Graduates from Yuma area high schools partied the night away at Grad Nite 2009 at the Yuma County Fairgrounds.

As part of the 2009 Grad Nite event for area graduates, a hypnotist show entertains the crowd at the Yuma County Fairgrounds Friday night. Grad Nite is a safe all-night fest held and organized by volunteers each year. Video by Janet Chasse

Yuma Catholic High School said goodbye to the Class of 2009 on Friday, May 22. Video by Ryan Brennecke and Darin Fenger.

San Pasqual High School said good-bye to the Class of 2009 on Friday night. Video by Jared Dort and Darin Fenger.

U.S. Marines have descended upon the Yuma desert for an annual training exercise called Desert Talon. Marines staged war games that included handling mock injuries. Video by Ryan Brennecke/The Sun