{"id":356734,"date":"2026-06-11T20:28:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T20:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/356734\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T20:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T20:28:14","slug":"lakewood-high-school-celebrates-graduating-class-of-2026-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/356734\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakewood High School celebrates graduating class of 2026 \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lakewood High School celebrated its graduating class of 2026 on Wednesday afternoon, June 10.<\/p>\n<p>The approximately 600 Lancers walked across the stage and received their diplomas at the school\u2019s stadium, on the same campus where they spent the last four years preparing for their futures.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seniors thank their families during the 2026 Lakewood High School...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC11-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A senior reacts after receiving her diploma during the 2026...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC5.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC5.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates celebrate during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC14.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC14.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A senior smiles during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC12.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC12.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A senior waves to his family after receiving his diploma...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC8.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC8.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A senior reacts after receiving his diploma during the 2026...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC7.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC7.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ASB President Khloe Garcia welcomes the crowd during the 2026...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC3.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC3.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates celebrate during the 2026 Lakewood High School Graduation ceremony...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC2.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC2.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seniors react after receiving their diplomas during the 2026 Lakewood...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC4.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC4.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A senior shows off money he picked up after a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC10.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC10.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Coach Andy Miramontes awards his son Tanner Miramontes his diploma...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC6.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC6.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A group of seniors take a photo during the 2026...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC13.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC13.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A senior cheers after receiving her diploma during the 2026...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC9.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC9.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seniors Victoria Martinez, left, and Celeste Martinez, right, make a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LPT-L-GRAD-LAKEWOOD-0612-LC1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 14<\/p>\n<p>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)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Unified School District and Lakewood High administrators and staff celebrated the students\u2019 accomplishments. Hundreds of families, friends and loved ones joined in on the celebration by cheering for their graduate.<\/p>\n<p>LBUSD graduations continue through Thursday, June 11. There are nearly 5,000 seniors graduating from the district\u2019s high schools this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lakewood High School celebrated its graduating class of 2026 on Wednesday afternoon, June 10. 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