The Piedmont High School Class of 2024 threw their caps into the air on a beautiful May 31 evening at Witter Field. The joyous occasion was especially meaningful for the 200+ students — and their families — who started their high school years during the first year of the pandemic in 2020 when schools moved to distance learning.
The graduates descend the stairs at Witter Field 
It’s not a PHS graduation without a bagpiper
Valedictorian Isaac Saxonov, Salutatorian Mark Hsia, and senior class speaker Breah Bell made remarks, followed by the presentation of the class gift by Senior Class President Jane Hempeck. The commencement speaker was VP of Products, Azure AI at Microsoft, Marco S. Casalaina, who spoke about how AI will affect students’ futures.
Valedictorian Isaac Saxonov 
Salutatorian Mark Hsia 
Senior Speaker Breah Bell 
ASB President Jane Hempeck
The Piedmont High School Band, under the direction of Trevor Meseroll, played a selection of popular tunes and “Pomp and Circumstance” while the Troubadours sang the National Anthem.
The PHS Band plays “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow 
The Troubadours sing “Night Changes”
Counselor Chris Hartford poses with Charlotte Davies 
Laurel Bentley poses with her diploma 
Graduates thank teachers and staff after receiving their diplomas