Yorba Linda High graduate Jake Ridenour raises his arms towards the crowd after receiving his diploma on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Phoebe Araiza, 7, wears a graduation lei made of flowers and cash that is meant for her sister, Penelope after graduation at Yorba Linda High’s Shapell stadium on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate wears a bear on the end of a lei before ceremonies at Yorba Linda High’s Shapell stadium on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda High graduate, Faith DeSio, is all smiles as she acknowledges family as she enters the stadium for ceremonies on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
The Yorba Linda High Song and Cheer graduates pose for a photograph before graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Avery Bollin reacts to seeing her family as she entered Shapell stadium for the Yorba Linda High graduations on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A family raises large photo cutouts and a sign for their graduate Jack during ceremonies at Yorba Linda High’s Shapell stadium on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Famlilies cheer their graduates as they proceed into Shape stadium for the Yorba Linda High graduation on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Avery Omens, left, has her cap adjusted by Ryann Hermann, right, before graduation ceremonies at Yorba Linda High’s Shapell stadium on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda High graduate, Leonardo Chi, wears numerous medals and pins as part of his graduation flourishes on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Kyler Khong, left, is hugged by his mother, Nancy Khong, right, after putting a lei on her son as he entered the stadium before the Yorba Linda High graduation on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda graduate Emily Amaya waves to family as she enters Shape stadium on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A family member records her graduate while holding large photo cutouts during the Yorba Linda High graduation on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda High graduates with decorated caps listen to speakers as the graduation ceremonies start on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Alek Osment waves at family as he enters into Shapell stadium before the Yorba Linda High graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Natasha El Maissi celebrates after receiving her diploma at the Yorba Linda High graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda High graduate Natasha El Maissi makes a heart symbol towards her family as she enters the stadium for graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda High graduate Alexis Payan signals to the crowd as she walks up to receive her diploma on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Faith DeSio can barely contain her emotions as she sees family as she heads to the stage to receive her diploma at the Yorba Linda High graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Mason Farley hugs another graduate at the end of the Yorba Linda High graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates from Yorba Linda High toss their caps into the air at the end of the graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda High graduate Jane Black gets ready for the ceremonies which were held at Shapell Stadium on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Yorba Linda High graduate Jake Ridenour raises his arms towards the crowd after receiving his diploma on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
ExpandPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District’s Yorba Linda High handed diplomas to the members of its graduating Class of 2024 on Wednesday, June 12.
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.
