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To the class of 2023, we send our biggest congratulations to the team. Your achievement is just a stepping stone to the more significant journey ahead, but one that deserves all the praise – even from here in the world of sports.
At times like this, the older generations float in clouds of nostalgia (including the writers who have gone wrong), remembering the hats, the dresses – the scams – of yesteryear when we said goodbye to high school and looked ahead to the unknown…
There is truth in the idea that it passes in the blink of an eye. Or the scroll of a social media feed. So we do our part and capture the moments in the best way possible: photos!
Southside High School seniors take a selfie at the school’s commencement ceremonies May 26, 2023, at Jacksonville State University’s Pete Mathews Coliseum.
Pint the service dog in his cap and gown, also finished with his human, Jax. Scenes from the Viera High School 2023 graduation on Friday, May 26.
Said Hernandez waves his rose and diploma to family members. A total of 360 seniors graduated from Vanguard High School Friday evening, May 26, 2023 at the Southeast Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, Florida. Family and friends celebrated the graduation ceremony with cheers, sign waving and party horns blowing. This year, Vanguard had 36 Valedictorians who graduated with a perfect 5.0 GPA from the International Baccalaureate program. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2023
Graduates congratulate each other. A total of 360 seniors graduated from Vanguard High School Friday evening, May 26, 2023 at the Southeast Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, Florida. Family and friends celebrated the graduation ceremony with cheers, sign waving and party horns blowing. This year, Vanguard had 36 Valedictorians who graduated with a perfect 5.0 GPA from the International Baccalaureate program. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2023
Cooper High School graduates toss their caps in the air after completing Friday’s commencement ceremony at Shotwell Stadium on May 26, 2023.
Scenes from Hardin Valley Academy’s graduation ceremony, Friday, May 26, 2023.
Seniors throw their caps during the Dallas Center-Grimes High School graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26, 2023.
Members of the West Des Moines Dowling Catholic Class of 2023 graduated Friday, May 26, 2023, during a graduation ceremony at the Knapp Center in Des Moines.
Cheboygan High School held its Senior Parade on Friday, May 26th.
DW Daniel High School graduate Karen Albus holds a rose in memory of two former students, Jason Allen and Seth Butts, as they line up for DW Daniel High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina, Saturday , May 27, 2023
Valedictorian Megan Griggs takes a selfie with the Class of 2023 during Forest High School’s graduation at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., Saturday, May 27, 2023. Forest’s graduating class had 460 graduates.[Alan Youngblood/Ocala Star-Banner]
The Pine School’s Class of 2023 commencement ceremony was held in the school’s gym on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Hobe Sound.
Liberty High School graduate Zachary Luke McConnell accepts his diploma from Principal Johnny Garrett, right, during Liberty High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Senior Bailey McCabe hugs Nina Cabagnog on stage after receiving her diploma during the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony at Palm Desert High School in Palm Desert, Calif., Friday, May 26, 2023.
Senior Jazmin Olivas-Pacheco waves to the crowd after receiving her diploma during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 at Palm Desert High School in Palm Desert, Calif., Friday, May 26, 2023.
Yarlin Cuevas shows off his diploma to family and friends as diplomas are handed out during Bessemer City High School’s 2023 Commencement held at their stadium Friday night.
Scenes from the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 at Palm Desert High School in Palm Desert, California, Friday, May 26, 2023.
Graduates wave to their families during Ravenwood High School’s Class of 2023 commencement ceremony at the Curb Event Center in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Easley High graduate Carly Adora Hayes celebrates after receiving her diploma during Easley High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Ray J. Aragon, right, shakes Principal Michael Kovacs’ hand after receiving his diploma at Pueblo South High School’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Luke Lemoine straightens up after receiving his diploma during Marshfield High School’s commencement ceremony Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Marshfield High School in Marshfield, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Alamogordo 2023 graduate Jason Hines honors his late brother Robert Hines at his high school graduation with a photo at Tiger Stadium on Friday, May 26
Rickards High School celebrated 350 graduates at the Tucker Civic Center on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Sumerset College Preparatory Academy’s Class of 2023 commencement ceremony was held at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Port St. Lucie.
Graduate Darrion Freeman’s cousin takes a photo after walking across the stage during Somerset College Preparatory Academy’s Class of 2023 commencement ceremony at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Port St. Lucie .
A graduate mortarboard during the University of Delaware’s 2023 Commencement at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Marketing and advertising graduate Nicole Richter of Dumont, N.J., makes her mark as members of the Class of 2023 sign a banner after the University of Delaware’s 2023 Commencement at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Students prepare for the tassel ceremony during the University of Delaware’s 2023 commencement ceremony at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Xavier Thomas celebrates as he heads back up the hill after Reitz High School’s 2023 commencement, Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Sydney Davis celebrates with a fellow Signature School graduate after their commencement ceremony at the Victory Theater in downtown Evansville, Ind., Thursday evening, May 18, 2023.
Jezlyn Johnson points to the crowd as seniors march during Harrison High School’s 2023 commencement, Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Jeslinda Gideon, 15, right, celebrates the graduation of her sister, Margaret Atari, after Bosse High School’s Class of 2023 commencement ceremony at Enlow Field on Wednesday evening, May 24, 2023.
CJ Jarrett dances after being presented with a diploma during North High School’s commencement exercises at Bundrant Stadium in Evansville, Ind., Monday night, May 22, 2023.
Recent graduates, from left, Christian Bond, DeAsean Beans, Naudia Barnes and De’Marcus Johnson walk to the front of the stage to be congratulated during the Academy for Innovative Studies graduation ceremonies – Diamond Monday Night , May 22, 2023
Cale Johnson hugs a fellow graduate of the North High School Class of 2023 after commencement exercises at Bundrant Stadium in Evansville, Ind., Monday evening, May 22, 2023.
Karen Rivera poses with friends before the 2023 Memorial High School Commencement at the Akin Theater at the Old National Events Plaza, Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Graduates of the Class of 2023 throw silly string out of boxes at the end of the 150th commencement ceremony at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, Ind., Friday evening, May 26, 2023.
Valedictorian Reagan Koester addresses the crowd during North Posey High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony, Friday, May 26, 2023.
A graduate mortarboard during the University of Delaware’s 2023 Commencement at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Shelby Byerly walks in the procession. Round Rock High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 on May 25, 2023 at the HEB Center in Cedar Park.