Irvine Unified School District’s Irvine High celebrated its graduating class on Thursday, June 1, with a commencement ceremony on campus.
Walking across the stage in front of their cheering families and friends, the smiling grads marked the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures.
A graduate gives the thumbs up after receiving his diploma during commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Soleil Torres, left, and Scarlett Torres hug following commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduates wave to their supporters during commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Fares Assadi takes a selfie after the turning of the tassel during commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduates congratulate each other during commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduate Mannat Bawa speaks during commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A graduate hugs Irvine High School Principal Monica Colunga during commencement at IHS in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A graduate hugs Irvine High School Principal Monica Colunga during commencement at IHS in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduates wave to their supporters during commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduates congratulate each other during commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Students throw their caps at the end of commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Graduate Jocelyn Deleon takes a photo after commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mina Yo and Samantha Yu, from left, show their diplomas following commencement at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jocelyn Deleon Lily Wu, Kylie Thongsrinoon and Mikaila Yim, from left, take a group photo before graduation at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Camden Peterson, Kalil Dakak and Ethan Wheeler, from left, take a photo before graduation at Irvine High School in Irvine, CA on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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