Woodbridge High School senior Max Stewart, celebrates during the school’s graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Alexa Lyncheski, center, breaks down while hugging Sara Ishani, right, and another friend drying the Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Family members wave to their senior during Woodbridge High School’s graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Daniel Lavi waves to fellow graduates following his speech during the Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Sophie Ke shows off her diploma during the Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Family members of Lakshmi Vedekar, greet her with big head cutout photos of herself during the Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Woodbridge High School seniors sing the school’s alma mater during the graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Katie Melendez, left, and Olivia Lopez move their tassels during the Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Oleksandra Strokina waves to her family during the Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Woodbridge High School senior Delara Mirdamadi, waves to her family in the stands during the school’s graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Armita Jafa, left, and Aahva Shah are all smiles after receiving their diplomas during the Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
A Woodbridge High School senior raises his fist in celebration during the Schoo’s graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Woodbridge High School senior, Isabella Ayres De Castro waves to her family during the school’s graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Naomi Dickens gestures to her loved ones in the stands during Woodbridge High School’s graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
A graduate raises his diploma during the Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Chelsea Wang, the senior class president, speaks during Woodbridge High School’s graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Matthew Waggoner raises his diploma during the Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Sarah Wilbur, left, hugs her sister Hannah Wilbur following the Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Woodbridge High School senior Max Stewart, celebrates during the school’s graduation ceremony at Irvine High School on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
ExpandWoodbridge High School’s graduating seniors stepped forward to receive their diplomas on Thursday, June 4.
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