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Sarasota Military Academy salutes the class of 2015

Cadets graduate with commencement ceremony at Robarts Arena


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 10:52 p.m. May 30, 2015
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Cadets took their final orders from the Sarasota Military Academy before being pronounced graduates Saturday evening at Robarts Arena. 

Col. Ben Knisely addresses cadets during the commencement ceremony.
Col. Ben Knisely addresses cadets during the commencement ceremony.
Brianna Butler and Joshua Huff
Brianna Butler and Joshua Huff
Caroline Mateer delivers her commencement speech to classmates.
Caroline Mateer delivers her commencement speech to classmates.
Head of School Christina Bowman encourages students to never give up during her commencement speech.
Head of School Christina Bowman encourages students to never give up during her commencement speech.
Christina Bowman receives a bouquet and plaque from graduating Cadet Regimental Commander Whitney Stewart.
Christina Bowman receives a bouquet and plaque from graduating Cadet Regimental Commander Whitney Stewart.
Sarasota Military Academy Board Chairman Lt. Gen. Howard Crowell addresses cadets.
Sarasota Military Academy Board Chairman Lt. Gen. Howard Crowell addresses cadets.
Family members for Jackson Stroud made a banner to show their support.
Family members for Jackson Stroud made a banner to show their support.
Jacob Romano and Ryan Howard
Jacob Romano and Ryan Howard
Lauren Gable, Jordan Mehl and Emily Burke
Lauren Gable, Jordan Mehl and Emily Burke
Students stand for the national anthem. 
053015-SMAGraduation-Parents-Parents stand for the national anthem.
Students stand for the national anthem. 053015-SMAGraduation-Parents-Parents stand for the national anthem.
The Sarasota Military Academy drumline performs during the commencement ceremony.
The Sarasota Military Academy drumline performs during the commencement ceremony.
Stephanie Martinez, Anastasia Gorislavets, Jorge Cruz, Nicole Taylor and Molley Stone
Stephanie Martinez, Anastasia Gorislavets, Jorge Cruz, Nicole Taylor and Molley Stone
Tyler Fritzsching, Luke Hardy, Ron Filipkowski, Mateusz Pochopien and Jordan Saba
Tyler Fritzsching, Luke Hardy, Ron Filipkowski, Mateusz Pochopien and Jordan Saba
Cadet Regimental Commander for 2014-2015 Whitney Stewart delivers her commencement speech to classmates.
Cadet Regimental Commander for 2014-2015 Whitney Stewart delivers her commencement speech to classmates.

 

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