CLOVIS, Calif. — The graduating class at Clovis North High School in Fresno, California has a standout group of seniors.
With more than 600 students set to walk across the stage, more than two dozen of them are twins.
Some said they didn’t even realize there were so many.
“At the start, I couldn’t even really name more than three, so it was kind of weird to find out there were 14 sets,” Senior Colton Parks said.
Part of that reason may be because most of them aren’t identical.
Regardless of their looks, their bonds are apparent and they say their twin is who they turn to most.
“Senior Isabella Istomin expressed the importance of growing up alongside someone she can always communicate with, ensuring that she never feels alone as she navigates life.
But they also say being a twin isn’t always fun.
“Sometimes even just being called by your twin’s name can be really frustrating,” Senior Claire Scott said.
That’s why many of them are excited about their futures as they prepare to head off to college.
About half are excited to go to the same school as their twin.
“Senior William Knapp shared his sentiments on having the person he trusts the most by his side, especially as they both venture into the field of political science, providing each other with support and collaboration in their studies.
Others are interested in what school will be like without their other half.
“Emerson Parks acknowledged that being apart from their companion for an extended period marks a significant change, fostering a sense of excitement and anticipation for the new chapter ahead, eager to observe how this separation will unfold.”
After celebrating all of their birthdays together so far, many will be hosting graduation parties with their twin, potentially a final shared celebration before moving on to the next chapter.
“I feel like having one last grad party together is like our last celebration together before we’re our own person in the future, so that’s kind of sweet,” Senior Chloe Scott said.
The 14 sets of twins include:
- Brock and Claire Bogdanovic
- Tejaswini and Tisyaketu Chokshi
- Jackson and Ross Cinfel
- Markez and Maximus Del Bosque
- Sajan and Suhanan Gill
- Isabella and Sophia Istomin
- Claire and William Knapp-Cravins
- Danica and Samantha Kong
- Ella and Kaitlin Lev
- Cassidy and Corbin Lindquist
- Kailee and Kortni Little
- Colton and Emerson Parks
- Chloe and Clarie Scott
- Max and Charlie Toy
We asked administrators how many twins are currently in the junior class.
They said they didn’t know for sure, but they can guarantee it’s less than 14.
