Photo by Crystal Housman | California National Guard Primary | 06.08.2019
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadet Hannah Notarangelo hugs principal Deni Baughn, after receiving a certificate of phase completion during the academy's Class 23 commencement ceremony, June 8, 2019, in Los Alamitos, California. Sunburst is a five and a half month residential program designed to help teens make up credits and learn eight core skills including responsible citizenship,......
Photo by Crystal Housman | California National Guard Primary | 06.08.2019
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadet Marisol Fabian is congratulated by California State Military Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Edwards, academy commandant, after receiving a certificate of phase completion during the academy's Class 23 commencement ceremony, June 8, 2019, in Los Alamitos, California. Sunburst is a five and a half month residential program designed to help teens make up......
Photo by Crystal Housman | California National Guard Primary | 06.08.2019
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadet Desmond Young II is congratulated by California State Military Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Edwards, academy commandant, after receiving a certificate of phase completion during the academy's Class 23 commencement ceremony, June 8, 2019, in Los Alamitos, California. Sunburst is a five and a half month residential program designed to help teens make up......
Photo by Crystal Housman | California National Guard Primary | 06.08.2019
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadet Roman Villalta, of Chargers Platoon, is congratulated by Rep. Grace Napolitano, of California's 32nd Congressional District, after receiving a certificate of phase completion during the academy's Class 23 commencement ceremony, June 8, 2019, in Los Alamitos, California. Sunburst is a five and a half month residential program designed to help teens make up......
Photo by Crystal Housman | California National Guard Primary | 06.08.2019
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadet Jose Escobar, of Chargers Platoon, is congratulated by James N. Stewart, performing the duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, after receiving a certificate of phase completion during the academy's Class 23 commencement ceremony, June 8, 2019, in Los Alamitos, California. Escobar and his two brothers -- a set of identical......
Photo by Crystal Housman | California National Guard Primary | 06.08.2019
Thirty Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy cadets are recognized after receiving a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate during a commencement ceremony for academy's 23rd class, June 8, 2019, in Los Alamitos, California. Sunburst is a five and a half month residential program designed to help teens make up credits and learn eight core skills including responsible citizenship,......
Photo by Crystal Housman | California National Guard Primary | 06.08.2019
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy graduates Leann Avila and Jessica Arredondo grin after receiving their high school diplomas during the academy's Class 23 commencement ceremony, June 8, 2019, in Los Alamitos, California. Thirty cadets received diplomas or high school equivalency certificates during the ceremony. Sunburst is a five and a half month residential program designed to help teens......
Photo by Crystal Housman | California National Guard Primary | 06.08.2019
Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy cadets Miranda Chaparro, left, and Julene Diez, center, both of Firehawks Platoon, share a hug during the academy's Class 23 commencement ceremony, June 8, 2019, in Los Alamitos, California. Sunburst is a five and a half month residential program designed to help teens make up credits and learn eight core skills including responsible citizenship, fitness,......