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.
One by one, Davidson’s kindergarten class of 2024 marched their way to their teachers to get their certificate of promotion.
Families were anxiously waiting with their phones ready to record, making sure to get a snapshot of this special day.
Loved ones showed up with handfuls of balloons and flowers for their little graduates.
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.