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TILLER FRIDAY REFLECTIONS
From the desk of Dr. Tuin, THS Principal
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REFLECCIONES SEMANALES DE LOS TILLERS
Del escritorio de Dr. Tuin, Director de THS

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5/30/2019

One Tuesday evening, we conducted Tustin High School’s 97^th Commencement Ceremony. About 3,000 people packed the stadium to take in this grand event. So much work was completed behind the scene to prepare for this event. From custodians to administration, hours of effort was brought to a climax when the processional music began. Students filled the white seats in the middle of the field signaling the end of their high school experience.

Teacher of the Year, Ms. Moeller offered some words of wisdom to the graduates. Students Natalie Martinez, Marissa Ochoa, and Anyah Smith each made one last verbal contribution from the podium on stage. Oscar Aguilar provided not only the National Anthem, but a musical piece of inspiration and reflection. And all of the students were acknowledged infront of their peers, family, and friends as graduating Tillers. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the students joined together in one last “T-Town Chant”. For students and their families, It was an evening of celebration, joy, and relief.

One of my main roles in the graduation ceremony is shaking the hands of students as they come back to their seats on the field. It is one last opportunity to make a quick connection and congratulate students individually for their contributions to Tustin High School. As students moved by me, I felt a little sadness because I will miss them. There are some great young people and some incredible stories represented; each one of them represents a different journey. They will go on to do a variety of amazing things in their lives. However, they all have one thing in common- They are Tillers. Their high school experience is over, and they are on to new endeavors. But hopefully they will all remember: “once a Tiller, always a Tiller”.

As I left the stadium and meandered back to my office, I couldn’t help but notice the students interacting with their family and friends behind the stadium. I could see the joy, excitement, and pride flowing from the faces of graduates. Nothing significant happens without investment, sacrifice, and hard work. I could see that this event was a celebration of all that work. For many, this will be the first of other graduations, but for all, this was their only high school graduation ever. This entire year, I have been so grateful to be connected to the Tiller family. There have been so many highlights and meaningful moments throughout the year, but Tuesday night was among the very best. As I sat on stage and looked out among the students, families, and friends that had gathered, I couldn’t help think, “It is great to be a Tiller!”

For those connected to seniors, I wish your student and your family the very best; It has been an honor to serve your family. For those who will be returning next year, I can’t wait. The class of 2020 are now seniors and it is going to be a special year. Thank you for being an amazing community of learners. I look forward to more learning next year.

Be blessed and go Tillers!

Dr. Jon Tuin

Tustin High School Principal

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TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
(Announced to students school-wide, daily, at 3rd Period)

2019-20 School Year Important Dates

Monday, July 15th: Aeries Parent Portal opens for 2019-20 Data Confirmation
Tuesday, July 30th: 12th Grade Registration 8 AM-12 pm
Wednesday, July 31st: 11th Grade Registration 8 AM-12 pm
Thursday, August 1st: 10th Grade Registration 8 AM-12 pm
Friday, August 2nd: 9th Grade Registration 8 AM-12 pm
Tuesday, August 6th: 9th Grade Orientation sponsored by the THS Link Crew
Tuesday, August 13th: 1st Day of School

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