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Cory Hendon shows his proud family his newly minted diploma following Oakmont High School's graduation ceremony. Hendon plans to attend California State University, Chico in the fall.

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Exchange student Bruno Bolio poses with teacher Sondra Myles following Oakmont's graduation ceremony. Bolio plans to return home to Mexico next week.

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Oakmont alumni Vincent Scoble, left, Kayla Ernst, and Richard Allard proudly display their newly minted diplomas following the close of graduation ceremonies.

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Oakmont alum Vincent Scoble hugs friend Kayla Ernst right after graduating with the rest of their senior class.

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Oakmont's class of 2012 celebrates their graduation.

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Seniors Meagan McGill, left, and Nicholas Miller await their respective turns to walk the stage and accept their diplomas during Oakmont's graduation ceremony Friday.

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Oakmont's class of 2012 patiently waits for all of their classmates to accept their diplomas, despite 100 degree heat.

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Graduating senior Mark Lup accepts his diploma from Roseville Joint Union High School district board member Garry Genzlinger during Oakmont's graduation ceremony.

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Senior Maryana Zanko was the first graduate to walk the stage and accept her diploma during Oakmont High School's graduation ceremony Friday.

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Senior Maryana Zanko was the first graduate to walk the stage and accept her diploma during Oakmont High School's commencement ceremony.

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Senior drum major Britlea Carroll leads the Oakmont High School band as they play Wagner's "Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral" during the school's graduation ceremony.

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Oakmont valedictorian Amanda Haack's graduation speech, "Milestones," attested to the importance of perseverance.

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Valedictorian Moriah Langley's graduation speech, "New Waters," spoke of the upcoming joys and challenges awaiting Oakmont graduates.

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Salutatorian John Gray's speech (together with fellow salutatorian Adit Kothari), "Leave them Speechless - Overcoming Adversity Together," was a tribute to late principal Kathleen Sirovy and an acknowledgement of the big shoes successfully filled by new principal Rob Hasty.

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Salutatorian Adit Kothari's speech (together with fellow salutatorian John Gray), "Leave them Speechless ? Overcoming Adversity Together," was a tribute to late principal Kathleen Sirovy and an acknowledgement of the big shoes successfully filled by new principal Rob Hasty.

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Senior Sarah Osborne performs with the Oakmont choir during the school's graduation ceremony.

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Oakmont's student body president Tommy Wong-Araki welcomes students and their families, and recognizes Oakmont's graduating honor students.

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Oakmont senior class president Shannon Lee leads the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of Oakmont's graduation ceremony.

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Seniors Brent Adams, left, and Britlea Carroll lead the procession of graduates into Oakmont High School's commencement ceremony Friday.

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Diplomas await to be awarded to Oakmont High School's 368 graduating seniors.