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PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 2, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation
Ryan Agabani led the senior processional.
Ryan Agabani led the senior processional.
Sarah Balades, Abby Harriman and Marina Kyte are all attending colleges out of state next year.
Sarah Balades, Abby Harriman and Marina Kyte are all attending colleges out of state next year.
Steven Gilburne, Mara Falahee and Benjamin Harrison are eager to begin the next chapters of their lives.
Steven Gilburne, Mara Falahee and Benjamin Harrison are eager to begin the next chapters of their lives.
Morgan Williams adjusts her tassel before the ceremony.
Morgan Williams adjusts her tassel before the ceremony.
Mara Falahee and Sammi Jo Gaeta made sure to capture all of the day’s memorable moments.
Mara Falahee and Sammi Jo Gaeta made sure to capture all of the day’s memorable moments.
Senior Steven Gilburne will be moving on to Ithaca College.
Senior Steven Gilburne will be moving on to Ithaca College.
Christina Pierce, Amanda Pierce, Kristen Navarro, Landon Maxey and Jon Greer
Christina Pierce, Amanda Pierce, Kristen Navarro, Landon Maxey and Jon Greer
Ashley Preininger and Kendall Sompolski will miss the friends they’ve made over the past six years.
Ashley Preininger and Kendall Sompolski will miss the friends they’ve made over the past six years.
Katherine Berg enjoyed celebrating with her fellow seniors.
Katherine Berg enjoyed celebrating with her fellow seniors.
Michael Scalisi, Brian O’Connor, Brian Ragone, Fred Porter, Zach Hoppe and Josh Lovin.
Michael Scalisi, Brian O’Connor, Brian Ragone, Fred Porter, Zach Hoppe and Josh Lovin.
Tori Johnston, Morgan Williams, Amanda Arbeit, Sarah Balades and Sammi Brown
Tori Johnston, Morgan Williams, Amanda Arbeit, Sarah Balades and Sammi Brown
Sammi Jo Gaeta couldn’t wait to celebrate commencement with some of her closest friends.
Sammi Jo Gaeta couldn’t wait to celebrate commencement with some of her closest friends.
Tucker Kittle and Nicolai Israileff both will be attending Stetson University next year.
Tucker Kittle and Nicolai Israileff both will be attending Stetson University next year.
Tyler Eaden, Tori Johnston, Amanda Arbeit, Sammi Brown and Angela Donnelly
Tyler Eaden, Tori Johnston, Amanda Arbeit, Sammi Brown and Angela Donnelly
Benjamin Harrison is headed to Louisiana State University.
Benjamin Harrison is headed to Louisiana State University.
Tyler Burgett will continue playing football at Indiana University.
Tyler Burgett will continue playing football at Indiana University.
Fifty-six seniors received their diplomas at this year’s commencement ceremony.
Fifty-six seniors received their diplomas at this year’s commencement ceremony.

 

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