Irvine Unified School District’s Portola High celebrated its graduating class on Thursday, June 1, with a commencement ceremony on campus.
Walking across the stage in front of their cheering families and friends, the smiling grads marked the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures.
Elizabeth Yevdayev waves to family during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Shengy Li waves during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Talia Huostetler shows her diploma during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Dillon Desai fat bumps Principal John Pehrson during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Marco Machado celebrates during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Caris McGinn, left, and Mia Linville show their diplomas during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Madyson Chung-Lee gives her Commencement Address during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Graduates celebrate during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Seniors pet Ronnie the Irvine Police Department K9 as they walk in during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Graduates, from left, Jason Chen, Abhay Nori, Kathleen Chen and Michelle Truong shown their diplomas during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Parents cheer for their graduates celebrate during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Parents cheer for their graduates celebrate during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Graduates celebrate during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Valerie Estrada, left, sings with the Senior Singers during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
Graduates celebrate during the Portola High School graduation ceremony in Irvine on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger)
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