In a sea of blue caps and gowns, seniors walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.
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One person who should have been among them was Zoe Salinas, who was shot and killed last Tuesday night.
"It hurts a lot. I wish she was here right now experiencing this moment," said Jennifer Rivera, a friend of Salinas.
Police say Salinas' 19-year-old boyfriend Jose Contreras pulled the trigger during an argument in a car.
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Salinas died at the scene just over a week shy of graduation.
On Wednesday night, her face and name were still displayed with the rest of the graduates.
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Salinas' sister walked the stage and accepted her diploma in memory of her.
Friends of Salinas graduated while grieving her death.
"It's very hard. I miss her so much. She was the most beautiful person, beautiful smile. Every time I would walk into the classroom, I would just see her face and it would bring me joy," said Rivera.
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