One hundred and fifty-five Golden Knights from the Class of 2023 graduated from St. Francis High School in La Cañada Flintridge on May 27. Surrounded by their families and friends, these young men received their diplomas and officially joined the ranks of the St. Francis alumni community.

Fr. Joseph Seraphin Dederick, OFM Cap., the Provincial of the Western American Province of the Capuchin Franciscan Order, represented his Excellency Bishop José Gómez, archbishop of Los Angeles, at the ceremony. Fr. Tony Marti, OFM Cap., school president, Tom Moran, school principal, Mark Heydorff, chairman of the board of directors, and Fr. Matt Elshoff, OFM Cap., pastor of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, also officiated during the 74^th annual commencement exercises for the local Catholic, college preparatory institution. Tracy Traver, the dean of studies, served as master of ceremonies for this special celebration.