Graduation 2019: Valencia High, in Placentia, commencement photos

Valencia’s Naya Fayette, right, hugs a fellow grad before ceremonies at Valencia High School’s graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Aina Manoj, left, reacts as Jenna Mccluskey, right, adjusts her cap before graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Edgar Arias gestures towards his family at the start of graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Johnny Beeks waits in the gym as over 600 fellow graduates graduated on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Banally Felix uses her id card to fan herself while awaiting the start of graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

A family member holds a giant photo of his graduate at the Valencia High School graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Brianna Barrientos, left, and Daimon Barrientos, right, pose for a photo before graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Melanie Gomez adjusts her cap while awaiting the start of ceremonies on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s graduates celebrate as they move their tassels from right to left during graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates sing their alma mater song one last time before graduating on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

A family spells out their graduates name before ceremonies on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

One family lets their emotions run high as they yell out for their graduate on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Ashley Monteverde waves to her family in the stands as she walks into the stadium at the start of graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

A Valencia High School graduate walks into the stadium on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Aryana Hobbs sits on the ground surrounded by fellow graduates before the start of ceremonies on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s David Reynoso blows a kiss to family after receiving his diploma on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Amaya Quintero waves towards the stands as she prepares to graduate on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Michael Duran wears a huge lei as he waves to family during graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Jenny Gutierrez smiles as she heads towards graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s choir sings during graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia High School graduates decorated their graduation caps on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Abraham Alejandre sees his family as he walks towards the podium to graduate on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Amaya Quintero, left, sits with her father, David Quintero, right, who is a special ed teacher at Valencia High School during graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Teresa Silva acknowledges family as she prepares to graduate on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Kaylee walks towards the podium during graduation on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia’s Language Arts teacher, Tara Filowitz, center, poses with graduates before ceremonies on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)

Valencia grads sing their alma mater one last time on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)