Photos: 2022 Tucson High Magnet School graduation
Tucson High Magnet School graduated 675 Badgers in its Class of 2022 at a ceremony at the school on May 26, 2022.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
Ronnie Pendergrass, the school's former dean, surprises his son Jalen with a hug, intercepting him on his way back to his seat after getting his diploma during graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022. Jalen was among the 675 Badgers who received their diplomas on the night.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
Andrea Amaya Campa shares a tearful hug with friend Valeria Calderon as the field empties out following graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
Rachel Cobb, left, gets some help applying eyeliner from Riley Perry in the staging area before graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
Petra Hernandez gets a knuckle bump from an onlooker on the sidelines as she heads to the stage to get her diploma during graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
Summer Burbank helps Danae Gurule get her cap on just right as the two wait with the more than 600 other seniors waiting to head out for graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
Tessa Wuelpern runs into the arms of Tilquhillie Douglas at the close of the official graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
A student gets cell phone video as he and the other Badgers file onto the field at the start of the night's graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
Paris Abalos holds up her diploma cover so her friends and family can get a look from the stands during graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
Photos of Omar Casas Varela, top, and Alan Cruz, both members of the Class of 2022, hold their place of honor among the seats just before the start of graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022. Casas Varela died in February of 2022, and Cruz died in May of 2020.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
A senior waves to the crowd as he and nearly 700 of his classmates head to their seats at the start of graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022.
Tucson High Magnet School graduation
Senior Angelina Abelar has a front row seat to the proceedings during graduation ceremonies at Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Ariz., May 26, 2022.
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