
SALINAS VALLEY — Nearly 600 seniors from Gonzales and Soledad high schools celebrated their graduation last Saturday at their respective stadiums, where their family and friends cheered from the stands.
The June 11 commencement ceremonies featured speeches from select classmates, including GHS Valedictorian Alejandro Ramirez and Salutatorian Cynthia Ruiz and SHS Valedictorian Kyanna Medina and Salutatorian Hamza Bassal.
In total, the Class of 2022 included 195 seniors from Gonzales and 384 seniors from Soledad.
Special thanks to Margie Daniels, Anthony’s Portraits, Carolina Rodas and other contributors for providing photos.
Gonzales High School Class of 2022 Graduation
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Members of the Gonzales High School Class of 2022 enter the stadium at the June 11 graduation ceremony. (Anthony’s Portraits)

Friends and classmates (from left) Jaime Arroyo, Victor Munoz and Fidel Gudino relax at the Gonzales High School quad for one last time as high school students. (Margie Daniels)

Valedictorian Alejandro Ramirez (left) sits by Salutatorian Cynthia Ruiz at the Gonzales High Commencement. (Margie Daniels)

Jennifer Young smiles after receiving her high school diploma at Gonzales on Saturday. (Margie Daniels)

Jose Cervantes turns his tassel to the left side to complete his passing from high school student to graduate. (Margie Daniels)

GHS grads Liliana Valladares (left) and Aneessa Sandoval take a photo with teacher Clarissa Sicairos after the school graduation. (Margie Daniels)
Soledad High School Class of 2022 Graduation
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Soledad High School graduate Stephanie Zubia gathers with her mom, Maribel Arras, after receiving her diploma on June 11. (Contributed)

Members of the Soledad High School Class of 2022 enter the stadium at the June 11 graduation ceremony. (Carolina Rodas)
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