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Brian Johnson/AFN Anders Battle not only graduated Thursday night from Desert Vista High School but was lucky enough to receive his diploma from his mother, Anna Battle, principal at the school. May 27, 2010

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Brian Johnson/AFN Desert Vista High School seniors marched onto the football field to take their seats where graduation ceremonies took place Thursday night. May 27, 2010

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Brian Johnson/AFN Proudly showing off her new diploma, Desert Vista graduating senior Kendyll Miller smiled after graduation ceremonies Thursday night. May 27, 2010

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Brian Johnson/AFN Desert Vista graduating senior Elizabeth Cappella did not let her high school career end without a colorful note during ceremonies Thursday night. May 27, 2010

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Brian Johnson/AFN Families poured onto the field Thursday to congratulate their Desert Vista High School seniors after ceremonies ended Thursday night. May 27, 2010

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Brian Johnson/AFN Under a full moon, Desert Vista High School seniors threw their caps in joy as graduation ceremonies ended Thursday night. May 27, 2010

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Brian Johnson/AFN Love was the subject of Student Body President Sean Gormley's speech during graduation ceremonies held Thursday at Desert Vista High School. May 27, 2010

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Brian Johnson/AFN Serious was the word for these senior men during Thursday night's graduation ceremonies at Desert Vista High School. May 27, 2010

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Hugs, congratulations and balloons were the the rule after Thursday night's graduation ceremonies at Desert Vista High School.

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Flinn Scholar Dominic Chen acknowledges his award during Thursday night's graduation ceremonies at Desert Vista High School.

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Samantha Blau, a member of Desert Vista's Class of 2010, at graduation.