PHOTOS: It’s a memorable graduation day for seniors on Tustin’s girls basketball team

Tustin Coach Claire Gocke joined her four seniors (from left) Ahzira Faletoi, Lisbeth Cabrera, Savannah Thorn and Kylie Pulsifer. (Photos courtesy Tustin girls basketball)

Graduation for Tustin High School seniors has been tentatively delayed until August because of the coronavirus pandemic which has closed schools resulting in on-line courses.

But Tustin High girls basketball coach Claire Gocke wanted to make sure her four seniors were honored before then. Tuesday, Gocke hosted a ceremony at her home for the players: Ahzira Faletoi (Golden West College), Lisbeth Cabrera (Concordia), Savannah Thorn (UCLA) and Kylie Pulsifer (Orange Coast College).

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Ahzira Faletoi of Tustin is joined by family members and friends after graduating.

Savannah Thorn and her family pose for a picture after the ceremony.

Lisbeth Cabrera is joined by family members to celebrate her graduation.

Kylie Pulsifer is joined by her family for a picture Tuesday.

Principal Jon Tuin (far right) was among those who took part in the graduation ceremony.

Coach Claire Gocke's house was set up for the graduation Tuesday. Here's what it looked like before the start.

All the social distancing guidelines were followed, Gocke said.

“Dr. Jon Tuin, our prinicpal, handed out diplomas,” Gocke said Tuesday. “Keith Martyn, our athletics announcer, annouced names and read high school accolades.

“Two chairs per graduating family were set up in the front row outside of the fence. Other teammates and families had their own pods or chairs spaced out six feet apart from other groups.”

There was entertainment too.

“Our neighbors performed a graduation song by Vitamin C on guitar and sang,” Gocke said. “It was really special, short graduation ceremony for them; got the chance to reflect on their accomplishments in high school and celebrate their next step as they move on with their education and various athletics.

“Families brought flowers, leis and balloons; it was the closest thing to a possible graduation at this time as the seniors walked across the ‘stage,’ (my front porch) and received their diplomas.”

After the event, the graduates posed for pictures with their families.