You did it!
To the Class of 2023, we send our grandest congratulations to the collective. Your accomplishment is a mere starting point to the more significant journey that awaits, but one that deserves all the praise—even from over here in the sports world.
In moments such as this, the older generations float on clouds of nostalgia (guilty writers included), remembering the caps, gowns—the shenanigans—of yesteryear when we said adios to high school and looked ahead to the unknown…
There’s truth within the notion that it goes by in the blink of an eye. Or the scroll of a social media feed. So we’re doing our part and capturing the moments in the best way possible: photos!
Southside High School graduates take a selfie at the school’s commencement ceremonies held May 26, 2023, at Jacksonville State University’s Pete Mathews Coliseum.
Pint the service dog in his cap and gown, also graduated with his human, Jax . Scenes at the 2023 Viera High School Graduation on Friday, May 26.
Said Hernandez waves his rose and diploma to family members. A total of 360 seniors graduated from Vanguard High School Friday night, May 26, 2023 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, FL. Family and friends celebrated the graduates commencement ceremony by cheering, waving signs and blasting party horns. This year Vanguard had 36 Valedictorians that graduated with a perfect 5.0 grade point average from the International Baccalaureate program. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2023
Graduate congratulate one another. A total of 360 seniors graduated from Vanguard High School Friday night, May 26, 2023 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, FL. Family and friends celebrated the graduates commencement ceremony by cheering, waving signs and blasting party horns. This year Vanguard had 36 Valedictorians that graduated with a perfect 5.0 grade point average from the International Baccalaureate program. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2023
Cooper High School graduates throw their caps into the air upon completion of Friday’s commencement ceremony at Shotwell Stadium May 26, 2023.
Scenes from Hardin Valley Academy graduation ceremony, Friday, May 26, 2023.
Seniors throw their caps during the Dallas Center-Grimes High School graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26, 2023.
Members of the West Des Moines Dowling Catholic class of 2023 graduated on Friday, May 26, 2023, during a graduation ceremony at the Knapp Center in Des Moines.
Cheboygan High School held its senior parade on Friday, May 26.
D.W. Daniel High graduate Karen Albus holds a rose in memory of two past students, Jason Allen and Seth Butts, while lining up for the 2023 DW Daniel High School commencement ceremony at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Valedictorian Megan Griggs grabs a selfie with the class of 2023 during Forest High SchoolÕs graduation at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL on Saturday, May 27, 2023. ForestÕs graduating class had 460 graduates.[Alan Youngblood/Ocala Star-Banner]
The Pine School’s class of 2023 commencement ceremony was held in the school’s gym, Saturday, May, 27, 2023, in Hobe Sound.
Liberty High graduate Zachary Luke McConnell accepts her diploma from Principal Johnny Garrett, right, during the 2023 Liberty High School commencement ceremony at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Graduate Baylee McCabe hugs Nina Cabanyog on stage after receiving her diploma during the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony at Palm Desert High School in Palm Desert, Calif., Friday, May 26, 2023.
Graduate Jazmin Olivas-Pacheco waves to the crowd after receiving her diploma during the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony at Palm Desert High School in Palm Desert, Calif., Friday, May 26, 2023.
Yarlin Cuevas shows her diploma to her family and friends as diplomas are given out during the Bessemer City High School 2023 Commencement held in their stadium Friday evening.
Scenes from the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony at Palm Desert High School in Palm Desert, Calif., Friday, May 26, 2023.
Graduating seniors wave to their families during the Ravenwood High School class of 2023 commencement ceremony at the Curb Event Center in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Easley High graduate Karlie Adora Hayes celebrates after getting her diploma during the 2023 Easley High School commencement ceremony at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Ray J. Aragon, right, shakes the hand of Principal Michael Kovac after receiving his diploma at the Pueblo South High School commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Luke LeMoine fixes his tassle after receiving his diploma during the Marshfield High School commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Marshfield High School in Marshfield, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
2023 Alamogordo Graduate Jason Hines honors his late brother Robert Hines at his high school graduation with a photo at Tiger Stadium on Friday, May 26
Rickards High School celebrated 350 graduates at the Tucker Civic Center on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Somerset College Preparatory Academy’s class of 2023 commencement ceremony was held at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center on Saturday, May, 27, 2023, in Port St. Lucie.
Graduate Darrion Freeman’s cousin films him after walking across stage during Somerset College Preparatory Academy’s class of 2023 commencement ceremony at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center on Saturday, May, 27, 2023, in Port St. Lucie.
A graduate’s mortarboard during The University of Delaware’s 2023 Commencement at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Marketing and advertising graduate Nicole Richter of Dumont, New Jersey, makes her mark as members of the Class of 2023 sign a banner following the University of Delaware’s 2023 Commencement at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Students prepare for the tassel ceremony during the University of Delaware’s 2023 Commencement at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Xavier Thomas celebrates while walking back up the hill after the 2023 Reitz High School commencement Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Sydney Davis celebrates with a fellow Signature School graduate following their commencement ceremony at Victory Theatre in Downtown Evansville, Ind., Thursday evening, May 18, 2023.
Jezlin Johnson points to the crowd as graduates march in during the 2023 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Jesslinda Gideon, 15, right, celebrates her sister, Margaret Attari’s graduation after Bosse High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 24, 2023.
CJ Jarrett dances after being awarded his diplomat during the North High School commencement exercises at Bundrant Stadium in Evansville, Ind., Monday evening, May 22, 2023.
Freshly graduated seniors, from left, Christian Bond, DeAsian Beans, Naudia Barnes and De’Marcus Johnson step up to the front of the stage to be acknowledged during commencement ceremonies at the Academy for Innovative Studies – Diamond Monday evening, May 22, 2023.
Cale Johnson hugs a fellow graduate of the North High School Class of 2023 following the commencement exercises at Bundrant Stadium in Evansville, Ind., Monday evening, May 22, 2023.
Karen Rivera takes a photos with friends ahead of the 2023 Memorial High School commencement at the Old National Events Plaza’s Akin Theater Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Graduates of the Class of 2023 expel silly string from cans at the end of their commencement ceremony in Mt. Vernon Senior High School’s 150th commencement ceremony in Mt. Vernon, Ind., Friday evening, May 26, 2023.
Valedictorian Reagan Koester address the crowd during the2023 North Posey High School commencement Friday, May 26, 2023.
A graduate’s mortarboard during The University of Delaware’s 2023 Commencement at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Shelby Byerly walks in the processional. Round Rock High School held its Commencement Ceremony for the class of 2023 on May 25, 2023 at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.
