Graduates celebrate as the Orange High School graduation ceremony comes to and end in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Orange Unified School District’s Western High celebrated its graduating class on Wednesday, June 7, with a commencement ceremony at Fred Kelly Stadium.
Walking across the stage in front of their cheering families and friends, the smiling grads marked the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures.
The Marine Corps Jr. ROTC color guard march away after the National Anthem at the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
“For my parents who arrived with nothing and gave me everything,” reads Juan Chavarin’s graduation cap during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate waves to her family as she leaves Fred Kelly Stadium after the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Salutatorian Nathan Hoang, center, receives his diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate reacts after receiving his diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate proudly shows off her diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A selfie is in order during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates file onto the field at Fred Kelly Stadium during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Arman Saucedo has his photo taken after receiving his diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate is amused while listening to the valedictorian’s address during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Joshua Martinez delivers the Valedictorian’s address during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Juan Chavarin waves his diploma toward the crowd during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate celebrates her accomplishment as she waves her diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate adjusts her cap during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate waves to her family during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates file into Fred Kelly Stadium as the Orange High School graduation ceremony begins in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate searches for his family in the crowd during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
