Jason Chun, right, joins his fellow graduates in celebration following the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Chun is the 2026 Tiger of the Year who best exemplifies the qualities of pride, tradition, and excellence. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates congratulate each other following the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Fabiola Arauz, Isabella Conchas, and Janell Medina, from left, take a selfie following the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates congratulate each other following the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated graduation cap at the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Sanjana Sawant delivers one of the commencement addresses during the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates receive congratulations from teachers as they leave Bradford Stadium following at the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Jazlyn Cruz enters Bradford Stadium for the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate pauses to let a friend take her photo at the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate waves to the crowd in the stands in Bradford Stadium as he walks in for the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Johnny Flores motions to his family as he receives his diploma at the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate show his joy after receiving his diploma at the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A decorated graduation cap at the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Jennifer Santana Cuevas shows off her diploma during the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Delilah Castellanos, center, does a little dance as she receives her diploma during the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Gabriele Fatticcioni waves to his family as he enters Bradford Stadium for the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Jurel Sanchez celebrates after receiving his diploma at the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
As he enters Bradford Stadium, a graduate waves to his family at the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates enter Bradford Stadium for the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Graduate Lorenzo Duran takes in the experience as he enters Bradford Stadium for the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Dylan Nguyen delivers one of the commencement addresses during the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
A graduate celebrates following the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Jason Chun, center, hugs a fellow graduate following the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Chun is the 2026 Tiger of the Year who best exemplifies the qualities of pride, tradition, and excellence. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
Jason Chun, right, joins his fellow graduates in celebration following the Valencia High School graduation ceremony in Placentia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Chun is the 2026 Tiger of the Year who best exemplifies the qualities of pride, tradition, and excellence. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)
ExpandValencia High School’s graduating seniors stepped forward to receive their diplomas on Thursday, June 11.
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