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2026 Graduation
Live Coverage of SDHS Commencement 2026
May 26, 2026
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Candy Being Sold
Candy being sold right next to the home side entrance to the seating for family of graduating seniors.
Ms. Brown
Ms. Brown says it is a bittersweet feeling seeing the students she taught move on to the next chapter of their lives. This is also a special year for her to attend this event since her own child is also graduating! She also shares that this annual event is very fun, exciting, and celebratory rather than stressful for staff and teachers.
Marilyn-Parent of Valerie Soellner
Marilyn is excited for a new chapter in her niece Valerie Soellner’s life. Marilyn can’t wait to see where she’s going next.
Kennedy Murphy
Kennedy Murphy shares how she enjoyed participating in many programmes offered at San Diego High School her four years here, and that she’s excited to continue her academic journey at Washington State University where she is planning on majoring in business.
Sdhs Choir
Choir sets up on the field, preparing for the ceremony. They prepare to sing songs like the national anthem and the alma mater
Francisco Prado
Francisco Prado looks forward to graduating in just a few minutes and beyond that “making money” in the years to come.
Winston at graduation!
School “Mascot”, Winston, roams about the tennis courts showing love to the graduating seniors before they head to the stage.
Benjamin Scoggins
Benjamin Scoggins is going to UCSD to carry over the skills he learned in the A.C.E. architecture and engineering club throughout his four years of high school.
Emily Nuñez
Emily Nuñez prepares for commencement. Nuñez is planning on heading to SDSU.
Dillon Smith experiences the heat of the day as he prepares to walk out onto the stage. Smith hopes to go into community then state college and eventually go into the film industry.
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Thomas Shirk, Journalist
Isa Iturra, Editor in Chief
Isa Iturra is a freshman at San Diego high school graduating in 2029. She serves as the Editor in Chief. She is a very passionate writer and was inspired to join journalism because of her interest in writing, sharing her views, stories, and opinions with others.