City of Maricopa Honors High School Graduating Employees

Published on May 20, 2025

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Before they walked across the graduation stage, they were already contributing to the success of our city. Whether assisting residents at City Hall, shelving books and supporting programs at the library, or helping keep things running smoothly at Copper Sky, these high school seniors have played meaningful roles across multiple city departments. Balancing school and work isn’t easy, but they’ve done it with dedication, maturity, and a whole lot of heart.

"In a city as young and ambitious as Maricopa, it's only fitting that we celebrate young leaders who are already helping us build something great. Their journey is just beginning, and we’re lucky to be part of it,” shares Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith.

“To our graduates: Your hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. You’ve already made an impact here, and we can’t wait to see how far you’ll go."

Among the graduates are lifeguards, recreation aides, and part-time assistants who have contributed to the City of Maricopa’s mission while simultaneously working toward their diplomas.

Introducing the Class of 2025 Graduates:

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Aaron Martinez – Recreation Aide
Desert Sunrise High School
Attending ASU in Tempe to major in marketing

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Jaden Hill – Recreation Aide
Heritage Academy
Attending the US Naval Academy majoring in engineering and minoring in pre-med, with the goal of becoming an astronaut.

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Patrick Pettis – Recreation Aide
Maricopa High School
Aiming to go into trade school for HVAC and continue to work for the city

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Luca Hernandez – Recreation Aide
Heritage Academy
Going on a two year mission for my church and then aiming for a scholarship for soccer at GCU! Planning on majoring in physical therapy or business

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Teyon Green – Recreation Aide Athletics
Vista Grande High School
Going to college to play football at Lake Forest College in Illinois

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Ami Griffin - Recreation Aide Athletics
Maricopa High School
Continue to work for the City of Maricopa and giving time to think about the future

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Alyssa Yon - Recreation Aide Child Watch
Desert Sunrise High School
Attending CAC to further her education and attend the Nursing Program

Catherine Correa - Recreation Aide Child Watch
Maricopa High School
Attending Arizona State University majoring in biomedical engineering

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Usmai Cortes - Recreation Aide
Desert Sunrise High School
Attending Grand Canyon University and studying Forensic Science

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Nathan Alarcon - Recreation Aide Child Watch
Desert Sunrise High School
Attending Arizona State University studying computer systems analysis. Plan is to pursue a career in technology design

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Caroline Boakye-Agyei - Recreation Aide Child Watch
Enlisted in the army and will be attending Arizona State University to study Health Science

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Christian Brambila - Recreation Aide Fitness
Desert Sunrise High School
Enlisting in the Navy after graduation.

Please join us in congratulating all our graduating employees!