Hoover’s An Uong, 17, from left, Ashley mcClure, 18, and Fiona Babakhanians, 18, wait in the auditorium before their graduation ceremony begins, which took place at Hoover High School in Glendale on Thursday, June 14, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s graduation ceremony (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s seniors proceed to the field during their graduation ceremony, which took place at Hoover High School in Glendale on Thursday, June 14, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s graduation ceremony (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s senior, Christine Huynh, 19, center, and other graduates attend their graduation ceremony, which took place at Hoover High School in Glendale on Thursday, June 14, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s seniors, Hilary Noori, 17, left, fixes Evelyna Vartanian’s tassel before their graduation ceremony begins, which took place at Hoover High School in Glendale on Thursday, June 14, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s graduates wait before entering the auditorium at Hoover High School in Glendale on Thursday, June 14, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s senior waves to the crowd during his graduation ceremony, which took place at Hoover High School in Glendale on Thursday, June 14, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s principal, Dr. Jennifer Earl makes a speech to the 2012 graduates during their graduation ceremony, which took place at Hoover High School in Glendale on Thursday, June 14, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s senior Michael Sarkis Yapujian rejoices after receiving his high school diploma during his graduation ceremony, which took place at Hoover High School in Glendale on Thursday, June 14, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)