Anaheim Union High School District’s Western High celebrated its graduating class on Wednesday, May 24, with a commencement ceremony at Handel Stadium.
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.
Western High School graduate Anas Mohamed, gets hoisted high by his family and friends after commencement in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Grads line up to receive their diplomas as family and friends shout encouragement at Western High School onWednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Alex Morales is all smiles after receiving his diploma from Western High School in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Family and friends of Western High School graduates cheer as the students enter the stadium for commencement in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Western High School graduate Anas Mohamed celebrates his graduation from Western High School with family and friends in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Family and friends of Western High School graduates cheer as the students enter the stadium for commencement in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)The California flag waves during the Pledge of Allegiance at Western High School’s graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)A Western High School student survives high school and takes part in his commencement ceremony in Anaheim onWednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Gray skies but bright spirits abound at Western High School’s graduation ceremony in Anaheim onWednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Family and friends of Western High School graduates cheer as they enter the stadium for commencement in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)A graduate from Western High School in Anaheim matches her nail polish to her school colors during commencement on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Emerald Smithers has trouble lifting her puppy, Ace, after graduating from Western High School in Anaheim onWednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Samiya Dean, left, shares an emotional hug with Sephora Bran after they graduate from Western High School in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Juan Rodriguez shouts encouragement to a fellow classmate during Western High School’s graduation ceremony in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Distract administrator Alison Konrad gives Western High School graduates a quick look in the mirror before they head out for their commencement ceremony in Anaheim onWednesday, May 24, 2023. “Looking good!” she tells them.(Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Family and friends of Western High School graduates watch as they receive their diplomas during commencement in Anaheim on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
