YES Prep Public Schools
Jennifer Perez Medina

A  Tradition of Celebration, Pride, and Possibility 

On May 21, 2025, the atmosphere inside the University of Houston’s Fertitta Center was electric as over 1,500 seniors from 14 YES Prep campuses—including the founding senior class of YES Prep Northwest Secondary—stepped onto the big stage for one of the most anticipated milestones of their educational journey: Senior Signing Day. 

This year marked a major milestone—the 25th anniversary of Senior Signing Day—and with it came another first: ConocoPhillips proudly joined as the event’s presenting sponsor, helping amplify the celebration and support for our incredible graduates. 

A Day of Purpose and Pride 

In front of thousands of cheering family members, friends, peers, and teachers, each senior declared their postsecondary plans—whether college, career, or military service. Their announcements represented not just decisions about the future, but the culmination of years of hard work, resilience, and growth. 

The Class of 2025 earned an astonishing 12,000+ college acceptances to institutions across the country, including Harvard, MIT, Columbia, USC, the University of Houston, Houston Community College, UT Austin, Texas A&M and so many more. Collectively, they were awarded $89 million in scholarships and grants. 

Some students celebrated acceptances to top-tier universities. Others marked the beginning of their journey into the military or technical training programs. Every declaration stood as a powerful statement of purpose and ambition. 

Milestones and Memories 

Senior Signing Day has always been more than just a ceremony—it’s a defining moment that brings the YES Prep community together. With music, performances, signs, cheers, and heartfelt declarations, the event was packed with emotion and pride. For many seniors, it was the first time they could publicly share their accomplishments on such a large stage—and be celebrated not just by their school, but by the entire YES Prep family. 

This year’s event also spotlighted the legacy of YES Prep’s commitment to student success—25 years of sending thousands of graduates into the world prepared and empowered to thrive beyond high school. 

Looking Ahead 

As we celebrate this incredible class and all they’ve achieved, we also look forward to the futures they’ll shape. Whether stepping onto college campuses, entering service, or beginning careers, the Class of 2025 is ready to lead. 

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, ConocoPhillips, for helping us elevate this milestone, and to our families, staff, and community partners for their unwavering support. We can’t wait to see what these seniors accomplish next. 

 


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