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Photos: 2019 East Bay high school graduations

Ygnacio Valley High School graduate Blaine Bueno, left, helps classmate Ivy Lei, with her mortarboard before the start of the Ygnacio Valley High's commencement ceremony at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Ygnacio Valley High School graduates, from left, Sheccid Lopez, Zamora Martinez and Jenna Salazar react with tears and smiles prior to the turning of their tassels after receiving their diplomas during the commencement ceremony at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Ygnacio Valley High School graduate Hannah Pearson gives a Student Address during the commencement ceremony at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Ygnacio Valley High School graduates proceed to their seats for the start of their commencement ceremony at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Ygnacio Valley High School graduate Aaron Rodrigues gives a Student Address during the commencement ceremony at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Ygnacio Valley High School graduate Naomi Salomon smiles as she stands on stage with other award winners during the commencement ceremony at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Ygnacio Valley High School graduate Maximillian Rosillo gives a Student Address during the commencement ceremony at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Ygnacio Valley High School graduate Moises Martinez, who decorated his mortarboard with a small sombrero, waits with classmates for the start of their commencement ceremony at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif., on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Madison Bednar holds up her diploma to her family and friends in the crowd at the Freedom High School graduation ceremony on June 8, 2019 at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Students file off the field at Falcon Stadium at the Freedom High School graduation ceremony on June 8, 2019 at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Beach balls fly through the air and students celebrate at the conclusion of the Freedom High School graduation ceremony on June 8, 2019 at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Marisol Wortham gives her friend a high five after receiving her diploma at the Freedom High School graduation ceremony on June 8, 2019 at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Bryan Cruz smiles as he receives his diploma at the Freedom High School graduation ceremony on June 8, 2019 at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Students wave to their family and friends at the Freedom High School graduation ceremony on June 8, 2019 at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Graduating seniors parade onto the field at Falcon Stadium for the Freedom High School graduation ceremony on June 8, 2019 at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Students sing at the Freedom High School graduation ceremony on June 8, 2019 at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Graduating seniors walk onto the field at Falcon Stadium for the Freedom High School graduation ceremony on June 8, 2019 at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Graduating seniors wave to their family and friends in the stands before the Freedom High School graduation ceremony on June 8, 2019 at Freedom High School in Oakley, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

A family takes a photo together while holding a larger-than-life cutout of their graduate after the Campolindo High School graduation ceremony on June 7, 2019 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Graduating seniors throw their caps after the Campolindo High School graduation ceremony on June 7, 2019 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Graduating seniors celebrate together after the Campolindo High School graduation ceremony on June 7, 2019 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

A graduating senior gets a fist bump from a friend after receiving his diploma at the Campolindo High School graduation ceremony on June 7, 2019 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Graduating seniors share a laugh as names are called at the Campolindo High School graduation ceremony on June 7, 2019 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

A graduating senior sports fun socks and shoes below his gown at the Campolindo High School graduation ceremony on June 7, 2019 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

A graduating senior points to the crowd at the Campolindo High School graduation ceremony on June 7, 2019 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Graduating seniors stand at the Campolindo High School graduation ceremony on June 7, 2019 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

Graduating seniors look out to the bleachers at their friends and family at the Campolindo High School graduation ceremony on June 7, 2019 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California. (Photo by Haley Nelson)

