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PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 4, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation
Michael Suh, 18, said he’s going to miss seeing all of the people he’s gotten acquainted with during his time at Braden River.
Michael Suh, 18, said he’s going to miss seeing all of the people he’s gotten acquainted with during his time at Braden River.
Eighteen-year-old Lucas Vasconcellos got comfortable while waiting for the procession to start.
Eighteen-year-old Lucas Vasconcellos got comfortable while waiting for the procession to start.
Alanna Condren was this year’s Senior Class President.
Alanna Condren was this year’s Senior Class President.
Brooke Ribarich, Madison Pearson, Jada Schopfer, Jessica Shaw, Jessica Wilson and Kaleigh Jaco couldn’t wait to graduate.
Brooke Ribarich, Madison Pearson, Jada Schopfer, Jessica Shaw, Jessica Wilson and Kaleigh Jaco couldn’t wait to graduate.
Friends Erica Kirkman and Brianna Maxa are both headed to the State College of Florida this fall.
Friends Erica Kirkman and Brianna Maxa are both headed to the State College of Florida this fall.
Student athletic trainers Rachel Hasson and Olivia Moore helped each other finish getting ready before graduation.
Student athletic trainers Rachel Hasson and Olivia Moore helped each other finish getting ready before graduation.
Steven Evens shared the 11 things he and his classmates learned while at Braden River.
Steven Evens shared the 11 things he and his classmates learned while at Braden River.
Victoria Gilbertson, Kenzie Basilone and Amanda Demers are all attending various colleges in Florida.
Victoria Gilbertson, Kenzie Basilone and Amanda Demers are all attending various colleges in Florida.
Brandon Demers, Kelsey Wettach, Alexis Rosenbaum and Alex Parker finished in the top 10% of their class.
Brandon Demers, Kelsey Wettach, Alexis Rosenbaum and Alex Parker finished in the top 10% of their class.
Ben Peacock spent time with his girlfriend, Brooke Ribarich, before the ceremony.
Ben Peacock spent time with his girlfriend, Brooke Ribarich, before the ceremony.
Javar Baity enjoyed watching the Senior Year in Review video.
Javar Baity enjoyed watching the Senior Year in Review video.
Dakota Wilson, Kadin Kerns, Kyle Holt and Robert Hutchinson are going to miss seeing all of their friends every day.
Dakota Wilson, Kadin Kerns, Kyle Holt and Robert Hutchinson are going to miss seeing all of their friends every day.
Nicolle Zampella helped Nicole Tira adjust her cap before the ceremony
Nicolle Zampella helped Nicole Tira adjust her cap before the ceremony
Lucas Vasconcellos and Rosalia Vasquez shared some laughs before commencement.
Lucas Vasconcellos and Rosalia Vasquez shared some laughs before commencement.
Nicolle Zampella is headed to the State College of Florida while Nicole Tira plans to attend Penn State.
Nicolle Zampella is headed to the State College of Florida while Nicole Tira plans to attend Penn State.

 

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