Maple High School’s campus field was a sea of green and white Wednesday afternoon, as 107 students stepped into the next chapter of their lives during a graduation ceremony marked by resilience, reflection, and pride.

With the Vandenberg Space Force Base Color Guard leading the Pledge of Allegiance, the afternoon ceremony honored a diverse group of graduates — many of whom have overcome personal and academic challenges to earn their high school diplomas.

Superintendent Dr. Clara Finneran praised the students in English and Spanish, referring to them as “107 beautiful, brilliant graduates.” She reminded the class of their strength and growth.

“Today is about you — about everything you’ve overcome, and everything that lies ahead,” she said. “You have written your story, and now you get to

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