Graduates, Genevieve Velarde, Nakshatra Srinivasan, and Sreenidhi Srinivasan, perform, “The Longest Time,” during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A family waves cutouts during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Irvine principal Dr Monica Colunga greets students during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Ibrahim Manaserh waves after receiving his diploma during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Giant photo cutouts were popular during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Alyssa Head excitedly shows off her diploma to friends during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Nicholas Paredes waves as he heads to the podium during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
IUSD board member, Lauren Brooks, accepts the graduating class of 2024 during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Jinisha Sharma waves to the crowd during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Brooke Stongs shows off her diploma during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates turn their tassels at the end of the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Isabella Wang speaks during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates Genevieve Velarde and Alisha Zuberi perform the national anthem during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Principal Dr Monica Colunga raises her hands as she proclaims, “Once a Vaquero, always a Vaquero,” during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Co-instrumental director, Corey Heddon, directs the musicians during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates acknowledge family during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Marina Breller speaks during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate makes a heart sign during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Two graduates point out their family during the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates toss their caps into the air at the end of the Irvine High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Irvine Unified School District’s Irvine High handed diplomas to the members of its graduating Class of 2024 on Thursday, June 6.
A commencement ceremony in 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.
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