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Janie Rhoads Riddle's journey to become a pioneering entrepreneur began with humble roots at ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ, where she not only earned her associate's degree but also discovered her passion for community and leadership.

Edgar Fernandez's artistic journey took a defining turn at ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ, where his childhood passion for painting was rekindled and deepened. The nurturing environment and inspiring mentors at the college helped Edgar refine his skills and discover his unique voice in contemporary art, setting him on the path to becoming a rising star in the art world.

To celebrate his 65th birthday, ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ alumni Harold Bennett visits Heritage Plaza to visit the inscribed legacy brick with his mother's name.

ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ (ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ) alumnus and Vanguard Award winner Francisco Garcia lives at the intersection of social entrepreneurship and public art, finding his voice as an activist and artist.

In December, ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ alumna Nicole Day graduated Cum Laude from the Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Reed Mettler’s path to New York City traces back to ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ (ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ). As a part of
ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ’s Honors Program, Reed discovered the Model United Nations (UN) and then again
when taking Albert Celoza's World Religions course. Reed went on to lead ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ’s
delegation to conferences in Chicago, Illinois and Ventura, California, and he served as
Secretary-General at a conference, igniting Reed’s passion for diplomacy.

Francisco Enuf Garcia graduated from ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ, and then from Arizona State University. While at ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ, he was a selected as a recipient of the Vanguard Award in 2008 by fellow ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ alum Eric Fischl, and was a City of Phoenix Mayor's Art Award recipient.  He is a social entrepreneur creating public art that contain empowering themes of immigration, justice, faith, and Chicano culture.

After working odd jobs across the country after graduation, Marty Manning came back to Phoenix in 1965 and enrolled at ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ (ÓÅÃÛÊÓƵ). He participated in numerous stage productions, both behind the scenes and as a performer and began his work in radio in 1970, which lasted almost 50 years. He retired from KEZ in 2019.

A life-defining moment in 2010 changes the trajectory for Luis Herrera and his future. Without a clue what to do after high school, Luis knew he needed to finish college and set an example for his younger sisters and cousins.