California School for the Deaf (CSD) proudly announces the graduation of its Class of 2025. Forty seniors received their diplomas at a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 30, at the school gymnasium at Gallaudet Drive in Fremont.
The commencement speaker was Clara Baldwin, a distinguished alumna from the Class of 2007; valedictorian Sevan Ikeda and salutatorian Gabriella Bibb, joined her on stage, reflecting on the accomplishments and aspirations of their graduating class.
Several members of the Class of 2025 have earned notable academic honors. Bibb and Ikeda received the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma in recognition of their achievement across core academic subjects. Bibb, Ikeda and Emery Letendre-Jackson have also earned the California State Seal of Biliteracy, awarded for demonstrated proficiency in English and American Sign Language.
The graduating class has chosen the motto: “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end.” The selected class colors—slate blue, grey and tan—symbolize strength, resilience and growth. This year’s class mascot is Tom and Jerry, representing the enduring bonds of friendship and perseverance through challenges.
CSD extends congratulations to the Class of 2025 and looks forward to their continued success as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Graduating Students
Leslie Judy Acosta-Martinez – Greenfield
Zyier K Ali – San Francisco
Enrique Almanza – Avenal
Eugene Dacones Aquino – Fremont
Juan Xavier Berry-Berlinski – San Francisco
Gabriella Irja Bibb – Livermore
Geneva Estelle Brock – Carmichael
Wei Nan Allan John Carpenter – Fair Oaks
Santiago Guillermo Chacon – Fortuna
Janet Colmenares Rodriguez – San Francisco
Jaden Bagshaw Dingel – Fremont
Achilles Marcus Mauro Doria – Fremont
Athan Matthew Mauro Doria – Fremont
Julianna Marie Douglas – Vallejo
Yahir Arturo Fernandez-Sierra – Fremont
Taiven Brae Foust – Sacramento
Ruitian Gan – San Francisco
Juliana Olivia Hammons – Union City
Roland Ray Harding-Raushaun – Sacramento
Venus Lorraine Hartfield-Bye – Newark
Isamu Mike Hatch – Fremont
Priscilla Lee Hawes – Menlo Park
Dorina Tida Her – Redding
Hugo Abraham Hernandez Hilario – Fresno
Andy Jose Hernandez Sosa – San Jose
Sevan Kretz Ikeda – Fremont
Emery Alana Letendre-Jackson – Fair Oaks
Alejandro Sebastian Luna – Oakland
Alexander Bebe Martinez – Fresno
Sharon Nicolle Amaya Martinez – San Jose
Josie Melena – Winters
Evelyn Anevay Nelson – Stockton
Aiden Alejandro Olea – Fremont
Benjamin Anselmo Olivas Guerrero – Manteca
Jason Matthew Ostrowski – Vallejo
Ysabel Josephina Panuco – Mountain House
Logan Malachi Oppus Pendergraft – Fair Oaks
Andres Gabriel Salazar Ruiz – Hanford
Diego Joaquin Salinas – Hayward
Jose Antonio Vazquez – Oakland
