Capistrano Valley High School graduates throw their caps in the air at the conclusion of Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer

Capistrano Valley High celebrates its Class of 2023 during commencement ceremony

Capistrano Valley High School seniors gathered Thursday, June 1 in the school’s stadium for a commencement ceremony and to celebrate their graduation as the Class of 2023.

This year, commencement speakers included students Baokhoi Nguyen, Evan Nowack, Molly Brascia, and Ethan Van Boerum.

Congratulations, Capistrano Valley High Class of 2023!

See below for photos from the commencement ceremony.

Family and friends of Capistrano Valley High School graduates cheer during the 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School graduates hug at the conclusion of Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School graduates throw their caps in the air at the conclusion of Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School graduate Raymond Gutierrez gets emotional while taking photos with family at the conclusion of Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School graduate Raymond Gutierrez gets emotional while taking photos with family at the conclusion of Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Graduates Conner Johnson, Kimberly Villanueva and Kaitlyn Villanueva celebrate with confetti poppers at the conclusion of Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
First generation graduate Kelsey Flores poses with her family at the conclusion of Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
First generation graduate Kelsey Flores poses with her family at the conclusion of Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School graduates celebrate at the end of the 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School graduates move their tassels from right to left during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Samantha Palacios hugs her teacher after receiving her diploma during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School graduates shake hands with their principal and teachers during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School graduates walk the stage during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
From left, Cassandra Warren, Leia Lazatin, Kendall Kay, and Kylie Elam hug and pose after receiving their diplomas during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School graduate hugs her teacher after receiving her diploma during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Jazmine Polanco celebrates after reviewing her diploma during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School graduate smiles as she walks off the stage during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Elizabeth Grelikowaki poses after receiving her diploma during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Ethan Van Boerum delivers a commencement address during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Molly Brascia delivers a commencement address in the form of a poem during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Evan Nowack delivers a commencement address during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Baokhoi Nguyen delivers a commencement address during Capistrano Valley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School Principal John Misustin congratulates the class of 2023 during their commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer
Capistrano Valley High School Choir performs a medley of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World” during the 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Photo by Sarahi Apaez/Contributing Photographer

 

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