Lakewood Ranch High seniors say "Hello new world!"
Class of 2018 sends 504 seniors into adulthood.
By
Amelia Hanks
| 2:45 p.m. May 19, 2018
East County
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Ten-year-old  La'pray Belvin watched intently as her sister, Brittnee Johnson, walked across the stage May 18 at the Lakewood Ranch High School graduation at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
Even though it was a joyous occasion, La'pray had a heaviness in her heart.
"I felt sad," La'pray said. "I don't want her to leave."
Johnson was just one of 504 seniors to graduate.
Alyssa Morford, Colby Lindolad and Kailey Carpenter get ready for their speeches at the ceremony.
Sophia Lopez, Alexis Carroll and Morgan Bergman are part of the Class of 2018.
AmeliaBelle Dasovich, Emil Strimer and Gillian Kouw spent many of their high school days in the chorus.
Ashley Bruneman and Anna Castellanos had family from Chicago and Missouri attend their graduation.
Olivia Danko, Morgan Cummins, coach Ryan Kennedy, Lorela Kennedy, 1, Ryker Kennedy, 4, and Justin Curtis say goodbye.
Michael Wijas, Sydney Wicks and Tyler Whitlock say the best thing about high school was meeting new people.
Lauren Parent grabs one of her favorite teachers, Tatum Temple, before she graduates.
Kylie Dukette, Donna Dunkum and Carley Dulin are excited to begin their post-high school life.
Nicole Fisher, Kailey Christian and Cole Clark are nervous just before the ceremony begins.
Alexis Carroll waves to her family before the ceremony.
Tav Ortiz and Lauren Parent listen as Principal Craig Little honors the class.
Kendra McCloud is honored during the ceremony for never skipping a single day of school in 13 years.
Alyssa Morford implores her classmates to set their goals higher than they think is possible.
Colby Lindolad talks to her classmates about what going to Lakewood Ranch High meant to her.
Senior class president Kailey Carpenter tells her fellow graduates the peak of their lives is far in the future.
Principal Craig Little congratulates Connor Catlett as he crosses the stage to receive his diploma.
Alexis Carroll shows off her diploma with fellow graduate Sophia Lopez.
Wilmer Yanez, Daniella Castrogiovanni, Julianna Castrogiovanni and Frank Castrogiovanni celebrate Daniella's graduation with flowers and family time.
Max Gonzalez visits with his dad, Carlos Gonzalez, who says he watched his son's graduation with tremendous pride.
Haley Moreland hugs her grandpa, Marvin Angelton, who said he and the rest of her family are as "proud as can be."
Calmellia Johnson, Brittnee Johnson, La'pray Belvin and Angela Jackson are excited to see Brittnee move to the next chapter in her life.
