As family and friends cheered from the stands, members of the Class of 2019 walked across Witter Field for the last time to receive their diplomas. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf was the commencement speaker.
Associated Student Body President Jennifer Wuebbens presents the senior class gift Senior speaker Olivia Wiebe Valedictorian Andrew Stoddard Salutatorian Sasha Liu Shayla Lawler performs the Star Spangled Banner Michael Manguyen The students begin the processional to their seats on Witter Field (l-r, from top) Henry Marchant, Michael Massullo, Lucy Merickel, and Maxine Miller Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf address the 2019 graduates and those in attendance Some well decorated mortar boards by 2019 grads Proud and excited grads School board members Cory Smegal and Sarah Pearson pose with their graduating daughters Anna Smegal and Abigail Seevak Clara Kochendoerfer, Esme Kalbag, Caroline Kraetzer and Elie Cole Kiana Kasrovi after receiving her diploma The Elliott family pose with 2019 graduate Rachel Elliott A youngster tries to make his way into the grad photo Miles Fawcett with his grandparents Summer Intern Minnie Cooper takes a moment before the graduation ceremonies begin to ask a few questions of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf
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