Makua Lani Christian Academy graduates 16

Ka‘eleleokahaku Fernandez gets a hug from his mother at Makua Lani’s commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

A Makua Lani graduate poses for a photo after Saturday’s commencement. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Alex Christensen receives lei after Makua Lani’s commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon. (Laura Ruminskiest Hawaii Today)

Makua Lani graduates are showered with bubbles after Saturday’s commencement ceremony. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Makua Lani graduates at Saturday’s commencement ceremony. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Valedictorian Jalene Shotwell delivers her speech at Makua Lani’s commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

A Makua Lani graduate receives his diploma at Saturday’s commencement. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

A Makua Lani Graduate shows off his diploma at Saturday’s commencement. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

A Makua Lani graduate points out his diploma at Saturday’s commencement ceremony. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Makua Lani graduates turn their tassels at Saturday’s commencement ceremony. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)