Lakewood High School celebrated its graduating class of 2026 on Wednesday afternoon, June 10.
The approximately 600 Lancers walked across the stage and received their diplomas at the school’s stadium, on the same campus where they spent the last four years preparing for their futures.
Seniors thank their families during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
A senior reacts after receiving her diploma during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates celebrate during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
A senior smiles during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
A senior waves to his family after receiving his diploma during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
A senior reacts after receiving his diploma during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
ASB President Khloe Garcia welcomes the crowd during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Graduates celebrate during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Seniors react after receiving their diplomas during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
A senior shows off money he picked up after a fellow senior threw it at the crowd during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Coach Andy Miramontes awards his son Tanner Miramontes his diploma during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
A group of seniors take a photo during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
A senior cheers after receiving her diploma during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Seniors Victoria Martinez, left, and Celeste Martinez, right, make a heart towards their families after receiving their diplomas during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
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Seniors thank their families during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony at Lakewood High School in Lakewood on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Long Beach Unified School District and Lakewood High administrators and staff celebrated the students’ accomplishments. Hundreds of families, friends and loved ones joined in on the celebration by cheering for their graduate.
LBUSD graduations continue through Thursday, June 11. There are nearly 5,000 seniors graduating from the district’s high schools this year.