And they have liftoff! With sufficient credits under their belts, 36 Gorton High School students are off and running to college and career a semester early thanks to their participation in the FLIGHT program (Future Leaders Inspired and Getting a Head Start on Tomorrow).

This is the 8th consecutive year that Gorton seniors who complete graduation requirements have the opportunity to graduate in January instead of June.

They will be back in June for their formal commencement with the rest of the Class of 2020.

Congrats to them, their families, and their teachers!

The 2020 FLIGHT graduates are:

Elizabeth D. Acevedo

Sackher K. Al Saidi

Sayad Alsaidi

Jamel N. Batts

Kenneth Jalberto Corujo

Kenneth M. Cruz

Odalys T. Cruz

Mark D. Elvir

Whitfield H. Espinosa

Joseline Marleny Flores

Colby T. Frias

Rashell Gordillo

Tashawnte Harris

Sterphanie Henry

Markia Henry

Brando Herrera-Martinez

Tyla Lanai Hinds

Antonio A. Jones

Kevonte N. King

Yanelsi Ann Marti

Juan Carlos Mendez

John A. Moreno

Celesia M. Nunez

Devin Puma

Angelique F. Ramirez

Mellany Ramirez

Danaya M. Rodriguez

Isaiah A. Rodriguez

Aaliyah C. Simpson

Erik R. Sinchi

Eric Soriel

Jordan J. Spears

Janelis Torres

D’Andre D. Tucker

Patrick N. Uddoh

Steven X. Vasquez