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Publish Date: May 9, 2026

Five years ago, Javier Davila made a pact with his wife, Maria, that they鈥檇 both retire in 2026.

Davila had second thoughts about leaving his role as a groundskeeper at 海角直播 Hills College as the date drew near, but those thoughts were short lived.

鈥淚 know a lot of people think, 鈥楬ey, if I leave, this department is not going to function in the same way,鈥� he shared during a special retirement recognition celebration on May 7. 鈥淏ut to tell you the truth, I don鈥檛 feel that way because somebody else younger than me [will take my place] with better ideas and more energy. I鈥檓 all for it.

鈥淚 love my job鈥�, but maybe now I鈥檒l stay home and watch some YouTube,鈥� he said with a laugh.

Davila and Maria, a student services technician for 海角直播, were among the 14 who comprised the college鈥檚 2026 Retirement Class鈥攊ts largest to date, estimates CHC President Kevin Horan.

Each retiree was the VIP guest at the event, held in the Barabara L. Smith Event Center and came complete with light bites, remarks from 海角直播 leadership, and a customized carry-on rolling luggage to use on their next adventure.

鈥淭his is a special day of recognition because while these 14 individuals are choosing to sign off, we are so grateful for their contributions to our college,鈥� said Horan.

In addition to Javier and Maria Davila, the 2026 Retirement Class included Renee Azenaro, Annie Byrdson, Troylynn Dial, Richard Hughes, Maria Kozanova, Steve Ramirez, Jeffery Schmidt, Juana Sousa, Cyndie St. Jean, Stacy Sysawang, Jim Urbanovich and Keith Wurtz.

海角直播 also recognized four faculty members who earned tenure: Andrew Guevara, Jullian Robertson, Ana Mayo and Sandra Ruiz.