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Janelle Flores waves to family on the way to receive her diploma at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates await the beginning of the festivities at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Jamie Guzman, left, waves during the procession of graduates at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Teacher Maselino Pese, right, fists bumps students as they walk by during the procession of graduates at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated hat at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Gianlucs Cassinerio waves to the crowd at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated hat at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
One of the decorated hats at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates toss their caps at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated hat at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated hat at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Mariah Chino waves as she heads towards the podium to receive her diploma at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated hat at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated hat at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated hat at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated hat at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Mackenzie Mauldin, left, and Valerie Tran, right, wave to family and friends during the procession of graduates at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Fireworks were set off during the festivities at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates wave to friends and family at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Reagan Glidewell celebrates and points to family during the procession for the graduates at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Nicholas Kimoto is part of a hat decoration that his father, Scott Kimoto wears at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated hat at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Owen Sims takes a moment to rest as fellow graduate Steven Gogin, right, waits in the gym for the ceremonies to begin at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Crais Arnold rests before the start of the festivities at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Teacher and coach Meselino Pese takes a photo with some of his students before the start of the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Alden Jackson, right, reacts to fellow graduate, Lauren Hansen, left, while waiting for the start of the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A close-up of a senior’s tassel at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Valerie Tran, left, and Mackenzie Mauldin, right, celebrate on their way to receive their diplomas at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
MaryAnne Lomeli, left, waves to the crowd as Dominique Castro, right, looks on at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Flautist Melodia Adams does double duty performing and graduating at the Fullerton High School ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Andres Callison hugs a teacher after performing with the choir at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Ciara Campos celebrates with her diploma at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
The choir performed with mostly seniors at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Reagan Glidewell exalts with her diploma at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Briana Izquierdo waves to the crowd at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Teacher Shannon Butler adjusts her glasses as she walks by the music program truck before the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates react to ribbon canons at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Janelle Flores celebrates after receiving her diploma at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Janelle Flores waves to family on the way to receive her diploma at the Fullerton High School graduation ceremony in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
ExpandFullerton Joint Union High School District’s Fullerton Union High handed diplomas to the members of its graduating Class of 2024 on Wednesday, May 29.
A commencement ceremony at the campus stadium drew families and friends who cheered as the graduates walked across the stage, marking the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures.