Alejandro Mejia throws the graduates double peace signs. Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley.
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Lucia Mar’s Central Coast New Tech High School watched 57 students get their diplomas Saturday morning.
According to the district, 47% of the graduates are headed to four-year universities — and 12 of those students are headed to Cal Poly. The district also listed Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine and Penn State among the campuses chosen by the New Tech graduates.
Another 47% of the graduates are on their way to community colleges, while 6% plan to immediately join the workforce.
Overall, the students earned more than $130,000 in scholarships, the district said.
Saturday’s ceremony also celebrated three valedictorians: Magnus Ling and Hannah Pankratz, who are headed to UC Davis; and Riley Reeves, who is headed to UC Berkeley.
Joesue Jauregui gesters toward his classmates. Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Magnus Ling mimics a golf swing. Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Kyle Timmer waves bye to his classmates. Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly, and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Andres Zarate throws his hands up. Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Jonah Zeidler lets out a yell. Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Alejandro Mejia was the speaker at large. Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
ASB president Elizabeth Moore addresess her classmates. Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
The graduating class of 2025 walk into the commencement stage. Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Alejandro Mejia throws the graduates double peace signs. Central Coast New Tech High School honored 57 graduates in the Class of 2025 on June 7, 2025. Students are heading to schools like UC Davis, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
This story was originally published June 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM.
Sadie Dittenber writes about education for The Tribune and is a California Local News Fellow through the UC Berkeley School of Journalism. Dittenber graduated from The College of Idaho with a degree in international political economy.
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