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A fresh group of Grossmont High School students can now call themselves alumni following graduation ceremonies this past Thursday evening.
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A total of 452 graduates made up the class of 2024.
The class valedictorian was Grace Dilgard (4.844 GPA), with the respective salutorians being Ryan Albano (4.837 GPA) and Maxwell Short (4.837 GPA).
Editor’s note: A longer report on GHS graduation ceremonies will appear in the June 28 issue of La Mesa Courier.
(Photo credits: 2025 GHS Yearbook Staff and Carolyn Jungman)