Members of the class of 2018 received their diplomas May 18.
By
Katie Johns
| 9:37 p.m. May 18, 2018
Sarasota
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The sun setting over Sarasota High School’s Cleland Stadium was symbolic May 18.
Just like the sun was setting in the sky, it was also setting on the seniors’ high school career.
On Friday night, the class of 2018 graduated from Sarasota High School. As they filed into the stadium, boys on one side and girls on the other until they met in the middle of the football field, the graduates smiled and waved at friends, family and teachers.
Three student speeches kicked off the ceremony following the singing of the national anthem and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance. The students reflected on their time in the Sarasota County School system from growing radishes in elementary school to walking into Sarasota High on the first day of freshman year.
From the bleachers on the sidelines, friends and family smiled, cheered and clapped as they reminisced alongside the graduates about their time at Sarasota High and eagerly awaited to watch the students receive their diplomas.
Hope Bumgartner, Alyson Sera, Hailey Amos and Kaitlyn Ganner
Graduates walk into Cleland Stadium.
Graduates are all smiles as they arrive at Cleland Stadium.
Girls and boys lined separate sides of the football field then walked to their seats arm in arm.
Josee Martin, Christian Lopez and Emma Boyce
The color guard presents the American flag in the beginning of the ceremony.
Kyle Zinsner, Josh Yunis and Austin Zayas
Graduates are all smiles as they walk to their seats on the football field.
