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PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Graduation


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 3, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Graduation
The Sarasota High School class of 2011 made their way through the archway that leads into Cleland Stadium where over 475 students graduated Friday, June 3.
The Sarasota High School class of 2011 made their way through the archway that leads into Cleland Stadium where over 475 students graduated Friday, June 3.
The crowd cheered for the over 475 Sarasota High School seniors who made their way onto the football field as the sun set Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
The crowd cheered for the over 475 Sarasota High School seniors who made their way onto the football field as the sun set Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
The seniors wait to be told when to begin to make their way around the track Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
The seniors wait to be told when to begin to make their way around the track Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
Families and friends made their way to the stands to get ready to watch the graduating class of 2011 Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
Families and friends made their way to the stands to get ready to watch the graduating class of 2011 Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
Judy McCartney, Marolyn Remillard, Angela Lotti De Lopez and Dee Dee Sklar get ready to
Judy McCartney, Marolyn Remillard, Angela Lotti De Lopez and Dee Dee Sklar get ready to "graduate" from Sarasota High School for the 25th, 30th, 7th and 24th time Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
Otto Duerk hugs his brother, Kyle Gempler, who surprised him by coming home from Afghanistan to see Duerk graduate from high school.
Otto Duerk hugs his brother, Kyle Gempler, who surprised him by coming home from Afghanistan to see Duerk graduate from high school.
Otto Duerk stands next to his brother, Kyle Gempler, who came home from Afghanistan to surprise his Duerk and see him graduate from high school.
Otto Duerk stands next to his brother, Kyle Gempler, who came home from Afghanistan to surprise his Duerk and see him graduate from high school.
Emily Guttridge gives her niece, Liliana, 2 1/2, a kiss after Liliana said to Guttridge,
Emily Guttridge gives her niece, Liliana, 2 1/2, a kiss after Liliana said to Guttridge, "You're so cute!".
Roxie, Emily Guttridge's medical alert dog, wore a matching cap and gown Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
Roxie, Emily Guttridge's medical alert dog, wore a matching cap and gown Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
Emily Guttridge and her medical alert dog, Roxie, wore matching caps and gowns Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium. Guttridge has a disease known as Ehlers–Danlos syndrome.
Emily Guttridge and her medical alert dog, Roxie, wore matching caps and gowns Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium. Guttridge has a disease known as Ehlers–Danlos syndrome.
Olivia Morris poses with the balloons her friends and family gave her Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
Olivia Morris poses with the balloons her friends and family gave her Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
One of the many decorated cars that was parked in the parking lot Friday, June 3 during Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
One of the many decorated cars that was parked in the parking lot Friday, June 3 during Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium.
Emily Guttridge walks around the track with her medical alert dog, Roxie, Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium. Guttridge had a cap and gown created for Roxie to wear to graduation.
Emily Guttridge walks around the track with her medical alert dog, Roxie, Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's graduation at Cleland Stadium. Guttridge had a cap and gown created for Roxie to wear to graduation.

 

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