El Toro High School seniors celebrated the conclusion of their high school careers with a graduation ceremony at the school’s stadium on Friday, June 16.
![An El Toro grad looks for friends and family in...]()
An El Toro grad looks for friends and family in the stands during a speech. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Ethan Herrera and Hannah Lee check out a photo of...]()
Ethan Herrera and Hannah Lee check out a photo of Herrera sneezing. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![An El Toro grad did an impromptu dance while waiting...]()
An El Toro grad did an impromptu dance while waiting for commencement to begin. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![An El Toro graduate is recognized during the ceremony. The...]()
An El Toro graduate is recognized during the ceremony. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![An El Toro grad shows off his diploma. The El...]()
An El Toro grad shows off his diploma. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![El Toro grad Robert Brandenburg celebrates receiving his diploma. The...]()
El Toro grad Robert Brandenburg celebrates receiving his diploma. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Am El Toro grad shares a laugh with a faculty...]()
Am El Toro grad shares a laugh with a faculty member during commencement. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Chantel Bermudez was the senior class speaker. The El Toro...]()
Chantel Bermudez was the senior class speaker. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![A grad named Sean had a fan club in the...]()
A grad named Sean had a fan club in the stands. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![The seniors of the El Toro High School Choir sang...]()
The seniors of the El Toro High School Choir sang “Best Day of my Life.” The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Drum major Senior Katie Connair led the orchestra in a...]()
Drum major Senior Katie Connair led the orchestra in a number. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![El Toro grads queue up backstage before the ceremony. The...]()
El Toro grads queue up backstage before the ceremony. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![An El Toro grad blow a kiss to her fan...]()
An El Toro grad blow a kiss to her fan club in the stands. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Nicole Latimer endured a long wait backstage before the ceremony....]()
Nicole Latimer endured a long wait backstage before the ceremony. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![An El Toro grad listens to a speech during the...]()
An El Toro grad listens to a speech during the ceremony. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Many of the grads waited as long as possible to...]()
Many of the grads waited as long as possible to put on their gowns in the warm weather on Friday. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Two El Toro grads stride across the parking lot enroute...]()
Two El Toro grads stride across the parking lot enroute to the ceremony. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![David Picard endured a long wait outside the stadium before...]()
David Picard endured a long wait outside the stadium before the ceremony. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Trevor Pakingan tried his hat on upside down before the...]()
Trevor Pakingan tried his hat on upside down before the ceremony. The El Toro graduates were holding their commencement at their high school in Lake Forest, CA on Friday, June 16, 2017. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,Orange County Register/SCNG)
