KS Kapālama High School Principal Sheena Alaiasa and Assistant Principal Kapua Akiu-Wilcox lead the faculty into the arena.

High school seniors pass a portrait of KS founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, as they enter the arena.

All stand for the singing of the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “Hawai‘i Pono‘ī.”

Senior Starr Richardson welcomes his classmates and their families to the 126th commencement ceremony.

The salutatory address was given by Shaylin Marn.

The valedictory address was given by Atheena Arasoo.

Students gave way to laughter as speakers recall humorous incidents from the class’ past.

KS Kapālama Po‘o Kula (Head of School) Earl Kim spoke of the many accomplishments of the class of 2016 and gave his best wishes for their future.

The seniors gave Kim a standing ovation at the conclusion of his speech. He will be leaving KS to take on new challenges.

Over 400 seniors received their diplomas personally from Alaiasa. Senior Kaeo Kruse is headed to Harvard.

Kim greeted every senior with a handshake.

Seniors celebrate as the last student receives her diploma.

A group of seniors perform an oli in front of the portrait of Princess Pauahi.

The seniors sing “Sail On, O My Soul” for the last time.

The KS leadership joins in the singing of the school song, “Sons of Hawai’i.”

The Class of 2016 marches into a bright future.