Photo Gallery: the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement
Brianna Joya, left, rushes to hug Juana Santoyo during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Kayla Brockman, left, Samantha Shepard and Lydia Beth hug during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Stacy Lopez, left, and Edwin Garcia celebrate following the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Emily Kubisty claps after a member of the board of education accepts the class during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Andrea Ortega holds up a half dollar that Michael Halt, the principal taped under each graduates chair during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Eva Gonzalez, left, takes a selfie with Alison Rockwood during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Daner Cannon with his hair covering his face, participates in the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Bennett Goodman raises his diploma in celebration during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Friends and family members of a graduate cheer during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Spencer Cowan, left, shakes hands with principal Michael Halt during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Graduates toss their caps in the air during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
A graduate high fives his fellow classmates during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
Family members hold a hand-made sign up for a graduate during the 2018 Estancia High School graduation commencement on Wednesday, June 20. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )