Estancia High handed diplomas to its graduating class on Thursday, June 9.

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.

Kaya Tagard checks her cap in the reflection of Sydney Bilderbeck’s glasses before the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
Several graduates jump up and down in a scrum after the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate plays with his tassle during the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)

Eduard Ventura pretends to fly after getting his diploma during the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates throw their caps into the air after the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
Nicole Jewett is congratulated by Principal Michael Halt during the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)

A graduate holds her hand over her heart during the National Anthem at the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
Becky Grimaldo-Ocampo loses her cap to a gust of wind as she is greeted by Estancia High Principal Michael Halt during the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate moves her tassle from right to left during the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)

Diana Garcia catches her cap as it is blown off her head during the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
Nancy Serrano, right, takes a selfie with Olivia Shallahamer before the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
Jose Calderon waves to the crowd as he walks into Jim Scott Stadium during the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)

Matthew Duarte helps Marcos Linares with his cap before the Estancia High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)

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