University High handed diplomas to its graduating class on Thursday, June 2.

The commencement featured cheering families and smiling grads as the seniors marked the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures.

Shirya De, left, fills out her name card on the back of teacher, Megan Forster, right, at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
Phung Dao squats down as she and her classmates wait for the beginning of their ceremony at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
University High graduates from left, Julia Campos, Briana Bradley and Kate Biagan, fill out their graduation cards at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).

One graduate had her image blown up on photos held aloft by family and friends at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
Graduates received joyful screams and waves as the entered into the ceremony at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
Jesry De Vera holds his hand over his heart during the singing of the national anthem at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).

Gleeful families and friends grab photos and videos as the graduates file in at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
Relatives video student greeting beforehand at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
Kaylie Kubota, left, warms up before being asked to sing the national anthem at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).

Graduate, Anni Chen rests on the steps outside as her class awaited ceremonies at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
A family holds up letters as they celebrate at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
David Lee, left, and Steve Lee, right, hold photos of their graduate at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).

James Harris holds up a large foam hand at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
Graduates toss their hats into the air at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
Ashton Salah celebrates as he walks back to his seat after receiving his diploma at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).

An enthusiastic wave greeted on graduate at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
As the graduates stream into the Bren Center, families and friends strain to capture images at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).
Bryan Kayo signs to a friend as they await the grad ceremonies. University High has one of the most successful hearing impaired programs in the nation. Graduation for University High School was held at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).

A tassel sports the 2022 cap at the University High School graduation ceremony at the Bren Center on the UCI campus on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer).

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