BREAKING2016 Fourth of July naturalization ceremonyNew citizens raise flags during their naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016. About 150 people from 48 countries were sworn in as new citizens. This is the 28th year the college has hosted a naturalization ceremony on the Fourth of July.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicNew citizens pledge allegiance to the United States at a naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicAntonio Guzman from Phoenix and his granddaughter, Sophia Guzman-Javalera, 3, celebrate the citizenship of his son Manuel Guzman-Javalera at a naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicNew citizens pledge allegiance to the United States at a naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicNew citizens apply for their passports at a naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicNew citizens apply for their passports at a naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicNew citizens applying for their passports raise their hand in allegiance to the United States at a naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicPeggy Abel from Mesa takes Sylvie Cohen's picture following a naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicPikes Thoun from Avondale raises his hand in allegiance to the United States at a naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicNew citizens raise flags during their naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicKadiatu Chendeka from Laven listens to speakers at a naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicNew citizens listen to speakers at a naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicJoylin Harding, top left, poses for a picture with her family following her naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The RepublicKadiatu Chendeka from Laveen poses for a portrait with her family following the naturalization ceremony at the South Mountain Community College on July 4, 2016.Charlie Kaijo/The Republic