PHOTO GALLERY: Banning High Celebrates Commencement

Four student addresses and three musical performances highlighted Banning High School's graduation ceremony on Thursday.

Nearly 200 students, flanked by bleachers filled with loved ones, were greeted by assistant principal Matt Valdivia to begin the evening. 

Speeches followed, including addresses by ASB president Jesicah Lara, senior class president Bryanna Irizarry and co-valedictorians Richardo Orozco and Bryant Tran.

Musical selections included Kelly Clarkson's "Break Away," performed by Lolita Zamora and R. Kelly's "The World's Greatest," by Sabrina Pappas.