20 seniors graduate from Bell-Jeff

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduate Sabrina Fernandez waves to the crowds as she leaves with her diploma during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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All 20 Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduates, led by salutatorian Kyle Balmonte, left, prepare to enter the parish church for commencement exercises for the class of 2017 in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School senior Bryan Guerrero, left, walks in front of Jon Haladjian, as he points to the camera, during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduate Danica De La Peña gets her diploma from principal Mr. Michael Stumpf during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduate Joe Zhou poses for a photo with principal Mr. Michael Stumpf during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduating class sings the senior song “True Colors” during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School salutatorian Kyle Balmonte becomes emotional as he speaks to his fellow graduates during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduates lit candles from the Easter Candle during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduating seniors, from left Sarah Julien, Aaron Herrera and Frankie Liu, fix their caps before commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduating senior Sabrina Hernandez, left, gets a little help with her necklace from fellow senior Sarah Julien before commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduating seniors Kaytie Clark, left, and Crystal Paige Losoya, right, take a selfie before commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School director of academic advancement, left, takes a selfie with graduating senior Vanessa Smith just before commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduating seniors, from left, Vanessa Smith, Crystal Paige Losoya, Jason Mendoza and Noah Rofagha pose for a photo before commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduate Kyle Balmonte leads the way during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School principal Mr. Michael Stumpf addresses those in attendance during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School valedictorian Noah Rofagha becomes emotional as he speaks to his fellow graduates during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduate Sarah Julien gets a hug from a friend after commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School graduate Crystal Paige Losoya poses with her flowers and balloons after commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

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Bellarmine-Jefferson High School parent takes a photo with her cell phone during commencement exercises for the class of 2017 at the school’s church in Burbank on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Twenty graduates made up the class of 2017. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

By Kelly Corrigan

May 30, 2017 5:05 PM PT

Twenty seniors graduated from Bellarmine Jefferson Catholic High School during a ceremony Saturday at St. Robert Bellarmine Church.

The class valedictorian was Noah Rofagha. The salutatorian was Kyle Balmonte.

Combined, the class of 2017 contributed more than 1,700 hours of community service over their four years of high school, according to Alison Dirstine, director of marketing and admissions for Bell-Jeff.

More than half the class graduated with a grade-point average of 3.0 or above, with three students earning a grade-point average of 4.0 or above.

Members of the class received a total of 53 scholarships or awards for their academic achievement at Bell-Jeff.

In all, the 20 students received 31 scholarships or honors from the colleges and universities they plan to attend.

Some of those schools are local, including Woodbury University and Cal State Northridge, while others are outside California, including Boise State University and Columbia College Chicago.

kelly.corrigan@latimes.com

Twitter: @kellymcorrigan