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Eisenhower High School students decorate their caps for their graduation that took place on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Ontario at Toyota Arena. (Photo by Kait Lavo, Contributing Photographer)
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Eisenhower High School students decorate their caps for their graduation that took place on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Ontario at Toyota Arena. (Photo by Kait Lavo, Contributing Photographer)
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Eisenhower High School students decorate their caps for their graduation that took place on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Ontario at Toyota Arena. (Photo by Kait Lavo, Contributing Photographer)
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A graduate’s decorated cap says in part, for my family, during the San Bernardino’s Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A graduate’s decorated cap thanks her family for everything during the San Bernardino’s Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A graduate’s decorated cap shares her feelings during the San Bernardino’s Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A graduate’s decorated cap says, for my parents who arrived with nothing and gave me everything, during the San Bernardino’s Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A graduate’s cap expresses her faith during the San Bernardino’s Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A graduate’s decorated cap shares her gratitude during the Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony in San Bernardino on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A graduate’s decorated cap says, “Son of an immigrant. For my mother who crossed the border and arrived with nothing but gave me everything. Love what we do.” during the Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony in San Bernardino on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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“Still Totally Clueless” is the slogan on a decorated cap at Ontario High School’s Wednesday, May 22, 2024, graduation. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
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A graduate’s decorated cap shares hope for the future during the San Bernardino’s Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Jocdelyn Pantaleon’s decorated cap says, if I want, I can, during the San Bernardino’s Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Ashanti Montgomery’s decorated cap honors her grandmother during the San Bernardino’s Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Chaffey College graduates “accessorized” their caps and gowns for the ceremony held at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Wednesday, May 16, 2024. (Photo by Jeanine Hill, Chaffey College)
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A Carter High School graduate’s cap shares her college plans with others at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Photo by Eric Vilchis, The Press-Enterprise)
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A Carter High School graduate’s cap shares her secret to success at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Photo by Eric Vilchis, The Press-Enterprise)
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A Carter High School graduate’s cap shares her faith at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Photo by Eric Vilchis, The Press-Enterprise)
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A Carter High School graduate’s cap is brutally honest at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Photo by Eric Vilchis, The Press-Enterprise)
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A Carter High School graduate’s cap celebrates his high school sweetheart at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Photo by Eric Vilchis, The Press-Enterprise)
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A Carter High School graduate’s cap shares her message with others at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Photo by Eric Vilchis, The Press-Enterprise)
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Darlene Jaramillo’s decorated cap shares her faith during the San Bernardino’s Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A graduate’s decorated cap says, “My strength is from my family and I will not fail” during San Bernardino’s Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Elizabeth Gonzalez shows her decorated cap after the California Baptist University commencement for the College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design and the College of Arts and Sciences on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A decorated grad cap is seen Monday, April 22, 2024, during California Baptist University’s commencement for the College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design and the College of Arts and Sciences at the Fowler Events Center. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Cielo Rodriguez displays a decorated graduation cap before graduating Monday, April 22, 2024, from California Baptist University. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Ashley Guerra’s decorated cap during University of Redlands College of Arts and Sciences commencement on Friday Apr. 26, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A graduates cap during University of Redlands College of Arts and Sciences commencement on Friday Apr. 26, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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A decorated graduate cap dedicated to an Angel in Heaven at University of Redlands College of Arts and Sciences commencement on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Courtney Sawin’s decorated cap at University of Redlands College of Arts and Sciences commencement on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Perla Flores’ decorated cap during Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Melissa De La Torre’s decorated cap during Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Elycia Mercado’s decorated cap during Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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April Gutierrez’ decorated cap before Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Alyah Godoy’s decorated cap during Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Shawn Ashley’s decorated cap during Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Brittney Mendez’ decorated cap before the Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Julissa Nolasco’s decorated cap before the Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Samara Rojas’ decorated cap during the Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Denyse Aguilar’s decorated cap during the Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Angelina Astorga’s decorated cap before the Canyon Springs High School commencement ceremony in Moreno Valley on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the class of 2024 made their voices heard — on their graduation caps.
Flowers, ribbons, words, poems, and pictures, emblazoned some mortar boards in recent messages visible to family and friends in attendance, cheering them on.
The tradition once restricted only to college commencement ceremonies, has spilled over into some high schools as well.