Garza Independence High School honored 100 seniors at their graduation ceremony this evening at the Frank Erwin Center.

The ceremony included an address by the school's namesake, Gonzalo Garza.

"Good friends are like stars," he told the students. "You may not always see them, but they're always there."

The school, which opened in January 1998, recorded several noteworthy accomplishments:

Reagan Early College High School graduated 235 high school seniors today in a ceremony at the Frank Erwin Center.

This is the third year Reagan students have been able to earn college credit, including associate degrees, as part of the Early College High School program. Seniors earned 1,768 college hours this year.

Valedictorian Yazael Marquez thanked "my beautiful mother and my gorgeous grandmother" for their support. 

Addressing his classmates, he said, "Our journey here has been tough for all of us."

The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders today celebrated 47 seniors who received their high school diplomas today, the fifth graduating class for the school.

The graduation rate of 100 percent is a testament to the students' hard work and dedication to excellence, said Principal Jeanne Goka. 

Salutatorian Cypress LeFebre addressed the school's educators. 

"Because of you, we have become better students, thinkers and leaders," she said. "We have worked so hard. Class of 2017, we are ready to take on the world."

Eastside Memorial High School celebrated more than 130 seniors who received their high school diplomas today.

Salutatorian Lebon Hora, an immigrant from the Phillipines and the first in her family to attend an American university, thanked teachers, family and friends.

"When I left my home four years ago, I felt like I left half of myself, but your made me whole," she said to her classmates. "The world is waiting for us. Do not let fear or anything stop us. Let us make our alma mater proud of us."

The Rosedale School kicked off Austin ISD's week of graduation ceremonies today. Eight students received their diplomas, making them the first AISD grads of 2017.

Principal Elizabth Dickey emphasized the school's three mottos: "Independence taught here," "We can do hard things" and "We belong to each other."

"It’s amazing to see what your children have done," she told the room packed with families and friends.

Superintendent Paul Cruz described the school as a prime example of one of the district's own mottos.

Principal Jeanne Goka has three different fruit cups on her desk. For years, the Ann Richards School has boasted the most fruit consumed in the district, and if the lunchtime rituals of the school’s principal are consistent, it’s safe to say her adherence to the school’s healthy and well-balanced diet isn’t just talk. Words lead to action, as Goka frequently reminds her students.

Austin ISD will hold 14 high school graduation ceremonies May 30–June 3.

All but one of the ceremonies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St. The Rosedale School will hold its ceremony at its campus.

Ceremonies held at the Frank Erwin Center will be webcast live on the district's website.

The schedule for the ceremonies is:

Tuesday, May 30

• 2 p.m. Rosedale School

Wednesday, May 31

Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive—even when school is not in session. Through the Summer Food Service Program, Austin ISD will continue to serve free breakfast and lunch to local youth ages 18 and younger, regardless of economic status or whether the child attends AISD.

Participants enjoy meals without any registration or identification requirements. Children may show up at any participating site to receive a healthy meal.

The Summer Food Service Program will be available at more than 50 AISD schools beginning early June.