Along with fellow graduates, Galadriel Bello, left, fills out her name card before the start of the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate does a little celebrating after receiving her diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate looks to have her cap stand out at the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate makes sure her hair is in place as the Orange High School graduation ceremony begins in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A happy Melissa Cabrera, center, walks out of Fred Kelly Stadium with her diploma after the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate holds her diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate is ready to take on the world as the Orange High School graduation ceremony ends in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate makes sure everyone sees his diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Salutatorian Samantha Vega addresses her fellow graduates during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate sends a message after receiving his diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
John Ortega III, left, takes a selfie after receiving his diploma from his father, John Ortega, a member of the Orange Board of Education, during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate’s cap reads “The road was long, but with much dedication and sacrifice, I made it” during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
ASB President Michael Cardenas waits to enter Fred Kelly Stadium before the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate shows off her creativity during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Celebration is in order for this graduate after receiving his diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate shows off his accomplishment during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate enjoys the moment during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Ethan Soto memorializes his accomplishment after receiving his diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates take the opportunity for a selfie after the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
The Orange High School Marine Corps Jr. ROTC color guard present the colors for the playing of the National Anthem at the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Amee Cortez, left, and Santiago Coyomani have some fun taking a selfie before the start of the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates listen as the Orange High School graduation ceremony begins in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates search for their families before the start of the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate cradles his diploma as he walks back to his seat during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate is unable contain his excitement as he runs back to this seat after receiving his diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates file into Fred Kelly Stadium to the music of Pomp and Circumstance at the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Seniors begin to celebrate as they are declared official graduates as the Orange High School graduation ceremony comes to and end in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Along with fellow graduates, Galadriel Bello, left, fills out her name card before the start of the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
ExpandOrange Unified School District’s Orange High handed diplomas to the members of its graduating Class of 2024 on Wednesday, June 5.
A commencement ceremony at Fred Kelly 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.
