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The Advocate News @Hawkins
The Advocate News @Hawkins

The Student News Site of Augustus F. Hawkins High School
The Advocate News @Hawkins
The Advocate News @Hawkins
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Hawkins HS celebrates it’s 13th graduation

Class of 2026
Katie Loza, London Scott, Genesis Hernandez, Ana Oxlaj, Dylan Perez and Katie Garcia
June 9, 2026

Augustus F. Hawkins High School celebrated their 13th graduation on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.  Students selected Kyle Griswold as their keynote speaker.  It was hosted by Coretta Williams and Arlene Silva, senior class president and vice president.

Advocate News Graduation photographers:

Live stream videographer, Katie Loza (class of 2028)

Live Stream Sound technician London Scott (class of 2027)

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Live stream PA  – Dylan Perez (class of 2027)

Still photographers – Katie Garcia, Genesis Hernandez, Ana Oxlaj and Dylan Perez (all class of 2027)

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About the Contributors
Katie Loza
Katie Loza, Marketing
Part of the class of 2028, Katie Loza is a student with big ambitions. She likes the little things, “It doesn’t have to be extravagant,” and she’s not afraid to go beyond what’s normal for her age. Something unique about Katie is the fun she finds in drawing funny illustrations. She loves finding ways to make people laugh and smile. One of her biggest dreams in life is to use her skills to give back to the community. She is always working hard to make herself and her family proud. 
London Scott
London Scott, Editor
Zyearie Scott is a junior and will be graduating in 2027. She also likes to go by the name “London”. She likes fashion designing, making new friends, and trying new things. Her hobbies include reading, buying new bows to wear, running routes for flag football, and watching documentaries about paranormal activity, true crime, and cults. She’s also very talented when it comes to graphic design, she has designed all of her family’s business flyers, business cards, and party invitations. She hopes that she’ll be going to FIT for fashion design and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Design.
Genesis Hernandez
Genesis Hernandez, Photographer
Genesis Hernandez is a 16 year old student athlete who is currently in her junior year (class of 2027), playing varsity volleyball, soccer and runs track in the 100m relay and 400m, 100m,and long jump. She wants to major in physiology or criminal justice to become a detective. You can always find her with friends or playing sports.
Ana Oxlaj
Ana Oxlaj, Photographer
Ana Oxlaj is 16 years old, born on July 31, and is a Junior (class of 2027). She is the youngest of six siblings and the last one in high school. She tends to enjoy music, her favorite subject is math, and she enjoys meeting new people. She wants to help people out in any way she can and dreams of becoming a Social Worker in the future. She wants to be more involved in school this year, so she plans to join more clubs and participate in school activities.
Dylan Perez
Dylan Perez, photography, sound engineer
Dylan is a junior [class of 2027] at Hawkins High School. He likes to interact with others as well as helping them. For instance, he likes to make students laugh, talks to them about what’s going on in their lives and if you ask nicely, he might even help you with your homework. He does this because he wants to be a better human and be an example to his little brother.
Katie Garcia
Katie Garcia, Reporter
Katie Garcia a 16 year old born on February 12 (2 days before Valentine’s day). She grew up in a Mexican household with both her parents;  Katie the only daughter in her family with three older brothers. She is currently a Junior (class of 2027) at Augustus F. Hawkins High School in Los Angeles. She enjoys music, hanging out with friends and family and likes going out. In the future, she wants to be a Nurse.
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