Santiago High handed diplomas to its graduating class on Tuesday, May 31.

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.

Emahri Ropati, second from left, is showered with gifts and treats as she celebrates following the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Elsa Aguilar, left, kisses her son, Kristus, center, following his Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Ivan Lopez-Aguilar waves to his family after receiving his diploma at the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Co-Valedictorians Valerie Garcia, left, and Michael Nguyen, right, give their graduation address at the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Joshua Aispuro celebrates as his name is called out to receive his diploma in Michael A. Monsoor Stadium on the campus of Garden Grove High School at the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Chenoa Robertson, right, hugs teacher Shannon MacRill as the Santiago High School graduation ceremony ends in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Graduates congratulate each other as they walk up to receive their diplomas at the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate shows off her honors to the crowd of attendees at the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Pedro Diaz reacts as his name is called to receive his diploma at the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Joshua Aispuro, left, shows off his diploma to his family at the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate holds her diploma as she walks back to her seat during the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates file back to their seats after receiving their diplomas at the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Graduates listen to a graduation address at the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Santiago graduates file out of Michael A. Monsoor Memorial Stadium at Garden Grove High School following the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Vi Le celebrates as she walks up to receive her diploma at Michael A. Monsoor Stadium on the campus of Garden Grove High School during the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Senior Class President Hazel Viera gives her graduation address during the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates wait to enter Michael A. Monsoor Stadium on the campus of Garden Grove High School before the start of the Santiago High School graduation ceremony in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
The JROTC Honor Guard march after the presentation of the colors at the start of the Santiago High School graduation ceremony at Michael A. Monsoor Stadium on the campus of Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

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