A photo collage of various photos of graduates and award winners from the 2024/25 Commencement and Student Success Event

NOCE’s Commencement and Student Success Ceremony was successfully held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos.

Congratulations to the 2025 NOCE graduates!

Nearly 700 students were celebrated at the NOCE 2025 Commencement and Student Success Ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos.

NOCE hosted a combined ceremony at Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos for the first time to honor student achievement. By combining the two events, NOCE created an environment of inclusivity with a focus on transitioning to “next steps” while celebrating the graduates and program completers across all NOCE instructional programs: career technical education, high school diploma, GED preparation, disability support services transition, English as a Second Language advanced and academic success/college success, citizenship preparation, parenting, and student leadership.

A group photo of graduating Disability Support Services Program students with their counselor, and teachers. The students are all dressed up in their dark blue cap and gowns.
Two graduating Medical Assistant students posing together for a photo. One has long red hair, the other has brow curly hair. Both students are wearing dark blue cap and gowns with a white graduating sash.
A group photo of graduating Citizenship Preparation students with their U.S.A flags and their certificate from Congressman Lou Correa.

Six outstanding students from each instructional program were also recognized with a Student Success Award for excelling in their academic endeavors, outstanding achievement, and service while often overcoming significant challenges. Thank you to our dignitary guests for attending and celebrating with us: President Brown, Dr. Dunsheath, Dr. Lopez, Dr. Bent, and Trustee Rosales, as well as Chancellor Breland, Vice Chancellor Williams, and District Director Stearns. 

Students interested in purchasing their individual photos from Grad Images will be contacted by the company using the information that was provided by the student on the photo card; students can also reach out to Grad Images at www.gradimages.com or 1-800-261-2576. 

2025 Commencement & Student Success Photos!

Check out all the photos taken at this year’s event on our PhotoShelter!

Event Photos
A high school diploma student posing for a photo with two of his teachers on stage. The student is wearing dark blue cap and gown with a gold graduating sash.
A English as a Second Language student posing for a photo with with her NOCE graduation card. She has brown curled hair and is wearing a black vest, and a light pink blouse.
A fun, peace sign, posed photo of 2024/25 NOCE Student Trustee, Robert Johnson, with his counselor Yvette.