At Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School in Long Beach, California, several seniors, including Jada Denton, were dismayed to discover their portraits missing from the yearbook. The issue arose after the yearbook teacher retired, and another employee took over the role, resulting in a significant number of students being excluded. Only about 70 of the 116 seniors were represented, leading to feelings of dismissal among those affected. Parents, like Alicia Johnson, expressed heartbreak over their children's experiences being undervalued, emphasizing the importance of the yearbook as a keepsake. In response to the outcry, the Los Angeles Unified School District issued an apology, stating that the omissions were unintentional and that they are working on a solution to rectify the situation. Parents are urging the school to address the oversight, highlighting the long-term implications for their children’s memories of their senior year.