A day for Braden River High to celebrate accomplishment
Emotional ceremony sees 450 seniors graduate.
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Amelia Hanks
| 8:20 a.m. May 20, 2018
East County
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On a day dedicated to seniors, Braden River High juniors Cami Ostenson and Autumn Viney were among those most emotional about the Class of 2018's graduation at the Bradenton Area Convention Center May 19.
Ostenson and Viney watched as their senior friend, Katie Moran, graduated and moved to the next chapter of her life.
"School isn't going to be the same without her," Ostenson said. "I can't talk about it anymore, I might cry."
The scene was similar as family, friends and classmates watched as 450 Braden River seniors were presented with their scholarships.
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Vinh Dong and Michelle Soblewski say they are ready to graduate, and just a little nervous.
Jordae Jenkins, Raquez Jackson, Nilah Hunter and Dorien Dowling can't believe their graduation day is already here.
Kalaina Hintze, Kevin Haynes, Austin Hare and Sasha Gray are ready to get their diplomas.
Brendon Bengatsson and Aisha Benoit-Jean share a moment before the ceremony.
Jahvaron Burks loved being involved in clubs and athletics during his time at Braden River.
Isabelle Vasquez and Brittney Walters have been best friends since their freshman year.
Dyamond Jacobs and Cheyanne Hojara hope they remain friends after graduation.
Nasreen Abdullah and Amy Aburto watch a senior recap video shown at graduation.
Luke Rowland reminds his classmates that the possibilities are endless in post-graduate life.
Obed Antoine Jr., Sofia Mingote and Vinh Dong won a speech-writing contest to be chosen to address their class at graduation.
Libby Young conducts "Braden River Alma Mater," which she composed earlier this year.
Principal Sharon Scarbrough presents Andrea Aguirre with her diploma.
Principal Sharon Scarbrough moves Evan Lynch's tassel to the other side of his cap.
Davin Hester and Sean Kennedy enjoy their final school function.
Angela Ashworth and her son, Christian Ashworth, celebrate his accomplishment.
Terry Reed, Mirielle Reed's dad, says that he "felt like crying" when he watched his daughter walk across the stage.
Jack Milner and friend Mackenzie Keller are excited to have the rest of the summer to hang out before Keller goes to college.
Autumn Viney, Katie Moran and Cami Ostenson are best friends who are sad to part ways after Moran graduates.
Christina Hill, Natalie Miller and Valentine Friddle are three generations of a family that is happy to see Miller being the first grandchild to graduate.
Jordan Hill, Joe Hill, Angel Anders and Tommy Mitchell say that they are "overwhelmed with happiness" that Jordan graduated.
Michael Vernold Jr. and his mom, Jessica Vernold, say that it's a relief that high school is finally over.
