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PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Graduation


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 2, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Graduation
Lakewood Ranch students enjoyed watching a class video as part of opening ceremonies for commencement.
Lakewood Ranch students enjoyed watching a class video as part of opening ceremonies for commencement.
Thomas Bevelock, Michael Chea, Bronson Lam and Andy Westberry
Thomas Bevelock, Michael Chea, Bronson Lam and Andy Westberry
Marissa D'Orsi, Victoria Morisi and Courtney Howe
Marissa D'Orsi, Victoria Morisi and Courtney Howe
Shelby Sielaff, Jacob Botsford and Katie Barg
Shelby Sielaff, Jacob Botsford and Katie Barg
Katie Dummer with Jaclyn Cannatello
Katie Dummer with Jaclyn Cannatello
Jacqueline Ell with Nicole Lisabet
Jacqueline Ell with Nicole Lisabet
Hannah Asay, Kasey Szczepanski, Rebekah Baker and Nikki Kerrigan all graduated in the top 10% at Lakewood Ranch.
Hannah Asay, Kasey Szczepanski, Rebekah Baker and Nikki Kerrigan all graduated in the top 10% at Lakewood Ranch.
Lakewood Ranch seniors Cassandra Schwartzkopf and Taylor Shearer were all smiles while preparing for their graduation ceremony.
Lakewood Ranch seniors Cassandra Schwartzkopf and Taylor Shearer were all smiles while preparing for their graduation ceremony.
Jessie Kircher, Destiny Williams, Kiana Broadbridge, Kelsey Long, Abby Jackson and Brittany Masseo
Jessie Kircher, Destiny Williams, Kiana Broadbridge, Kelsey Long, Abby Jackson and Brittany Masseo
Ryan Hinch, Collin Hocker, Aaron Honsa and Josh Leduc
Ryan Hinch, Collin Hocker, Aaron Honsa and Josh Leduc
Audrey Reinisch and Jordyn Middlebrooks, of Lakewood Ranch High, will both attend the University of Florida.
Audrey Reinisch and Jordyn Middlebrooks, of Lakewood Ranch High, will both attend the University of Florida.
Lakewood's Zachariah Miller plans to attend the State College of Florida, while Gabriela Oliveira plans to attend the University of Florida.
Lakewood's Zachariah Miller plans to attend the State College of Florida, while Gabriela Oliveira plans to attend the University of Florida.
Nicole Himmler gives a hug to her friend and fellow Lakewood Ranch High graduate Taylor Halligan.
Nicole Himmler gives a hug to her friend and fellow Lakewood Ranch High graduate Taylor Halligan.
Devin McDermott accumulated numerous awards and recognitions during her time at Lakewood.
Devin McDermott accumulated numerous awards and recognitions during her time at Lakewood.
Brandon Jones caught up with Courtney Howe before Lakewood’s ceremony.
Brandon Jones caught up with Courtney Howe before Lakewood’s ceremony.
Fiona Morley, Taylor Halligan, Ashley Rademaker and Madeline Winship all were leaders of the senior class.
Fiona Morley, Taylor Halligan, Ashley Rademaker and Madeline Winship all were leaders of the senior class.
Lakewood Ranch's Hannah Asay looked out into the auditorium as she prepared to lead her classmates into the ceremony.
Lakewood Ranch's Hannah Asay looked out into the auditorium as she prepared to lead her classmates into the ceremony.
Lakewood Ranch's Kiana Broadbridge could not stop smiling as the ceremony began.
Lakewood Ranch's Kiana Broadbridge could not stop smiling as the ceremony began.

 

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