CHICO — The group of 63 Falcons graduating from Fair View High School and Oakdale School on Friday drew a smaller group of parents, friends and other supporters but were no less enthusiastic than bigger crowds.
“Make a lot of noise,” Principal Andrew Moll instructed the crowd and they were happy to oblige.
Graduate Cosmo Colbert’s mom, Kathleen Colbert, beamed as she talked about her son’s accomplishments. Cosmo Colbert plans to attend Butte College in the fall and study film.
“I can’t say enough good things about Fair View,” said Kathleen Colbert. “The staff and support counselors have been amazing.”
Fairview High School and Oakdale School Principal Andrew Moll addresses the happy crowd at the schools’ graduation ceremony Friday, June 7, 2024 at DeGarmo Park in Chico, California. (Jennie Blevins/Enterprise-Record)
She said her son especially bonded with teacher Michael Bhojak.
“He showed him new ways to learn,” Kathleen Colbert said. “He was really present and supportive.”
She said Cosmo Colbert plans to hang out with his friends after graduation.
“Cosmo is one of the coolest people I know,” Kathleen Colbert said. She said her son received a scholarship and a California Assembly award.
Cosmo Colbert’s dad, David Burnett, was also very proud of his son.
“This is an amazing feeling,” Burnett said. “Cosmo is really friendly and will walk up to any stranger to talk.”
Graduate Christina Sanchez smiled as she got ready for the ceremony. She said she plans to study business management at Butte College in the fall. She is very ambitious and also wants to study culinary arts and work as a traveling chef.
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“My favorite dish is Adobo, a Filipino dish my dad makes,” Sanchez said. “I want to open a bakery someday and then a restaurant and serve international food.”
Sanchez said the most important lesson she learned in high school was not to dwell on things.
“I’m more at peace with myself,” Sanchez said.
Elida Garcia and her friend were happy to watch Garcia’s son, Izzaya Barajas, receive his diploma. She said her son plans to study auto mechanics at Butte College.
“He loved cars when he was little,” Garcia said. “He played with matchbox cars.”
Garcia said Barajas graduated six months before his class. She said Barajas’ sister was his mentor.
“She told him ‘if I can do it you can do it,’” Garcia said.
When giving his speech Moll said it was a “true honor” to stand with “the most courageous students in the community.”
“Great work everyone,” he said. “Trust all you have to be successful.”
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