Lifes Moments: Graduations July 2025

Zamia Hines

graduated from Budlong Avenue Elementary School in South Los Angeles. “She plans to do well in middle school and high school so that she can attend college … and also continue her love of art and playing on the soccer team.” She’s the grandchild Wanda A. Coleman, Retired, Finance.

Derrick McDaniels Jr.

graduated from Canyon High School and plans to study welding and construction management at College of the Canyons in the fall. Derrick is the son of Derrick McDaniels Sr., LADWP.

Blaise Hardy

graduated from Culver City High School and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Morehouse College in Atlanta. He’s the grandchild of Corliss Love, Retired, LADWP.

Amaru Jackson

graduated from Canyon High School and plans to attend Glendale College in the fall, studying criminal justice. He’s the nephew of Derrick McDaniels, LADWP.

Nicholas Hernandez

graduated from the Western State College of Law at Westcliff University in Irvine. He hopes to practice law in the District Attorney’s Office, and to one day become the District Attorney. He’s the child of Victor Hernandez, Traffic Officer, LADOT.

Christina Camson

graduated from Ohio State University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She plans to work as a resident veterinarian at USC. Christina is the child of Elvira Camson, LADWP.

Yandel Rosales

graduated from Griffiths Middle School in Downey and looks to continue his athletic career. “I have been getting offers to play high school football at Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School, Bell Gardens High School and King Drew High School.” Good luck, Yandel! He’s the child of Juan Rosales, Airports.

Paige Tulka

graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with degrees in sociology and film and media studies. “We’re so proud of you – you did it!” Paige is the child of Cliff Tulka, Public Works/StreetsLA.

Justin Collins (LJ)

graduated from Clara Barton Elementary and plans to attend Ramirez Middle School in the fall. “Congrats! We are so proud of you, LJ.” Justin is the grandchild of Terrel Collins, Public Works/StreetsLA.

Trevor Quinn

graduated from Grace High School in Simi Valley and plans to attend Westmont College, studying English. “With my degree, I hope to be either a high school teacher, college professor, or writer.” Trevor is the child of Richard Quinn, LADWP.

Sophia Noriega

graduated from the fifth grade at Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy in Huntington Park. She’s “ready for middle school. Congratulations, Sophie! We love you. From Mom, Dad and your brother.” She’s the child of Claudia Estrada, General Services.

Angel Jaylene Galicia-Cooper

graduated summa cum laude from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in teaching English as a second language. She plans to pursue her master’s degree at USC Price School of Public Policy in the fall. Angel is the child of Aracely Galicia, LADWP.

Thomas Kok II

graduated from Washington Elementary and plans to attend Mayfair Middle School in the fall. “We are very proud of him!” Thomas is the son of Thomas Kok, Public Works/StreetsLA.

Imani Jestine Sanchez

graduated from Wallis Annenberg High School near Exposition Park. She plans to attend San Diego State University in the fall to study psychology. She is “the beautiful daughter of Ivan Sanchez, Public Works/StreetsLA.”