Jennifer Pyeatt reacts to receiving her diploma after walking off the stage during the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Pyeatt reacts to receiving her diploma after walking off the stage during the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Class of 2019 graduates

Congrats, grads!

Seniors from Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, Thunder Mountain High School and Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School collect their diplomas during graduation ceremonies on Sunday.


Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at 523-2262 and mpenn@juneauempire.com. Follow our Instagram at @Juneau.Life


Heilala Toetuu, right, delivers a lay to senior Anna Parise before the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Heilala Toetuu, right, delivers a lay to senior Anna Parise before the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain High School seniors file into the gymnasium for their graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain High School seniors file into the gymnasium for their graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Karina Ireno poses for a picture with her mother, Holly, right, and grandmother, Christina Tisdale before the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Karina Ireno poses for a picture with her mother, Holly, right, and grandmother, Christina Tisdale before the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Bernard Yadao gets his diploma and numerous treats from his family during Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday.

Bernard Yadao gets his diploma and numerous treats from his family during Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday.

Thunder Mountain High School seniors celebrate their graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain High School seniors celebrate their graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Simon Smith shows off his new diploma while walking off stage during the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Simon Smith shows off his new diploma while walking off stage during the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kaili DeMello receives a kiss from her father, Jeremy, after the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kaili DeMello receives a kiss from her father, Jeremy, after the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Ashlee Cantilero is crowned by her family after the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday.

Ashlee Cantilero is crowned by her family after the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday.

Adindean Franklin displays her diploma for her family after walking off the stage during the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Adindean Franklin displays her diploma for her family after walking off the stage during the Thunder Mountain High School graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Nicole Woodland with her decoration hat ready for Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation.

Nicole Woodland with her decoration hat ready for Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation.

Seniors receive last-minute instructions before the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Seniors receive last-minute instructions before the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Zoza Oberle, and Grace Newman, center, have their picture taken together by Gretchen Neal, left, and Nicole Mannix before the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation ceremony on Sunday.

Zoza Oberle, and Grace Newman, center, have their picture taken together by Gretchen Neal, left, and Nicole Mannix before the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation ceremony on Sunday.

Photos By Michael Penn | Juneau Empire                                Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé pose for pictures with each other before the graduation ceremony.

Photos By Michael Penn | Juneau Empire Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé pose for pictures with each other before the graduation ceremony.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé pose for pictures with each other before the graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé pose for pictures with each other before the graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Students line up for the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation ceremony on Sunday.

Students line up for the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation ceremony on Sunday.

Allena Valentine makes one last check before the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation ceremony.

Allena Valentine makes one last check before the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé graduation ceremony.

Desitny Cleveland-Fey, right, helps Kenneth Brown get ready for the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School graduation at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Desitny Cleveland-Fey, right, helps Kenneth Brown get ready for the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School graduation at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Savannah Strang, right, helps Nathaniel Hensley-Williams with his tassel before the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School graduation at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Savannah Strang, right, helps Nathaniel Hensley-Williams with his tassel before the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School graduation at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Shayla Woodbury waves to family during the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School graduation ceremony at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Shayla Woodbury waves to family during the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School graduation ceremony at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tonya Gallant piles her son, Joshua Sheakley, with treats during the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tonya Gallant piles her son, Joshua Sheakley, with treats during the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Savannah Strang shakes hands with Juneau School District Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss during the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Savannah Strang shakes hands with Juneau School District Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss during the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School at Centennial Hall on Sunday, May 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School students at their graduation ceremony at Centennial Hall on Sunday.

Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School students at their graduation ceremony at Centennial Hall on Sunday.

Diego Rivera, left, and Christian Kensinger pose for a picture after the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School graduation at Centennial Hall on Sunday.

Diego Rivera, left, and Christian Kensinger pose for a picture after the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School graduation at Centennial Hall on Sunday.

Diego Rivera poses with his family for a picture after the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School graduation at Centennial Hall on Sunday.

Diego Rivera poses with his family for a picture after the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School graduation at Centennial Hall on Sunday.

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