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A graduate celebrates during the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates toss their caps in the air during the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Eric Bartlett, center left, hugs his daughter Caroline Bartlett after the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Maximus Barrow plays the national anthem during the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Mack Thompson holds his nephew after the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate cheers while walking back to his seat during the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Alice Mitsuka, left, hugs Finley Brown before the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates cheer as they walk off stage during the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Ayu Burchman, left, hugs Crystal Jerabek after the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Friends take photos of their graduating peer during the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Isabella Sarkis, center left, hugs Delilah Spinello after the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate shows off his diploma while walking back to his seat during the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate puts on a lei before the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Dylan Newburry, left, helps Mila Rafaty with her gown before the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Lauren Gilles, left, helps Molly Riehle with her cap before the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate celebrates during the Laguna Beach High School graduation ceremony in Laguna Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
ExpandLaguna Beach High handed diplomas to the members of its graduating Class of 2024 on Thursday, June 13.
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.