The stands were empty at Witter Field as Millennium and Piedmont High School students graduated in shifts over two days, but the joy at managing an in-person ceremony was evident as students, families, and teachers gathered in a socially-distanced manner to celebrate the milestone.
Piedmont High School
Superintendent Randall Booker hands a diploma to a graduate 
Teachers, school board representatives and student leaders clapped for the graduates from the bleachers 
Socially distanced students with their family members clap at the finale of the graduation ceremony 
A student moves his tassel from right to left to signify the completion of his graduation 
Tali Cooper poses with purple and white balloons after the ceremony 
A mom gives her graduate a big hug after he received his diploma 
Student Kevin Hua receives a certificate from Piedmont Police officers for his participation in the Piedmont Police Explorer Program 
A graduate blows bubbles during the ceremony 
A sunny mortar board reads “You are here at the start of a moment” 
A family takes photos on the baseball field where they lined up prior to the ceremony 
Two decorated mortar boards
Millennium High School
Festive balloons along the Witter field railing 
MHS principal, Shannon Fierro, welcomes the graduates 
Superintendant Randy Booker, MHS Principal Shannon Fierro and PHS Principal Adam Littlefield address students and parents at the start of graduation ceremonies 
MHS faculty and staff cheered on the graduates from the bleachers 
Isabelle Ziegler with diploma in hand gives a wave to her teachers and faculty 
Izzy Soria-Gilman gives a wave on her way to pick up her diploma 
Jesse Murphy-Stephans gives two thumbs up to his teachers in the stands 
MHS Grad Owen Liquori does a little dance up to the podium to receive his diploma 
DaRon Benson pose for a photo with his parents 
Jake Proctor is joined by his brother Reese and Mom Sydney 
Sabrina Grammer and her family before graduation
So glad Piedmont found a way to celebrate the graduates! Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos to capture the moments julie
Reichle! Best wishes to all the graduates and families