Onward and upward: Kealakehe graduates Class of 2022

Happy seniors of the Kealakehe HS Class of 2022 make their entrance during the start of commencement on Saturday. (Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today)

Happy Kealakehe HS graduates pose for picture during commencement on Saturday night. (Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today)

(l) Kawena Haserot & Elizabeth Black-Santiago (r) pause a moment during procession to pose for the camera. Kealakehe HS held it's Commencement on Sat. (Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today)

After Kealakehe HS's commencement many adorned pop up tents were set up along Ane Keohokalole Hwy for family & friends to congratulate the 2022 graduates, picture taking & general celebrating. (Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today)

From left: Father, Kevin Haleamau, Peyton Haleamau and mother Star Haleamau pose immediately after commencement Saturday evening at Kealakehe High School. (Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today)

Advisory Teacher David Huitt embraces his students after the turning of their tassels Saturday night at Kealakehe HS's commencement. (Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today)

l to r: Grandmother Predj Nazaire, mom Emely Nazaire & dad Rudy Nazaire sit together at Kealakehe HS's commencement Saturday evening with framed pictures of their daughter Juniyah Marie Nazaire. (Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today)

Justim Dale Viloria sounds an air horn as he walks on stage to receive his diploma Saturday evening at the Kealakehe High School commencement. (Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today)