Gabriella Stiehl, Benjamin Urtz, Aubrey Vaughn

Silver Stage High School

Kamarie Cooper, Lillian Howell, Kahlil LaCour, Jessica Mendoza Jaramillo, Solomon Olshen, Colt Shackley, Sopheea Victorio, Kayla Volkov

Smith Valley High School

Sophia Stanton, Gillian Urton

Virginia City High School

Madison Burry, Alexander Clough, Josie Hatcher, Hannah McCoy

Yerington High School

Isabelle Bodenstein, Anette Penaloza, Viola Soukup, Lily Trunk