Photos: 2022 Empire High School graduation ceremony
Vail School District's Empire High School awarded nearly 200 diplomas to the school's class of 2022 during ceremonies, May 25, 2022, Tucson, Ariz.
Empire High School graduation
Alexander Yee gets a ride on the shoulders of classmate Damien Rahm as the two celebrate during graduation ceremonies at Empire High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 25, 2022. Almost 200 seniors received their diplomas on the night.
Empire High School graduation
Charles Subong gets a big celebratory hug from classmate Ayden Meyers as the two wrap up their graduation night at Empire High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 25, 2022.
Empire High School graduation
Kyla Knight adjusts the hat of her boyfriend Isaac Hernandez as the senior class gathers in the school gym prior to the night's graduation ceremonies at Empire High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 25, 2022.
Empire High School graduation
Miles Kinney gets a congratulatory fist bump from the crowd after getting his diplomas during graduation ceremonies at Empire High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 25, 2022.
Empire High School graduation
Kayla Nolan waits with her class to enter the field and start the evening's graduation ceremonies at Empire High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 25, 2022.
Empire High School graduation
Family and friends line up along the track to get photos of their graduates entering the football stadium as graduation ceremonies get underway at Empire High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 25, 2022.
Empire High School graduation
Andrew Anderson sports his sunglasses while the class of 2022 waits to get their diplomas during graduation ceremonies at Empire High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 25, 2022.
Empire High School graduation
Gisselle Vergara, left, helps Sophia Vera secure her hat before the two head out for graduation ceremonies at Empire High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 25, 2022.
Empire High School graduation
Arita Mendez shows off her love of her favorite beverage on her graduation cap as her class graduates from Empire High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 25, 2022.
Empire High School graduation
Bruce Noble has the gym almost to himself for a few minutes after arriving early for his graduation ceremonies at Empire High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 25, 2022.
Kelly Presnell
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