Dr. Tracey Lopeman, superintendent of Maricopa Unified School District, left, and principal Marcus Mitchell, right, watch as a Maricopa Virtual Academy graduate celebrates after getting his diploma at Thursday night's commencement ceremony at the high school's Performing Arts Center. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
Seniors graduate from Maricopa Virtual Academy (Photos)
Seniors in the Maricopa Virtual Academy graduated on Thursday night.
Family and friends watched 38 students receive their diplomas on a festively-decorated stage in the high school’s Performing Arts Center.
Japheh Smith was the valedictorian and Mateo Sierra was salutatorian.
InMaricopa’s Brian Petersheim Jr. captured the excitement at the commencement ceremony, which was attended by Dr. Tracey Lopeman, superintendent of the Maricopa Unified School District, and principal Marcus Mitchell.
Maricopa Virtual Academy graduates Angel Jimenez, right, and Devante Gilbert wear cap and gown at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony at the high school’s Performing Arts Center. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
Maricopa Virtual Academy seniors graduated Thursday night during a commencement ceremony in the high school’s Performing Arts Center. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
Maricopa Virtual Academy seniors graduated Thursday night during a commencement ceremony in the high school’s festively-decorated Performing Arts Center. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
Maricopa Virtual Academy seniors file into the Performing Arts Center for Thursday night’s commencement ceremony. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
Maricopa Virtual Academy graduate Grace Lin Gann smiles at Thursday night’s ceremony. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
A Maricopa Virtual Academy graduate receives his diploma at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony at the high school’s Performing Arts Center. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
Maricopa Virtual Academy graduates line the stage in the Performing Arts Center as their families and friends take photos. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
Maricopa Virtual Academy graduates toss their caps at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony at the high school’s Performing Arts Center. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
Dr. Tracey Lopeman, superintendent of Maricopa Unified School District, left, and principal Marcus Mitchell, right, watch as a Maricopa Virtual Academy graduate celebrates after getting his diploma at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony at the high school’s Performing Arts Center. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
A Maricopa Virtual Academy graduate is ready to get her diploma at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony at the high school’s Performing Arts Center. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
Maricopa Virtual Academy graduate Juliannah Blakewood poses for a photo at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony at the high school’s Performing Arts Center. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]
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