Sophomore and junior students lead the seniors into the arena while carrying the symbols of Christianity and Hawaiian culture.

The seniors stand beneath a Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian quilt and behind a table of diplomas.

The high school faculty greet the audience with an oli aloha.

The seniors perform an oli kāhea.

Senior class President Leina Panui.

Salutatorian Franchesca Johnson.

Valedictorian Vance Farrant.

Seniors enjoy the humorous remarks.

Reyn Keanu Ruperti leads the senior class in singing "Māpuana Ku‘u Aloha."

Debbie Lindsey, interim head of school, welcomes the families and friends of the class of 2017.

Great grandparents of the ceniors stood up and were cheered.

Debbie Lindsey turned and faced the seniors for her speech.

High school Principal Sheena Alaiasa awarded the diplomas to each student.

Chanters perform "Oli Aloha No Pauahi" before the portrait of Princess Pauahi.

Kamehameha Schools leaders join in the singing of "Sons of Hawai‘i."

With a strong foundation in western and Hawaiian subjects the graduates march towards their future.