A sparkling goodbye. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Graduation pre-readiness in the McKinleyville High parking lot for this Arcata high School graduating senior. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Five friends mug for the camera before walking from the parking lot join their Arcata High School classmates at the commencement ceremony. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
ArMack Orchestra and Band perform for the Arcata High School graduation. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
It was hugs all around as Arcata High seniors said goodbye to their teachers. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
A goodbye gaze before a goodbye hug. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
An Arcata High School senior heads to his seat before the ceremony begins. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Hearts frame the love of this goodbye between teacher and student. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
A look to the future for this Arcata High School graduate saying goodbye to her teacher. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Jennifer Coriell says goodbye to one of her students at the Arcata High School graduation. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Arcata High School parents packed Panther Stadium at McKinleyville High School for graduaion. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Salutatorian Greta Bishop and Max Gambin, ASB President, begin the 120th Arcata High School commencement ceremony. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Students wait for the next class speaker to approach the podium. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Class speaker Kelsie Sobol, second from left, gets ready to address her fellow Arcata High School graduates. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Garrett Adamo, Alida Nicklas, and Marina Sonn perform 1, 2, 3, 4 by Feist. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Love for Arcata high School was everywhere. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Dylan Diemer speaks of the huge impact students had on the community, such as breaking records for blood donations, the many champion teams and individuals, many funding drives and shutting down Arcata power during homecoming parade with a balloon. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Students celebrate in their own unique manner during the Arcata high School graduation. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
Alia Issa, Kirsten Josang, Kohl Josang, Maximilian Pierce, Alex Selway and Elizabeth Uemura perform "Take Me Home" by Pentatonix. (José Quezada—For the Times-Standard)
