Former Nogales High School Principal Dr. Nancy Padilla (who retired last year) got a surprise as she was allowed to present the diploma to her daughter, Allison Padilla, pictured with Rowland Unified School District Board of Education Clerk Angelena Pride.

Nogales High School Valedictorian Jannette Choi began her speech with a “selfie” photo of her and her classmates.

The Class of 2014 at Nogales High School ceremony featured the release of doves over the heads of the 491 graduates in La Puente.