Sato Academy of Math and Science celebrated the graduation of the class of 2023 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the campus of Cal State Long Beach Thursday, where 98 seniors received their diplomas.

Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates cheer as their classmates walk onto the stage during the 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Family and friends of Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates cheer as students make their way into the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
A Sato Academy of Math and Science graduate smiles and waves at friends and family during the 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Family and friends cheer as Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates take their seats at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science Principal Veronica Coleman welcomes attendees to the fifth annual commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduate Gustavo Cortez-Garcia gives opening remarks during the 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Student speakers Mandy Adrian Bautista and Avigail Reyes Remias during Sato Academy of Math and Science’s 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates cheer during student speeches at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Long Beach Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Jill Baker congratulates students on their accomplishments during Sato Academy of Math and Science’s 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduate Stephanie Saucedo gives a speech in English and Spanish during the fifth annual commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduate Alana Gascon sings “Neverland” by Zendaya during the fifth annual commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Student speaker Paul Lototsky during Sato Academy of Math and Science’s 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates William Avery De Baca and David Thornton perform “Wildest Dreams” by Taylor Swift at the 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduate Gabriel Ebrahimi does push-ups before receiving his diploma during the 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduate Nathan Vadnais blows a kiss to his family after receiving his diploma during the 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Graduate Athan Sarantakis smoothly makes his way across the stage in Heelys shoes during Sato Academy of Math and Science’s 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Graduate Camila Chinchilla smiles at her family as they stand and cheer her name during Sato Academy of Math and Science’s 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates show their diplomas during the 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates get emotional during the fifth annual commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates move their tassels from right to left during the 2023 commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates cheer as they walk out of their commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates hug and celebrate after their commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduates celebrate with group hugs after their commencement ceremony at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
A Sato Academy of Math and Science graduate’s hat reads “So Long and Goodnight” outside of the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Graduate Stephanie Saucedo’s family and friends celebrate with music after Sato Academy of Math and Science’s 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.
Sato Academy of Math and Science graduate Camila Chinchilla’s family and friends pose for photos after the 2023 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Photo by Sarahi Apaez.