Slaton Class of 2012: Great enthusiasm 

Slaton Class of 2012: Great enthusiasm

May 25, 2012 (Menafn - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --After 13 years of school, the 70 Slaton High School 2012 graduates are ready to meet their future.

--Valedictorian: Jarod Ledesma, son of Melissa and Adil Benhassou

--Salutatorian: Karmelita Valderaz, daughter of Francisco and Rosa Muniz

--Number of graduates: 70

Total Scholarship money: 224,186 and counting

--What makes this class special: "The Slaton High School Class of 2012 has great enthusiasm and many strong personalities. They have a great sense of humor, are friendly and kind. They have been a positive influence for those around them.

This class has a competitive edge, competing with and against one another, always trying to rise above, always striving to do better, and accomplish more than other classes or students, in the past. This competitiveness has given them strength and taught them endurance. These strengths have been evident in their sports, choir, robotics, band and UIL. They have gone above and beyond; they have met many personal goals and set the bar high for future graduating classes. The Slaton High School Administration, Teachers, Staff, and fellow students are proud of those young men and women and wish them the very best in their future endeavors." -- Dana Wright, counselor

--Senior Class President and Master of Ceremonies: Jace Jones, son of J.D. and Julie Jones

--Student Body President: Raul Cruz Vasquez, son of Raul and Sofia Vasquez

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