(DON HASKINS CENTER – June 13, 2023) – Coronado High School closed out day three of graduations Tuesday evening with 614 graduates crossing the stage at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. 

El Paso ISD’s second largest graduating class for 2023 raked in $13.5 million in scholarships. The Class of 2023 is led by twin sisters — valedictorian Layla Al-Dahwi and salulatorian Deena Al-Dahwi. The twins are both headed to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.  

Deena Al-Dahwi also is one of only two El Paso seniors earning a 2023 National Merit Scholarship. Another notable scholarship recipient is Andrew Griñé, a QuestBridge Scholar who earned a full-ride scholarship to Northwestern University. All three seniors are among the 21 International Baccalaureate Diploma candidates. 

Also recognized during the ceremony were Griñé and Tess Mansfield, Coronado’s All-Boy and All-Girl.