Graduate Young Bang reacts after his name is called during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Pacifica High principal Steve Osborne, center, jumps with new graduates for a photo during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The family of graduate Acelyn Dao cheer as soon as her name is announce during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Evelyn Nguyen, sings “When You Believe”during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduate Elise Vu, center, is surrounded by her friends who are illuminating her with their cell phone flashlights and singing the song by Daniel Caesar, “Best Part” following the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Pacifica High senior chorus and encore show choir are lead by director David Joseph during a performance at the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Averie Carson, bottom, shields her eyes from the sun as she looks for her family in the stands during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A graduate celebrates after his name is announced during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduate Justin Do reacts after his name is called during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduate Bailey Lind waves to her family in the stands after her name is called during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Family members of graduate Acelyn Dao cheer as soon as her name is announce during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Alan Hernandez waves to this family in the stands during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduates enter the field through American flags waving in the wind at the start of the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduates turn back to wave to their families in the stands during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Pacifica High star softball pitcher Brynne Nally displays her diploma during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Valedictorian Jaimie Ko speaks during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Valedictorian Kenrich Nguyen speaks during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Tonancy Hernandez looks to her family in the stands as she reacts after her name is called during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduate Young Bang reacts after his name is called during the Pacifica High School graduation ceremony at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
ExpandGarden Grove Unified School District’s Pacifica High handed diplomas to the members of its graduating Class of 2024 on Wednesday, May 29.
A commencement ceremony at the Bolsa Grande High 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.
