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PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Graduation


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 31, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Graduation
Seventeen-year-old Garrett Vincent enjoyed watching his family and friends file into the Manatee Civic Center.
Seventeen-year-old Garrett Vincent enjoyed watching his family and friends file into the Manatee Civic Center.
Annalise Cook, Victoria Brosilow, Lindsey Blackledge, Christie Childers and Lainee Jennings
Annalise Cook, Victoria Brosilow, Lindsey Blackledge, Christie Childers and Lainee Jennings
Emily Karg and Nicole Hubbard enjoyed people watching before the start of the commencement ceremony.
Emily Karg and Nicole Hubbard enjoyed people watching before the start of the commencement ceremony.
Karissa Fischer, Kirsten Evans, Michael Elliott and Brandon Denson all finished in the top 10% of their class.
Karissa Fischer, Kirsten Evans, Michael Elliott and Brandon Denson all finished in the top 10% of their class.
Jessica Warren, Peyton Weigel-Kersey, Ian Widner and Jackie Woods
Jessica Warren, Peyton Weigel-Kersey, Ian Widner and Jackie Woods
Austen Lee, Ivo Lima and Tyler Linde all played sports during their time at Braden River.
Austen Lee, Ivo Lima and Tyler Linde all played sports during their time at Braden River.
Jessica Nickell and Lindsey Blackledge are attending Florida Gulf Coast University and the Savannah College of Art and Design, respectively.
Jessica Nickell and Lindsey Blackledge are attending Florida Gulf Coast University and the Savannah College of Art and Design, respectively.
Senior Annalise Cook wanted to stay comfortable as long as possible.
Senior Annalise Cook wanted to stay comfortable as long as possible.
Taylor Smith, Danielle Zeris, Paige Wilson and Jessica Garcia enjoyed spending one last night together as classmates.
Taylor Smith, Danielle Zeris, Paige Wilson and Jessica Garcia enjoyed spending one last night together as classmates.
Laura Otaiza received her diploma from the Science and Health Academy.
Laura Otaiza received her diploma from the Science and Health Academy.
Demond Bradley adjusts his cap before the start of Braden River’s commencement ceremony.
Demond Bradley adjusts his cap before the start of Braden River’s commencement ceremony.
Good friends Karissa Fischer and Kayla Roehr both will be attending the State College of Florida to study radiology.
Good friends Karissa Fischer and Kayla Roehr both will be attending the State College of Florida to study radiology.
Braden River’s Class of 2012 is looking forward to moving on the next chapter in its lives.
Braden River’s Class of 2012 is looking forward to moving on the next chapter in its lives.
Nicole Hubbard helps Abby Baker with her cap before the start of Braden River’s 2012 Commencement Ceremony.
Nicole Hubbard helps Abby Baker with her cap before the start of Braden River’s 2012 Commencement Ceremony.
Alexia Fernandez, Jason Adamchak, Nicole Feldman and Emily Melchior all spoke at this year’s commencement ceremony.
Alexia Fernandez, Jason Adamchak, Nicole Feldman and Emily Melchior all spoke at this year’s commencement ceremony.
Braden River High principal Jim Pauley enjoyed watching his final commencement ceremony as the captain of the Pirate family.
Braden River High principal Jim Pauley enjoyed watching his final commencement ceremony as the captain of the Pirate family.
Annatte Franco presented the colors with Braden River’s JROTC.
Annatte Franco presented the colors with Braden River’s JROTC.

 

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