Donned in decorative caps, gowns and chords, the Class of 2024 readily anticipated their graduation ceremony on Friday at the football field. The band department welcomed graduating seniors to their seats with songs including Studio Ghibli’s “Anime March Medley” by Joe Hisaishi.
Senior and ASB President Anika Sundarajan commenced the ceremony, inviting a crowded audience of parents, siblings and friends to take part in the memorable event.
“We began as timid underclassmen, stepping straight out of COVID-19 into the daunting halls of high school, transforming into composed and collected seniors,” Sundarajan said. “The Class of 2024 has truly been through all sorts of high school experiences that have shaped us into adults ready to face any and all of our endeavors.”
Graduation speakers seniors Yusuf Mohamed Gadelrab and Anshul Singh shared motivational speeches that reflected upon their high school experiences and offered insight to their future journeys. Following their empowering messages, Assistant Principal David Erwin congratulated all seniors.
As the ceremony concluded, students received their diplomas from FUHSD Superintendent Graham Clark and FUHSD board trustee Rod Sinks. With diplomas in hand, seniors gathered one last time at the end of the field for the annual cap toss before reuniting into the embrace of their awaiting family members and friends, who celebrated their achievement with smiles and gifts.
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