Gadsden High principal Hector Giron leads the entry of administrators and teachers as they began commencement ceremonies for the 313 grads at the Sun Bowl Sunday morning.

One of the Gadsden High graduates waves to family and friends in the audience as they filed into the Sun Bowl to begin ceremonies.

Beto Romero and his wife, Denise hold a portrait of their son, Beto, who was killed two years ago in a hit and run accident. This would have been Beto Romero's graduating class. Three other families of deceased students were also recognized and presented with an Honorary diploma.

Gadsden High's Class of 2021 seated with social distancing requirement. All who were in attendance and guests were required to wear facial coverings.

This row of Gadsden High graduates showed the artwork and messaging students put into their graduation cap. Most thanked parents for their support.

Crystal Sanchez, Valedictorian of the Gadsden High Class of 2021, delivers her commencement address Sunday. At right are Board president Laura Salazar Flores, and Daniel Castillo, vice president.

Sun Bowl electronic sign displays the name of Gadsden High for ceremonies held Sunday.

A flower display identifies the year of Gadsden High School's graduation in the Sun Bowl while students in the background were each given either a red or yellow rose.

GISD Board vice president Daniel Castillo, at right, poses with a Gadsden High graduate as he presented diplomas. Other GISD Board members participating in the ceremonies are, from left Armando Cano, Claudia Rodriguez, Laura Salazar Flores, Board president, and Jennifer Viramontes, Board secretary.

This graduating Gadsden High senior thanked her father and an aunt for their support with this message on her cap.

A member of the Gadsden High award-winning Naval Junior ROTC passes out water bottles to Gadsden High graduates during the Sunday morning commencement.

Gadsden High graduating senior Fernando Fernandez, center foreground, was lucky to find his family in the crowded north entrance to the Sun Bowl as other families searched for their grad in the background.