Vanguard University held Orange County’s first commencement of the year, celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2022, as well as Class of 2020 graduates who weren’t able to walk at the time because of social distancing requirements.
Yesica Manilla is hugged by Mary Arkfeld, event coordinator at Vanguard University, before graduation ceremonies held at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vanguard University President Dr. Michael J. Beals speaks during graduation at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Members of the Vanguard Worship Collective sing during Vanguard University’s graduation ceremonies at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jason Frenn gives the keynote address at Vanguard University’s graduation ceremonies at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Students listen to the keynote address by Jason Frenn at Vanguard University’s graduation ceremonies at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vanguard University students prepare for the processional before graduation ceremonies at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Supporters cheer for their graduates during ceremonies for Vanguard University held at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A student is congratulated by Vanguard University President Dr. Michael J. Beals during Vanguard University’s graduation ceremonies at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vanguard University graduate Candace Martinez addresses students during graduation ceremonies at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vanguard University students listen to speakers during graduation at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vanguard University students walk to the processional during graduation ceremonies at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vanguard University graduate Samantha Ramirez takes a photo before ceremonies at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A student is congratulated during Vanguard University’s graduation ceremonies at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA on Thursday, May 5, 2022. More than 500 students received diplomas in addition to over 100 graduates from 2020 who were unable to be recognized during COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Two ceremonies were held Thursday, May 5, at Mariners Church, first for the undergraduate members of the 2022 class and later for those finishing professional and graduate programs and more than 120 members of the 2020 class who returned to celebrate.
More than 580 members of the Class of 2022 participated in the ceremony celebrating their graduation from the more than 100-year old university in Costa Mesa.
