Confetti fills the air as Carpinteria High School seniors line up to receive their diplomas.
Confetti fills the air as Carpinteria High School seniors gather on the field to receive their diplomas. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo

Proud Warriors decked out in red celebrated their graduation from Carpinteria High School on Thursday. 

Confetti filled the air as seniors crossed the stadium field to receive their diplomas one by one. 

Carpinteria High School graduates walk into the stadium during the graduation ceremony processional Thursday.
Carpinteria High School graduates walk into the stadium during the graduation ceremony processional Thursday. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo

District superintendent Diana Rigby and Principal Gerardo Cornejo addressed the students and the crowd of friends and family gathered at the stadium. 

Student speakers included valedictorian Ariana Farris Lounsbury and salutatorian Erich Christopher Goebel. 

Click through the slideshow below to see more photos from the graduation ceremony. 

  • Carpinteria High School graduates strike a pose with school security guard Antonio Velarde.
    Carpinteria High School graduates strike a pose with school security guard Antonio Velarde. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo
  • Graduating seniors in the Carpinteria High School FFA (Future Farmers of America) group gather for a photo before graduation on Thursday.
    Graduating seniors in the Carpinteria High School FFA (Future Farmers of America) group gather for a photo before graduation on Thursday. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo
  • Carpinteria High School graduates walk into the stadium during the graduation ceremony processional Thursday.
    Carpinteria High School graduates walk into the stadium during the graduation ceremony processional Thursday. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo
  • Carpinteria High School Class of 2023 valedictorian Ariana Farris Lounsbury speaks during the graduation ceremony Thursday.
    Carpinteria High School Class of 2023 valedictorian Ariana Farris Lounsbury speaks during the graduation ceremony Thursday. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo
  • Confetti fills the air as Carpinteria High School seniors line up to receive their diplomas.
    Confetti fills the air as Carpinteria High School seniors gather on the field to receive their diplomas. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo
  • Carpinteria High School graduates walk into the stadium during the graduation ceremony processional Thursday, led by Principal Gerardo Cornejo and faculty.
    Carpinteria High School graduates walk into the stadium during the graduation ceremony processional Thursday, led by Principal Gerardo Cornejo and faculty. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo
  • Carpinteria High School graduates walk into the stadium during the graduation ceremony processional played by the CHS Band Thursday.
    Carpinteria High School graduates walk into the stadium during the graduation ceremony processional played by the CHS Band Thursday. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo
  • Carpinteria High School graduates toss their caps in the air after Thursday's ceremony.
    Carpinteria High School graduates toss their caps in the air after Thursday’s ceremony. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo
  • Carpinteria High School graduates walk into the stadium during the graduation ceremony processional Thursday.
    Carpinteria High School graduates walk into the stadium during the graduation ceremony processional Thursday. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo
  • Confetti fills the air as Carpinteria High School seniors line up to receive their diplomas.
    Confetti fills the air as Carpinteria High School seniors line up to receive their diplomas. Credit: Robin Karlsson photo

Noozhawk executive editor Giana Magnoli can be reached at gmagnoli@noozhawk.com.