October 2025 Newsletter: Catch Up with the East Side Education Foundation: Hall of Fame Inductees, Hall of Fame Dinner, Spartan Summer Program Recap

Hall of Fame Inductees Announced!

On Friday, September 12, 2025, the East Side Union High School District proudly announced its newest Hall of Fame inductees at a special Alumni reception held at The Water Tower in Campbell.

We are excited to recognize the following outstanding individuals as the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees:

Winston Ashby: Mt. Pleasant HS, Class of 1989

Dr. Troy Brown: Santa Teresa HS, Class of 1992

Gabby Chavez-Lopez: Evergreen Valley HS, Class of 2005

Kiet Do:Yerba Buena HS, Class of 1993

Lisanna Dominguez:Independence HS, Class of 2002

Sandra Garcia: Silver Creek HS, Class of 1984

Dr. Craig Gilbert: William C. Overfelt Lick HS, Class of 1987

Kaushik Joglekar: Oak Grove HS, Class of 1994

Adam King: Andrew P. Hill HS, Class of 1989

Maritza Maldonado: Mt. Pleasant HS, Class of 1977

Marco Ramirez: Silver Creek HS , Class of 1989

Ruben Resendez: Mt. Pleasant HS, Class of 2000

These distinguished honorees will be formally celebrated at the Annual Hall of Fame Dinner on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at The Tech Interactive in downtown San Jose. We hope you can join us! Purchase your ticket or sponsorship here.

Please note the change of venue: This year’s dinner will take place at The Tech Interactive in downtown San Jose. Guests will also have the unique opportunity to explore The Tech’s innovative exhibits as part of this special evening.

Spartan Summer Program

Once again, graduating seniors from the East Side Union High School District benefitted from the Spartan Summer Program. In June, approximately 300 students took part in this four-day college orientation designed to prepare them for academic success and campus life. Students received mentorship and guidance from university staff, insights on what to expect in college, and assistance with course registration and campus resources.

A special thank you goes to Amanda Aldama-Fernandes, who has skillfully coordinated the program for the past nine years on the San José State side. We also deeply appreciate East Side counselors Mildred Llanos-Richards and Binh Liu, who continue to serve as vital liaisons between the district and the university.

During the program, Executive Director Dan Moser and Board President Manny Barbara spoke to students about East Side Education Foundation scholarships and introduced the Spartan Ambassador Program.

Hall of Fame Dinner Honoree: Cynthia Teniente-Matson

We are proud to announce that this year’s Hall of Fame Dinner will feature a special honor for San José State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson. President Teniente-Matson has brought inspiring energy and vision to SJSU, helping the university expand its national and international reputation for excellence.