Just under 100 Renaissance High School for the Arts students were awarded their diplomas during a graduation ceremony for the small Downtown campus Wednesday afternoon.

Principal Michael Navia welcomed students to the event, hosted at Poly High School, before student presentations that included speeches by valedictorians Jay Brake and Meena-Love White. It was Renaissance’s 17th commencement ceremony.

You can find our graduation photos from other local high schools here.

Abigail Diaz hugs a fellow graduate after the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony in Long Beach Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Principal Michael Navia walks through his graduates as they prepare for the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony in Long Beach Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Principal Michael Navia lines up his seniors. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Family and friends fill the auditorium at Poly High School for the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Eryion Curry attempts to take a photo of the top of her graduation cap. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Two graduates hug after the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A graduation cap is ready for the class of 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
High-fives all around as two graduates congratulate each other after the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Two graduates hug after the commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A group hug of graduates. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Family waves as their graduates march into the auditorium at Poly High School for the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Singing the National Anthem to start the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony in Long Beach Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Principal Michael Navia all as he dances with a graduate. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Family wave and yell during the ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A graduate makes her way across the stage to receive a diploma. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Graduates sit and clap. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A dancer takes the stage during a senior tribute performance. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A dancer takes the stage during a senior tribute performance. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Shoshana Cantor gets assistance with her cap from Principal Michael Navia as she receives her diploma. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Purple and gold fill the stage during the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Kisses are blown from a graduate. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
It’s a wave and a big smile at the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A graduate lifts her diploma after receiving it. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A first in the air as a graduate receives her diploma. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A graduate flexes with Principal Michael Navia. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
A graduate does her little dance as she receives her diploma. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Graduates celebrate after moving their tassels from one side to the other at the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Seiya Mendiola receives a hug from a fellow graduate. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Two graduates celebrate after the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Two graduates give hugs after the Renaissance High School commencement ceremony. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.