Commencement 2018: Fountain Valley High School graduation

Graduate Michael Piepmeyer smiles to his family in the audience during the 2018 Fountain Valley High School commencement ceremony Wednesday at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.

Graduate Cassidy Walley waves to family members during Wednesday’s Fountain Valley High School commencement ceremony at Orange Coast College.

Graduate Makenzie Leilani Sharpe Fernandez waves to family members during the 2018 Fountain Valley High School commencement ceremony on Wednesday at Orange Coast College.

Family and friends wave to their favorite graduates during the 2018 Fountain Valley High School commencement ceremony at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.

Graduates take their seats for Wednesday’s Fountain Valley High School commencement ceremony.

Graduate William Nguyen smiles as his name is read during the Fountain Valley High School commencement ceremony at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa on Wednesday.

Graduate Kayla Nguyen waves to family members in the audience as she prepares for the Fountain Valley High School commencement ceremony Wednesday.

A graduate receives her diploma during Wednesday’s Fountain Valley High School commencement ceremony at Orange Coast College.

Graduates gladly receive their diplomas during the 2018 Fountain Valley High School commencement ceremony Wednesday at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.