The Fine Print

Standout seniors featured in this section were selected by The Times from nominations made by schools in the areas of leadership, academics and arts.

Senior names were supplied by schools based on computer records. The lists may contain the names of some students who, for various reasons, will not be in the graduating class.

Schools with fewer than 25 students in their senior class and continuation and alternative schools are not profiled separately. Some small specialty schools declined to or were unable to participate.

Not all valedictorian names were available. Those included are based on academic work completed through the third quarter.

The Staff

Section editor: Janet Eastman

Design: Mike Kirkendall and Kirk Christ

Senior names: Steve Emmons

Schools coordinator: Susan Howlett

News assistants: Jenny Anglin, Jennifer Apuron, Daniel Arreola, Jose Paul Corona, Gena Pasillas, Jennifer Trexler

Copy editors: Linda Whitmore, Glenn Doggrell

Photo technicians: Kathy Pyon, Richard Koehler, Albert Lee

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