The class of 2025 received a classic send-off Thursday as more than 500 students from Claremont High, San Antonio High, and Claremont Adult School were awarded their high school diplomas. About 40% of CHS grads will attend a California college, with others headed all over the country to Brown University, Davidson College, Penn State, Princeston, and many others, including the Claremont Colleges. The weather was picture-perfect, with temperatures in the low 70s and a cool breeze flowing throughout the 90-minute ceremony. Courier photos/Peter Weinberger

A CHS graduate crosses the stage on Thursday.

One proud mother created a sign sporting her graduate’s face at Thursday’s ceremony.

The CHS student section was full of energy and excitement.

CHS graduate Zoe Abergel sang a powerful rendition of Adele’s “When We Were Young” at Thursday’s ceremony.

(L-R) Gates Sound technicians Dylan Trimble and his father, John Trimble enjoy a break behind the stage after the 90-minute event.