Photos: Tucson High School graduation 2026 ceremony
More than 600 Badgers got their diplomas during the Tucson High School graduation, May 21, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Classmates help Kendra Dunn straighten her mortar board Thursday night as she joined more than 600 grads at Tucson High School's graduation ceremony.Â
Lorenzo Ortiz hugs his girlfriend Callie Esquivel shortly after getting his diploma at Tucson High School’s graduation Thursday night.
Maria Aguilar, left, and Aleida Murillo try to get the attention of Murillo’s brother, graduate Luis Carlos Murillo Herrera, from the throng of family outside the fences at Tucson High School’s graduation, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
A flower bedecked mortar board swims in a sea of red as Tucson High seniors gather before Thursday night's graduation ceremony.
Daniel Urbina keeps to the shade under his umbrella, fighting the late after sun and heat, waiting for his daughter Melibella’s graduation to start at Tucson High School’, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
Isabella Lobato takes the time to strike a pose for photos before joining the others getting ready for their graduation ceremony at Tucson High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
A grad spots her family and friends in the east stands as the seniors march into the football stadium at Tucson High School,, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
A grad ducks out of the procession to touch some of her family lining the fence as the seniors take to the field for Tucson High School’s graduation, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
A senior spots her relatives from the 600 and more grads on the football field for Tucson High School’s graduation, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
A new grad shows off her diploma to her fans in the stands, heading back to her seat during ceremonies for Tucson High School’s graduation, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
A happy grad spots a friend on her way back to her seat after getting her diploma at Tucson High School’s graduation, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
A newly minted graduate holds his diploma high on the journey back to his seat at Tucson High School’s graduation ceremony, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
The final minutes of the night’s rites is the time for a grad to get some video with her new diploma at Tucson High School’s graduation, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
Mearenat Gebrehiwot gets some last minute help with era hat from student support specialist Tiffany Sorrell during the pre-ceremony gathering of grads for Tucson High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
The last of the day’slight touches the 600 and more grands filing onto the field during ceremonies for Tucson High School’s graduation, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
Tyrell Johnson, right, gets big hugs from Ray Trujillo, left, Billy Huang as they celebrate their graduation from Tucson High School, Tucson, Ariz., May 21, 2026.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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