By Heather McRea | hmcrea@scng.com | Orange County Register
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El Modena High School handed diplomas to its graduating Class of 2025 on Thursday, June 12.
- An exuberant Jose Alvarez Ordonez , center, reacts as he enters with stadium with fellow graduates during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
![Graduates throw their hats in the air at the conclusion...]()
Graduates throw their hats in the air at the conclusion of the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![Ricardo Flores-Alvarez holds out his diploma for his family during...]()
Ricardo Flores-Alvarez holds out his diploma for his family during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![After delivering a speech to the Class of 2025, Valedictorian...]()
After delivering a speech to the Class of 2025, Valedictorian Patrick Dinh gets a handshake from classmate Cash Sebestyen, left, during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![Amara Landon, center, waves to her family as the graduates...]()
Amara Landon, center, waves to her family as the graduates enter the stadium during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![New graduate Dylan DeGuzman holds up photos of himself as...]()
New graduate Dylan DeGuzman holds up photos of himself as a baby after the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![Melissa Hernandez, center, waves to her family during the El...]()
Melissa Hernandez, center, waves to her family during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![A graduate holds out her diploma for her family in...]()
A graduate holds out her diploma for her family in the stands during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![Samantha Gonzalez blows a kiss towards her family during the...]()
Samantha Gonzalez blows a kiss towards her family during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![A student makes a heart symbol with her hands for...]()
A student makes a heart symbol with her hands for her family during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![Cadmus Danet, center, checks his phone as he attempts to...]()
Cadmus Danet, center, checks his phone as he attempts to keep cool in the afternoon sun during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![Alyson Halbreich celebrates after receiving her diploma during the El...]()
Alyson Halbreich celebrates after receiving her diploma during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![As new graduates leave the stadium family members line up...]()
As new graduates leave the stadium family members line up to greet them after the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![Graduate Dylin Mobley-Lee, center, is mobbed by his family after...]()
Graduate Dylin Mobley-Lee, center, is mobbed by his family after the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![A graduate gets a warm embrace after the El Modena...]()
A graduate gets a warm embrace after the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![Jose Alvarez Ordonez gets a fist-bump from El Modena AP...]()
Jose Alvarez Ordonez gets a fist-bump from El Modena AP teacher Molly Chertock after receiving his diploma during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![Alyson Halbreich celebrates after receiving her diploma during the El...]()
Alyson Halbreich celebrates after receiving her diploma during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![A creative graduation cap on a student at the El...]()
A creative graduation cap on a student at the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![Diana morales shows her diploma to her family in the...]()
Diana morales shows her diploma to her family in the stands during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)![A family cheers from the stands during the El Modena...]()
A family cheers from the stands during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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An exuberant Jose Alvarez Ordonez , center, reacts as he enters with stadium with fellow graduates during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony in Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
ExpandFamilies and friends cheered at a commencement ceremony at Fred Kelly Stadium as the graduates walked across the stage, marking the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures.
