Congratulations to the Class of 2019!  


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And Check Out These Photos

speaker Manny Barrios


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  • Scroll down to learn more about our 2019 commencement speaker and student award winners. 

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    You can still watch the complete livestream video here.


Manuel Alonzo Barrios Selected as Student Speaker

This year’s student commencement speaker is Manuel Alonzo Barrios, a first-generation college student who plans to become a dentist and one day open a community clinic that’s also a resource center for underserved and immigrant families.

Manny BarriosThe 24-year-old Gilroy resident has worked his way through college, holding multiple jobs while pursuing internships and serving as a student coordinator and mentor in the HEFAS program.

Manny's determination was recognized this year when he was awarded the Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award, which provides $20,000 to a community college student who transfers to the University of California, Santa Cruz.


Two students will receive the President's Award scholarship at this year's commencement ceremony.

This year's A. Robert DeHart Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to Karlen Kirkland, who plans to study Management Information Systems at San José State.

portrait of Edin VasquezEdin Aguilar Vazquez

portrait of Diana RendlerDiana Rendler

portrait of Karlen KirklandKarlen Kirkland

The 2019 commencement ceremony was held in the De Anza College Stadium on Friday, June 28.

Please note

There will be photographers and videographers recording activities before, during and after the graduation ceremony. If you prefer not to have your image recorded or used by De Anza College in informational and promotional materials, please notify the photographer or videographer.
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