Sarasota High School hosts drive-thru graduation ceremony

The alternate ceremony was held July 16.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:27 p.m. July 16, 2020
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Sarasota High School put on an alternate drive-thru graduation ceremony at Cleland Stadium on July 16. Following the cancellation of the Sarasota High School's traditional commencement ceremony, staff came up with a new plan to celebrate its graduating seniors. Each student received a Sailor face mask to wear, drove with family members into the stadium and then exited at the 50-yard line one-at-a-time to accept their diplomas from Principal David Jones. 

Joseph Cruz accepted his diploma.
Joseph Cruz accepted his diploma.
Keara Escobedo looked on from her car.
Keara Escobedo looked on from her car.
Tracy Custalow and Heather Elliott cheered on Gabriel Elliott
Tracy Custalow and Heather Elliott cheered on Gabriel Elliott
Marley Forbis posed for a graduation photo.
Marley Forbis posed for a graduation photo.
Principle David Jones congratulated the departing seniors.
Principle David Jones congratulated the departing seniors.
Nicole DeFlilippi stopped for a photo before accepting their diploma.
Nicole DeFlilippi stopped for a photo before accepting their diploma.
Ava Elliott cheered on Gabriel Elliott.
Ava Elliott cheered on Gabriel Elliott.
Tyler Carter was excited to graduate.
Tyler Carter was excited to graduate.
Kaitlynn Carocci accepted her diploma.
Kaitlynn Carocci accepted her diploma.
Samantha Baker was all smiles receiving her award.
Samantha Baker was all smiles receiving her award.
Jordan Febish held up her medal with pride.
Jordan Febish held up her medal with pride.
Cici Cushman made a statement with her graduation photo.
Cici Cushman made a statement with her graduation photo.
Students picked up MaST Research awards.
Students picked up MaST Research awards.
Nick Roberts brought along a cutout of graduate Sage Braune.
Nick Roberts brought along a cutout of graduate Sage Braune.
Tylanna Denord smiled from her car.
Tylanna Denord smiled from her car.
Ruby the dog was ready to celebrate
Ruby the dog was ready to celebrate
Malik Bryant held up his diploma.
Malik Bryant held up his diploma.
Daniel Chico cheered on his daughter Jordyn.
Daniel Chico cheered on his daughter Jordyn.

 

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