Newport Harbor 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.

Happy graduates celebrate at the conclusion of the Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Emmitt Butler delivers the “Senior Send Off” during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Emmitt Butler delivers the “Senior Send Off” during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Mason Hunt shows his recently acquired water polo CIF championship ring while speaking during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Happy graduates celebrate at the conclusion of the Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates toss their hats at the conclusion of Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Emmitt Butler delivers the “Senior Send Off” during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Lilly Urresti performs during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
One graduate wears a mask during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Drama teacher Joe D’Aquino helps one of his graduating students, Kelly Decter with her hat during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Family and friends cheer for the stands during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
A happy graduate celebrates the day during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Aidan Brutman hugs teacher, Gwen Gaylor during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
One graduate navigated the day on crutches with a sense of humor at the Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Mason Hunt displays some of his accomplishments at Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Preston Pitchess and Paige DeCinces carry the flag of their graduating class during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates enter the stadium in front of full stands during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Sherlin Mendiola (left) and Bianca Ramirez react differently to having their picture taken before Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Teachers who are also alumni of the school carry their graduating class’s flag during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Via Mackey wears heart-shaped glasses during Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Math teacher Jenny Koa makes sure the graduates know where to line up before Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Heidy  De La Piosa, Alondra Flores and Anahi Flores (from left to right) show off some muscle before Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
Drama teacher, Joe D’Aquino hands out name cards that will be read when receiving their diploma at Newport Harbor High’s graduation ceremonies at Davidson Field in Newport Beach on Thursday, June 9, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

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