By Heather McRea | hmcrea@scng.com | Orange County Register
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Costa Mesa High handed diplomas to the members of its graduating Class of 2025 on Thursday, June 5.
- Kristina McCullough waves to her family as she goes to her seat during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)
![Courtney Roum reaches for a low five after getting her...]()
Courtney Roum reaches for a low five after getting her diploma during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Graduates wave to family in the stands as they file...]()
Graduates wave to family in the stands as they file into their seats during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![ASB President Ian Encarnacion was the student speaker during the...]()
ASB President Ian Encarnacion was the student speaker during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Daniel Bahena, right, hugs a teacher after getting his diploma...]()
Daniel Bahena, right, hugs a teacher after getting his diploma during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Logan Bell marches back to his seat after getting his...]()
Logan Bell marches back to his seat after getting his diploma during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Joseph Enriques, right, hugs Jaret Higuera after the Costa Mesa...]()
Joseph Enriques, right, hugs Jaret Higuera after the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Graduates turn their tassels from right to left after the...]()
Graduates turn their tassels from right to left after the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Tsega Yohanes hugs CMHS Principal Dr. Dipali Potnis after getting...]()
Tsega Yohanes hugs CMHS Principal Dr. Dipali Potnis after getting her diploma during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Graduates throw their caps into the air at the end...]()
Graduates throw their caps into the air at the end of the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Jocelyn Gonzalez shows off her diploma during the Costa Mesa...]()
Jocelyn Gonzalez shows off her diploma during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Darryl Arreola hughs a teacher after getting his diplolma during...]()
Darryl Arreola hughs a teacher after getting his diplolma during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Laurella Saimon, left, and Alicia De Leon help each other...]()
Laurella Saimon, left, and Alicia De Leon help each other with their sashes before the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Costa Mesa High School Band Director Andrew Brannon leads the...]()
Costa Mesa High School Band Director Andrew Brannon leads the band as threy play the Star Wars theme during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Abaynesh Greene, left, hugs Danielle Tangeland at the Costa Mesa...]()
Abaynesh Greene, left, hugs Danielle Tangeland at the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Maya Whittaker, left helps Andrea Soto with her hair before...]()
Maya Whittaker, left helps Andrea Soto with her hair before the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![ASB President Ian Encarnacion is all smiles after receiving his...]()
ASB President Ian Encarnacion is all smiles after receiving his diploma during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)![Samantha Julian flashes a peace sign after getting her diploma...]()
Samantha Julian flashes a peace sign after getting her diploma during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)
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Kristina McCullough waves to her family as she goes to her seat during the Costa Mesa High School graduation ceremony in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Photo by Sam Gangwer/Contributing Photographer)
ExpandIn a commencement ceremony in the Mustang Field, families and friends cheered as the graduates walked across the stage, marking the end of their high school careers and the beginning of their bright futures.
Next week is the last week for graduations in the county, check the schedule here.
