Torres grad enjoys being the first

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune

Jose Eduardo Rodriguez-Vargas set the foundation for the future as a member of the first graduating class of Matilda Torres High School.

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Hard work and determination helped Jose Eduardo Rodriguez-Vargas move his way to the top of the Class of 2023, and also one of the people to help set the foundation for the future as a member of the first graduating class of Matilda Torres High School.

“It’s awesome to be a part of the first class. It’s amazing,” Rodriguez-Vargas said.

Rodriguez-Vargas will graduate Friday amongst the other members of his class ranked No 16 with a 4.35 GPA after working his way up from a 3.9 last year.