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HARLINGEN — Red was as far as the eyes could see.

Boggus Stadium in Harlingen was filled with it Friday evening as seniors donned their cap and gown and took their final steps as high school students.

There were tears shed that belied the joy apparent in their smiles and laughter, and the same could be said for their families in attendance.

Harlingen High School held its graduation ceremony to these sights and sounds, and the evening was unforgettable for all who attended.

Kristalynn Medina helps Jacqueline Medina attach her tassel with a portrait of her mother who passed onto her mortarboard Friday, May 26, 2023, before the commencement ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2023 at Boggus Stadium. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)
Graduates cool off in front of a fan as they wait together Friday, May 26, 2023, at the commencement ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2023 at Boggus Stadium. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)
Valedictorian Javier Gonzalez and Salutatorian Anna Alaniz are pictured Friday, May 26, 2023, at the commencement ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2023 at Boggus Stadium. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)
Graduates process into the venue Friday, May 26, 2023, at the commencement ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2023 at Boggus Stadium. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)
Graduates line up for the processional Friday, May 26, 2023, at the commencement ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2023 at Boggus Stadium. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)
Graduates Silvia Monroy, Karina Mireles, Alika Mireles and Sophia Mendoza are pictured Friday, May 26, 2023, at the commencement ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2023 at Boggus Stadium. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)
HCISD’s Board of Trustees process in ahead of the graduates Friday, May 26, 2023, at the commencement ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2023 at Boggus Stadium. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)
The crowd cheers as graduates enter the venue Friday, May 26, 2023, at the commencement ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2023 at Boggus Stadium. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)
Graduates stand for the start of the ceremony Friday, May 26, 2023, at the commencement ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2023 at Boggus Stadium. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)
A booth outside the venue sells gifts for graduates Friday, May 26, 2023, at the commencement ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2023 at Boggus Stadium. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald)

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