Graduates, including commencement speakers Carson De Filippo, left, Melanie Hui, center, and Senior Class President William Mechkin, right, march into the stadium at the start of the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony. Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider

San Juan Hills High School honors graduating Class of 2024

SAN JUAN HILLS GRADUATION PROGRAM

 

San Juan Hills High School celebrated the commencement of the Class of 2024 during a ceremony in the school stadium on May 30.

Students entered the stadium to Pomp and Circumstance by composer Edward Elgar. The National Anthem was performed by Anna Lisa Gnielinski, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Senior Class President William Meshkin. The Chamber Singers under the direction of Michael Ushino performed the Star Spangled Banner, and the SJHHS Alma Mater written by the SJHHS AP Music Theory Class 2014. They later performed “Yesterday,” written by The Beatles and arranged by Bob Chilcott.

Principal Dr. Manoj A. Mahindrakar welcomed the graduates and audience to this year’s commencement ceremony. The commencement speakers were Scholar of Scholars Melanie Hui, Carson De Filippo, and Danica Robertson.

Board of Trustees Vice President Michael Parham gave the Acceptance of the Class of 2024, and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cary Johnson and Associate Superintendent Dr. Bob Presby presented the diplomas.

Senior Class President William Meshkin led the turning of the tassel. The graduates exited the stadium to the song “Time of Your Life” by Green Day.

See below for photos from this year’s San Juan Hills High School graduation ceremony.

Students smile as they march in at the start of the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Family and friends cheer on the graduates as they enter the stadium at the start of the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Students march in at the start of the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Senior Class President William Mechkin walks up to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Commencement speakers Danica Robertson, left, Carson De Filippo and Melanie Hui stand during the singing of the National Anthem for the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Anna Gnielinski sings the National Anthem at the start of the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Melanie Hui gives a commencement speech during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Melanie Hui gives a commencement speech during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Carson De Filippo gives a commencement speech during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Carson De Filippo gives a commencement speech during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony was held May 30.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Danica Robertson gives a commencement speech during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Graduates shake hands with Principal Dr. Manoj Mahindrakar after receiving their diplomas during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Graduates accept their diplomas during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Graduate celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Graduates shake hands with Principal Dr. Manoj Mahindrakar after receiving their diplomas during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Graduate celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
A graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
San Juan Hills High Principal Dr. Manoj Mahindrakar, right, gets ready to accept the Class of 2024 at the conclusion of the their graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
San Juan Hills High Principal Dr. Manoj Mahindrakar talks to the Class of 2024 after handing out diplomas at the conclusion of their graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The San Juan Hills High Chamber Singers perform during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Danica Robertson gives a commencement speech during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Graduates celebrate by throwing their caps in the air at the conclusion of the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
The San Juan Hills High Chamber Singers perform during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Graduates accept their diplomas during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Graduate celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider
Graduates celebrate at the conclusion of the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Photo by Steven Georges/CUSD Insider

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