Palm Desert High School Class of 2022 celebrates commencement

Palm Springs Desert Sun
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The Palm Desert High School Class of 2022 celebrated graduation Tuesday evening at Aztec Stadium.

Mayor Jan Harnik congratulated the graduates on behalf of the city. Nathan Nugen was the senior speaker, Gurneet Brar spoke in her role as Associated Student Body president, Isabella Mazet gave the salute the class and Victoria Bouffard and Angela Jara issued a farewell speech.

The processional was performed by the band, the chamber singers performed the national anthem, the alma mater and a tribute song "Shine Like Stars" to the Class of 2022. The wind ensemble sent off the graduates with a tune called "Nostalgia."

Remarkably, more than 100 students graduated summa cum laude with a GPA of 4.0 or above. Students can earn higher than a 4.0 GPA for excellence in AP or honors classes.

Another 60 students are eligible to receive a seal of biliteracy on their diplomas.

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