The class of 2023 walked onto the field of Scott O’Leary Stadium on Thursday to the sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the Dos Pueblos High School Band.
The graduation ceremony included student speakers, remarks by DPHS Principal Bill Woodard, and performances by the school’s Jazz Choir and orchestra.
Student speakers included graduating seniors Jacqueline Rodriguez Ramirez, Edo Barel (ASB President), Diego Diaz, Noe Piña Duarte, and Graciela Fuentes (Senior Class President).
School district officials helping hand out diplomas included Superintendent Hilda Maldonado, school board trustee Virginia Alvarez, assistant superintendent John Becchio, and director of student and family services John Schettle.
Graduates from San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara High School, La Cuesta Continuation School and Alta Vista High School also celebrated with ceremonies this week.
The ceremonies featured more than 1,500 students graduating from Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Click through the slideshow below to view more photos from the Dos Pueblos High School graduation.
Dos Pueblos High School graduates celebrate with their diploma holders Thursday. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
Dos Pueblos High School staff and graduating seniors walk out to the stadium for Thursday’s graduation ceremony. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
Dos Pueblos High School graduating seniors decorate their caps for Thursday’s graduation ceremony. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
A student speaker at the Dos Pueblos High School graduation in Goleta Thursday. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
A student speaker at the Dos Pueblos High School graduation in Goleta Thursday. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
A student speaker at the Dos Pueblos High School graduation in Goleta Thursday. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
Dos Pueblos High Principal Bill Woodard congratulates Jacob Molina after the diploma exchange. Credit: Molina family photo 
Dos Pueblos High School graduating seniors and their friends and family pack the stadium for Thursday’s graduation ceremony. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
Dos Pueblos High School graduates celebrated with their diploma holders after Thursday’s ceremony. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
Dos Pueblos High School Principal Bill Woodard and other school and district leaders on the stage for Thursday’s graduation ceremony. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
Dos Pueblos High School graduating seniors decorate their caps for Thursday’s graduation ceremony. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
Dos Pueblos High School graduates celebrate together by tossing their hats after Thursday’s ceremony. Credit: Felipe Garcia / Noozhawk photo 
New Dos Pueblos High alumnus Jacob Molina gets a family photo op with mom Dina, dad Josh and sister Megan. Credit: Molina family photo