Richarte High School graduates celebrate

Mary Castaneda helps her granddaughter Juliana Orlando, 17, get ready to go onstage for the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Valedictorian Lillian Troe-Beasley, right, waits with fellow graduates backstage for the start of the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement.

Attendees stand for the processional during the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer.

Valedictorian Lillian Troe-Beasley smiles at principal Rob Dyer after completing her valedictory speech.

Richarte principal Rob Dyer gets a hug from teacher Lisa Nava during the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23.

Farzad Azizi accepts congratulations from superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil and GISD Trustee Stephanie Blanck as he walks across the stage.

8-year-old Abigail Castro was on hand to watch her brother Sergio Castro get his diploma at the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement.

Lindsey Lauder, left, her father, Tracy Wiggers, second from right, are joined by Lindsey's twin 9-year-old sons John Cunningham, left, and David Cunningham, right, as they watch Lindsey's daughter Grace Cunningham receive her diploma during the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement.

Ryann Worley, left, with her parents Mike and Shannon Worley, were there to watch Ryann's best friend Jazelle Tatum receive her diploma.

Eliezer Montero is congratulated after receiving his diploma during the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement.

Principal Rob Dyer congratulates graduating senior Rain Ervin as she walks across the stage to receive her diploma during the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23.

Graduating senior Dulce Morales wore distinctive shoes as she crossed the stage.

Nadia Ortegon holds her 9-month-old daughter Rae'Lynn Cadena after Nadia received her diploma during the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement .

Bailey Morrow holds onto a large collection of flowers she received after graduating.