TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — It’s graduation month for thousands of students and families in Pima County. Today, kindergartners from Davidson Elementary School received their certificate of promotion.
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One by one, Davidson’s kindergarten class of 2024 marched their way to their teachers to get their certificate of promotion.
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Families were anxiously waiting with their phones ready to record, making sure to get a snapshot of this special day.
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Loved ones showed up with handfuls of balloons and flowers for their little graduates.
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With certificates in hand, I asked a few trailblazers what they’re most looking forward to in the first grade.
Jazmine: “Getting new friends.”
Leonel: “'Cause it’s a different school.”
Evie: “We get to go on field trips.”
Elijah: “Subtracting!”
As the kids said goodbye to their friends and teachers, I also asked what they’ll miss the most about kindergarten.
Evie: “Teachers!”
Elijah: “Learning.”
Jazmine: “Playing and doing math.”
These future leaders of America have big dreams and already know what they want to be when they grow up.
Leonel: “Astronaut.”
Evie: “I want to be a singer when I grow up!”
Jazmine: “A manager!”
Elijah: “A firefighter!”
The kids are now on their way to first grade. By the year 2036, this kindergarten class will be walking across the stage for their high school graduation.
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Jacqueline Aguilar is a multimedia journalist at KGUN 9. Born and raised in Yuma, AZ., she is no stranger to the unforgiving Arizona heat. Now this U of A wildcat is excited to be back in Tucson and is looking forward to involving herself in the community. Share your story ideas with Jacqueline by emailing jacqueline.aguilar@kgun9.com or connecting on Facebook, Instagram or X.