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Pine View sends off class of 2016

Pine View School seniors praised for academic achievements at 2016 commencement ceremony.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 3:33 p.m. June 5, 2016
  • Sarasota
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The Pine View School class of 2016 was gathered together one last time for the commencement ceremony Sunday at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. 

The graduating class of 193 students included 22 finalists for the National Merit Scholarship. 

Pine View School senior class sponsor Robin Melton embraces Dino Bever.
Pine View School senior class sponsor Robin Melton embraces Dino Bever.
Aravind Byju
Aravind Byju
Sarasota County School Board member Caroline Zucker takes in the crowd from her seat on the stage.
Sarasota County School Board member Caroline Zucker takes in the crowd from her seat on the stage.
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Lori White is a proud Pine View School alumna.
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Lori White is a proud Pine View School alumna.
Gabriela Munoz, Carla Motta and Andrea Munoz
Gabriela Munoz, Carla Motta and Andrea Munoz
Members of the Pine View Chorale lead the pledge of allegiance.
Members of the Pine View Chorale lead the pledge of allegiance.
Gabriella Abello
Gabriella Abello
Michael Baiamonte receives his diploma from Sarasota County School Board member Caroline Zucker.
Michael Baiamonte receives his diploma from Sarasota County School Board member Caroline Zucker.
Students stand for the national anthem.
Students stand for the national anthem.
Pine View School Principal Stephen Covert presents graduate Olivia Augustine.
Pine View School Principal Stephen Covert presents graduate Olivia Augustine.
To start the commencement ceremony members of the Pine View Choral performed the national anthem.
To start the commencement ceremony members of the Pine View Choral performed the national anthem.
Sophia Belilovskiy receives her diploma.
Sophia Belilovskiy receives her diploma.
Pine View senior class sponsor Robin Melton congratulates Stone Barcomb.
Pine View senior class sponsor Robin Melton congratulates Stone Barcomb.

 

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