At Wolf Den Stadium, nearly 400 American Canyon High School seniors walked the stage for their final moments Thursday night.
“The vibe here is just, well, different,” said ACHS Principal Karin Hatton. “Our student body is diverse, accomplished, compassionate, joyful, and for the class of 2025 in particular — spirited.”
The vibe of the night was just that.
The school’s Acapella group, Public Display of Acapella, set the tone, adding a bit of melancholy with its harmonic rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner,” and later, the ever so nostalgic “Home” by Phillip Phillips.
Adding to the mix of bittersweet emotions was Valedictorian Jennifer Pan in her address to classmates. “Standing here right now, I must admit I have very much mixed feelings …” she said. “Pride in what we’ve achieved, gr