As Dede Calvillo and other counselors greeted parents & family in the gym this morning, about 80 El Modena High graduating seniors dressed in attire of their intended colleges waiting to have their pictures taken.
This annual bitter sweet event means the school year is quickly drawing to a close. There is plenty to celebrate considering how the last 2 school years have been: limited seating graduations, virtual ceremonies and other restrictions.
When seniors’ names were announced, they were ushered to 4 seats at a table amidst loud applause and screams from their proud families in the bleachers.
As this was my first time attending this ceremony, I didn’t know what to expect, so I had to quickly figure out what was going to happen, who would be there and where I needed to be to make pictures. Congratulations seniors, please cherish this very special time and be safe out there.