Dana Hills High School’s graduates celebrated a major life milestone on May 30 during their commencement ceremony in the school’s stadium in front of friends, family members, and supporters.
Dana Hills graduates walked into the stadium to “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the Dana Hills Symphonic Orchestra and conducted by James Caestecker. ASU President Sophie Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem as well as “In My Life” by the Beatles were both performed SOCSA Jazz Choir, conducted by Ray Medina.
Assistant Principal of Guidance Ashley Ortiz welcomed the audience to this momentous ceremony, and then diplomas were presented to the graduates by CUSD Board Trustees Amy Hanacek and Dr. Gary Prichard, and by Dr. Greg Merwin, CUSD Associate Superintendent of Education & Support Services.
The commencement speakers were Elle Waske, Aidan McCormick, Emily Perez, and Sofie Miller. Senior Class President Grace Willard led the turning of the tassel.
See below for photos from the Dana Hills High School commencement ceremony.
Proud relatives record the accomplishment of their graduates after the Dana Hills High School graduation’s end in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderGraduates congratulate each other the ceremony ends at Dana Hills High School stadium in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderKevin Garcia is weighed down by money and treats after graduating from Dana Hills High School in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderCelebratory hugs are in order as the graduation ceremony ends at Dana Hills High School stadium in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderSeniors turn their tassels as they are declared official graduates of Dana Hills High School as the ceremonies end in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA senior motions to his fellow graduates after receiving his diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderAidan McCormick imparts some thoughts for his fellow graduates during his commencement address at the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderWith help from a friend, a graduate finds their family in the stands before the start of the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA graduate proudly shows off his diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderThe junior honor guard lines the field as graduates walk into the stadium during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA graduate conveniently uses his diploma cover as a shade from the sun during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderSosefina Sualua celebrates her achievement during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderGraduates give a bear hug to an administrator after receiving their diplomas during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA graduate gets some help with his cap from a friend as they walk back to their seats after receiving their diplomas during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA graduate motions to his family and friends after receiving his diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderScholar of Scholars Elle Waske addresses her fellow graduates during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA happy graduate shows off her diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA senior is ready to graduate at the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderGraduates line up to have their names read aloud before receiving their diplomas during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderCelebration is in order after this graduate receives her diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderCUSD Trustee Gary Pritchard, right, prepares to award diplomas during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA graduate celebrates his accomplishment after receiving his diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderCUSD Trustee Amy Hanacek awards a graduate with his diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA happy Madyson O’Brien is helped by her father, James, after receiving her diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderGraduates are flanked by the junior honor guard as they file onto the field of the stadium for the start of the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderAssociate Superintendent Dr. Gregory Merwin applauds after awarding a graduate with his diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderSosefina Sualua waves to her family as she walks into the stadium for the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA graduate gets hug from an administrator after receiving her diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderGraduates honor the flag as the National Anthem is sung at the start of the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA graduate sees her family in the stands as the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony begins in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderThe SOCSA Jazz Choir sings “In My Life” by the Beatles during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderA graduate sends a heartfelt message as he walks up to receive his diploma during the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderGraduates filing into the stadium acknowledge their friends and relatives as the Dana Hills High School graduation ceremony begins in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD InsiderSosefina Sualua, right, gives some of her candy treats to a friend as they celebrate graduating from Dana Hills High School in Dana Point on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/for CUSD Insider
