As we continue our interviews with the families of our Seniors, we are reminded of just how special Rio Hondo Prep is and the many different ways that people around the world happen to stumble across 5150 Farna Avenue. Joining us today are three more amazing families who are cheering on their boys going into their final season. The proud parents of Caeden Holcomb, Marco Chan, and Ivan Tkach share their experiences and offer up more reasons why more families should consider RHP as a home for their children as a conduit for a purposeful life.

Do you remember what it felt like going into your Senior year? Were you sad, nervous, or excited? You work your whole life to get to this moment, but it also arrives before you ever feel truly ready for it. As we continue our tribute to the new Seniors and their families, we are joined by the proud parents of Zack Burl as well as those of Nate and Josh Curtis. Both families seem to have a deep connection that goes far beyond football and are shining examples of the incredible parent support at Rio Hondo Prep that is second to none.

As we soon kickoff another football season, we now have a new batch of Seniors that will begin their final year at Rio Hondo Prep. The instant promotion to Senior is full of serious responsibilities and final possibilities. Over the next few weeks, we will be joined by the proud parents of the young men who will lead the way for Rio going forward. One thing we can all agree on is that it will be over in the blink of an eye, so you should cherish every second. Our guests today are the parents of Diego Householder, Landry Johnson, and Derek David. They will share their memories from watching their sons over the past few years as well as their excitement for what is to come in this final chapter.

Happy 4th of July! Major Bill Lee spent 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and completed multiple combat deployments to Iraq. He is a proud alumnus of Rio Hondo Prep and won a CIF Championship back in 1990 alongside one of his brothers. Bill embodies the giving spirit of the great Lee family in their life long service to others. Back in 2005, Bill was the Strength and Conditioning Coach as well as the Offensive Line Coach for Rio Hondo Prep's first ever 11 man championship. Coach Mark Carson considers Major Lee one of his closest friends and a shining example of what RHP graduates can become. It is truly an honor to have a humble hero like Bill Lee as our very special guest to celebrate another Independence Day. Thank you to all who have served and protected us throughout our history.

Wally Ashby is a Patrol Sergeant with the Arcadia Police Department and a proud graduate from Rio Hondo Prep in 1993. Back when he was a Senior at Prep, Wally coached me and my 2nd grade teammates on the Gators in Kare Youth League. The first time I ever went to a Rio football game was to watch Coach Wally on the gridiron. We chat about the impact on KYL kids when they go watch their assistant coaches play for Rio Hondo and then dream about following in their footsteps. Wally has also been a high school basketball coach with successful stops at St Lucy's and Bishop Amat as well as La Salle where he currently coaches. Back when I was in 2nd grade, I wanted to wear the Rio Hondo Prep uniform someday just like Coach Wally.

Greg Bolinger was one of the original founders of the Glendora Gators in Kare Youth League. He was also a member of two championship teams at Rio Hondo Prep in 1977 and 1979. Mr Bolinger was my first Leader in KYL back when I joined the program in 2nd grade. We reflect on some great memories at Wingate Park and his playing days at RHP. I attended my first Rio football game for a Gator team Outing as has become a tradition for many clubs over the years. Mr Bolinger has a deep connection to Rio Hondo Football. His son Clark is the play by play broadcaster on the NFHS Network, his daughter Darcy is the Cheerleading Coach, and his late father-in-law was the legendary Coach Randall Johnson. Greg Bolinger also made one of the biggest tackles in RHP Football history in the 1977 Title Game.