Sean Callender, center, and Katty Callender take a photo while holding a photo of family member Jericho Callender’s face after the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates find their families in the stands during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates help Brooklyn Silvaggio, bottom center, with her cap before the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates wave to their families during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Melanie Vega showcases her handmade cap before the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Giovanna Hodne shows her Minecraft-themed cap before the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Reagan Ebmeyer, center left, and Grace Leahy hug after the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Gracie Logan, center left, Summer Chiriac, center and Alexis Long, center right, ask their friend to take a photo before the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate picks up his friend while walking back to their seats during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Noella Egelsee, center left, and Selah Anastasi, center right, hug before the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate claps after receiving his diploma during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Andrew Selecky, left, and Brayden Nguyen perform the senior song during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate hugs his teacher during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate waves to his peers while walking off stage during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates hug after receiving their diplomas during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates stand for the National Anthem during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate celebrates while walking back to her seat during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate does a backflip while walking off the stage during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate cheers while walking off stage during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Elmer Fernandez holds his step-son’s initial while looking for him after the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates show off their diplomas during the Huntington Beach High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Claire Nguyen, Contributing Photographer)
Huntington Beach Union High School District’s Huntington Beach High handed diplomas to the members of its graduating Class of 2024 on Wednesday, June 12.
A commencement ceremony at 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.