- December 16, 2020
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Briana Raiola and Brooke Olson
Photo by Ian SwabyBrooke Hann heads to the stadium with Anna Ourednik and Saylor Hann.
Photo by Ian SwabyCymari Brewer and Caleb Bradley dance as they prepare for graduation.
Photo by Ian SwabyJaqueline Perez and Sigrith Ortega head to the ceremony.
Photo by Ian SwabyLucas Pennington, Dylan Henley, and Ben Tooley
Photo by Ian SwabyNeritan Selaj, Ben Shereff, and Valerie Shore prepare to walk to the stadium.
Photo by Ian SwabyTaylor Wertz and Lucia Warren prepare for the ceremony.
Photo by Ian SwabySiblings Alexandria Smith and Rex Smith
Photo by Ian SwabyGraduates proceed to Cleland Stadium for the graduation ceremony.
Photo by Ian SwabyCharles Edgson, Thomas Dye, and David Dutka chat as they wait to enter the stadium.
Photo by Ian SwabyGraduates are greeted by parents in the stadium.
Photo by Ian SwabyGraduates applaud during the ceremony.
Photo by Ian SwabySarah Pascual and Anna Smith were among the students who sang the nationl anthem.
Photo by Ian SwabyJennica Charles offers an introduction speech.
Photo by Ian SwabyPrincipal David Jones delivers a speech.
Photo by Ian SwabyAnja Schwarzbauer addresses students.
Photo by Ian SwabySchool board member Robyn Marinelli greets Chloe Schale.
Photo by Ian SwabyKailee Huguley is excited to graduate.
Photo by Ian SwabyMikael Kipila takes a moment to revel in his achievement.
Photo by Ian SwabyGraduates move their tassels to the left side.
Photo by Ian SwabySchool board member Robyn Marinelli shakes hands with Avalon Selby.
Photo by Ian SwabyA flurry of confetti appears as students graduate.
Photo by Ian SwabyKylie Lally, Elias Corn, and Madelyn Svenson
Photo by Ian SwabyTerry Smith, Caleb Bradley, and Wretta Bradley.
Photo by Ian SwabyShayla White and Reagan Hughes prepare to part ways.
Photo by Ian SwabyGraduate Analisa Gutierrez and her friend Taelyn Rickwa embrace, as they will not be able to spend the next year together.
Photo by Ian SwabyJaclyn Hernandez, Sofia Benitz, and Tatiana Vivoni
Photo by Ian SwabySarasota High School students entered a new stage of life on May 20.
As the commencement ceremony began in Cleland Stadium beside the school, principal David Jones spoke to students, telling them they must not let the mundanities of life distract them from the wonders around them.
Graduate Jennica Charles offered a welcome speech, discussing how students can overcome the challenges they face, including by having the courage to ask for help.
Student speaker Anja Schwarzbauer discussed the importance of having one’s voice heard based on her experiences as an activist for female empowerment.
“Never be afraid to express your opinion,” she said.
Afterward, as graduation caps and confetti fell through the air, tearful goodbyes abounded.
“It feels phenomenal,” said Tatiana Vivoni, who plans to study political science at USF and then attend law school. “I’m going to do great things.”
