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Grad Shoutout: Anakin Excels In Extracurriculars, Community Service
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Corona.

CORONA, CA — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.
This submission comes from Tanya Salas who nominated Anakin of Corona.
Graduate’s name
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Anakin
What grade is the graduate finishing?
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High School
What school is your graduating student graduating from?
Santiago High School
How do you know your graduating student nominee?
He’s my son
Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!
Anakin is a great student who works hard in everything he does. He completed 4 years of ROTC and was part of Drill, Marksmanship and Honor Guard.
He attended Boys & Girls State last summer and recently received a 4 year Army National Scholarship to attend Oregon State University in Fall 2024 to pursue a degree in Computer Information Systems and Army ROTC.
He works part-time at Lamppost Pizza in Corona and still finds time for community service opportunities.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?
Anakin has a true heart of gold and deserves the world.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Anakin Salas!
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