Graduates file into Titan Stadium for the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing Photographer
Tesoro High School seniors gathered Thursday, June 1 at the school’s Titan Stadium for a commencement ceremony to celebrate their graduation as the Class of 2023.
The Honor Guard and faculty walked in to “Hornpipe” from Water Music, by G.F. Handel, arranged by Richard Meyer, performed by the Tesoro Symphony Orchestra and directed by Yeon Choi and Andy Magana. The graduates followed to “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar, composed and arranged by Jack Bullock.
Principal Ken Ezratty welcomed the crowed, and ASB President Jaden Allain led the Pledge of Allegiance, then Natalia Vassillian performed the “Star Spangled Banner” composed by Francis Scott Key.
Titan of the Year Alden Waldeck gave the Commencement Address and then the Tesoro Madrigals, directed by Keith Hancock, performed “For Good” from the musical Wicked, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Scholar of Scholars Nathan Wei gave the Commencement Address and introduced the graduates.
After diplomas were given to the graduates, Principal Ezratty presented the Class of 2023, and Board Trustee Judy Bullockus gave the Acceptance of the Class of 2023. Class President Emma Travis led the turning of the tassel. Finally, the Tesoro Symphony Orchestra performed “On Top of the World” by Brian Balmages for the recessional.
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Jeevan Singh gets a kiss as he celebrates with his family after the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerJeevan Singh shows off his diploma after the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerGraduates return to their seats after receiving their diplomas during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerGraduates get ready to turn their tassels during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerGraduates share a moment after the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerFriends celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerPrincipal Ken Ezratty congratulates one of his students during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate motions to a friend after receiving his diploma during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate receives her diploma during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate celebrates receiving her diploma during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate shows off some of his accomplishments during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerGraduates take a selfie after receiving their diplomas during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerEthan Nguyen delivers his commencement address during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate walks out of Titan Stadium after the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerCelebration is in order for a graduate after receiving her diploma during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerThe Tesoro Madrigals perform during the school’s Class of 2023 graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerGraduates listen during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerTitan of the Year Alden Waldeck delivers his commencement address during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate has her photo taken during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate and member of the Tesoro Madrigals sings a solo during the group’s performance for the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate receives his diploma during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate celebrates his accomplishment after receiving his diploma during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerTitan Stadium is filled to capacity for the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate looks out onto the field at Titan Stadium during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerScholar of Scholars Nathan Wei, left, takes a selfie with Principal Ken Ezratty after delivering his commencement address during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerScholar of Scholars Nathan Wei, right, takes the stage to deliver his commencement address during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerJeevan Singh celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerASB President Jaden Allain leads the Pledge of Allegiance during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerGraduates walk out of Titan Stadium after the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerHappy graduates celebrate after the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerGraduates celebrate after the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerA graduate receives her diploma during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerTesoro High School graduates look for their families as they walk into Titan Stadium for their graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerFriends celebrate together after receiving their diploma during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerNatalia Vassilian sings the National Anthem as the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony begins in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing Photographer
A graduate does a little dance after receiving his diploma during the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing PhotographerGraduates file past an honor guard as the Tesoro High School graduation ceremony begins in Las Flores on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Photo by Paul Rodriguez/Contributing Photographer
