The Class of 2016 was presented and individually spotlighted and admired by the community during the Conferring of Honors portion of the Graduation Commencement last night, June 17, at Borrego Springs High School.

Ellen Fitzpatrick

Ms. Deichler presents her grandson Mike with his diploma.

Ms. Martha Deichler served as the Graduation Speaker, who addressed the class she has been with since grade school level.

Valedictorian Andres Bojorquez and Co-Salutatorians Erik Tulving and Nadia Lopez each spoke to the crowd, thanking parents, teachers and each other for support and love over the years.

Taylor Friudenberg asked the class to rise and turn tassels from right to left before the hats were tossed and the crowd cheered wildly.

See graduation photos on Twitter, Facebook and in the next (June 30) issue of the Borrego Sun.