ALAMEDA, CA - Seniors from Alameda High School prepare to take the stage to receive their diplomas during graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Seniors from Alameda High School return to their seats after receiving their diplomas during graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Seniors from Alameda High School prepare to receive their diplomas during graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Alameda High School graduate Katlyn Luong smiles as she is greeted by her family after graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Seniors from Alameda High School process towards the stage during the beginning of graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Friends and family document watch their seniors from Alameda High School process toward the stage during graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Seniors from Alameda High School process towards the stage during the beginning of graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Alameda High School seniors Jane Zhou, 18, left, and Elizaveta Malysheva, 18, right, help groom classmate Jasmine Zmurk, 18, center, as they prepare for graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Alameda High School senior Morty Tillman, right, congratulates a classmate on receiving his diploma on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Alameda High School senior Guangliang Xuan congratulates a classmate on receiving his diploma on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Alameda High School senior Daniel Choi dances before processing to the stage ahead of graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Seniors from Alameda High School prepare for graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Graduating seniors from Alameda High School leave the stage after receiving diplomas on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Friends and family document seniors from Alameda High School processing during graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Government teacher Chris Honeywell poses for a photo with seniors from Alameda High School ahead of graduation ceremonies on Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Construction workers watch the beginning of graduation ceremonies for Alameda High School from an open window above Thompson Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Encinal High School seniors Miriam Acosta, 18, left, and Miles Abadia, 19, stand at the front of the procession line as they prepare for graduation ceremonies on Willie Stargell Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Seniors from Encinal High School high five an inspiration board as they make their way to Willie Stargell Field for graduation ceremonies in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Graduating seniors from Encinal High School process onto Willie Stargell Field to begin graduation ceremonies in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Friends and family record the entrance procession as seniors from Encinal High School enter Willie Stargell Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Seniors from Encinal High School listen to speakers in front of the scoreboard displaying the graduating class year on Willie Stargell Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Seniors from Encinal High School display their decorated mortar boards as they prepare for graduation ceremonies on Willie Stargell Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Alumni from the Encinal High School class of 1969 walk ahead of the current senior class as they prepare for graduation ceremonies on Willie Stargell Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Encinal High School senior Carter Holley, 18, mimics a handshake while receiving her diploma as students prepare for graduation ceremonies on Willie Stargell Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Encinal High School senior Sam Gabato-Morse, 18, holds a yearbook as he prepares for graduation ceremonies on Willie Stargell Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Encinal High School senior Landis Green, 18, records his fellow graduates, standing in between Sam Gabato-Morse, 18, and Sean Gorham, 18, right, as they prepare for graduation ceremonies on Willie Stargell Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Arts and Technology teacher Diana Kenney gives out Hershey Kisses to seniors from Encinal High School as they prepare for graduation ceremonies on Willie Stargell Field in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

ALAMEDA, CA - Seniors Enkush Eredenebaatar, 18, left, and Juliana Olivera, 17, watch a video on a mobile device ahead of graduation ceremonies on Willie Stargell Field at Encinal High School in Alameda, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Photo by Don Feria for the East Bay Times)

PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Graduates of the Class of 2019 of Piedmont High School high-five each other as they wait for the start of their procesion for the graduation ceremony at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Andrew Stoddard, Valedictorian of the Class of 2019 of Piedmont High School delivers his speech during the graduation ceremony at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Graduate Naomi Hollinger gives the thumbs up after receiving her diploma during the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2019 of Piedmont High School at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Piedmont High School Superintendent Randall Booker, left, congratulates his son Aidan Booker after he personally announced and gave the diploma to his son during the Class of 2019 of Piedmont High School graduation ceremony at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Seniors of the Class of 2019 of Piedmont High School follow directions by guest speaker Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf as she ask them to stand up and reach out to conclude her speech during the graduation ceremony at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Guest speaker Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivers her speech to the Class of 2019 of Piedmont High School during the graduation ceremony at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Olivia Wiebe, Senior speaker of the Class of 2019 of Piedmont High School delivers her speech during the graduation ceremony at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Sasha Liu, Salutatorian of the Class of 2019 of Piedmont High School delivers her speech during the graduation ceremony at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Graduates of the Class of 2019 of Piedmont High School hold their diplomas as they get ready to move their tassels from right to left during the graduation ceremony at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

PIEDMONT, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Seniors of the Class of 2019 of Piedmont High School walk the red carpet as families and friends look on during the procession of their graduation ceremony at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Friday, May 31, 2019. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

Zev Marx-Kahn, left, gives a big hug to classmate Arden Agos as they celebrate after receiving their diploma holders during the Berkeley High School Commencement Ceremony held at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

A graduate walks down from the stage while wearing an inflatable tube puppet on her cap during the Berkeley High School Commencement Ceremony held at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

A graduate wears her decorate cap during the Berkeley High School Commencement Ceremony held at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

A Berkeley High School graduate reacts after receiving her diploma holder during the Berkeley High School Commencement Ceremony held at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

A family in the stands waves to get the attention of their graduate during the Berkeley High School Commencement Ceremony held at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Berkeley High School principal Erin Wchweng introduces the class of 2019 during the Berkeley High School Commencement Ceremony held at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Nygel Sanders gives a speech titled "Balance" as she speaks to her classmates the graduating class of 2019 during the Berkeley High School Commencement Ceremony held at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Berkeley High School graduates sit and listen to speeches during the Berkeley High School Commencement Ceremony held at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)