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PHOTO GALLERY: SMA Prep Ceremonial First Flag Raising Ceremony


  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • | 4:00 a.m. August 2, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: SMA Prep Ceremonial First Flag Raising Ceremony
Cadets raise the flag.
Cadets raise the flag.
Cadets Caitlin Bardenhagen, Lexi Williamson and Kersetn Demosh
Cadets Caitlin Bardenhagen, Lexi Williamson and Kersetn Demosh
SMA Governing Board of Directors Carter Donovan, Frederick Derr, Alexandra Quarles, Col. Ben Knisely with SMA-Colonel and Head of School for SMA Prep Phil Eddy and Frederick Derr, board of directors treasurer
SMA Governing Board of Directors Carter Donovan, Frederick Derr, Alexandra Quarles, Col. Ben Knisely with SMA-Colonel and Head of School for SMA Prep Phil Eddy and Frederick Derr, board of directors treasurer
Linda and Donald Boisvert with Jessica Giraldo
Linda and Donald Boisvert with Jessica Giraldo
SMA Preparatory Middle School Head of School Phil Eddy with wife, Erin, and children, Taryn and Ethan
SMA Preparatory Middle School Head of School Phil Eddy with wife, Erin, and children, Taryn and Ethan
Frank Laudano, SMA commandant and CFO, makes the opening remarks.
Frank Laudano, SMA commandant and CFO, makes the opening remarks.
Frank, L’tea Myles and Frank Woodward Jr. with Jaden and Carla Howes
Frank, L’tea Myles and Frank Woodward Jr. with Jaden and Carla Howes
U.S. Navy veteran Ron Hobaugh and wife, Darlene
U.S. Navy veteran Ron Hobaugh and wife, Darlene
Future SMA Prep student Harlee Hopson with grandmother, Debi Miller.
Future SMA Prep student Harlee Hopson with grandmother, Debi Miller.
Houston Scott helps raise the flag.
Houston Scott helps raise the flag.
Tootie and Dan Kennedy
Tootie and Dan Kennedy
Herb Jones, vice chairman of SMA Board of Directors, welcomes families to the new campus.
Herb Jones, vice chairman of SMA Board of Directors, welcomes families to the new campus.
SMA Board of Director member Col. Ben Knisely, Sarasota County School board member Caroline Zucker and SMA Board of Directors  Treasurer Frederick Derr
SMA Board of Director member Col. Ben Knisely, Sarasota County School board member Caroline Zucker and SMA Board of Directors Treasurer Frederick Derr
Daniel Mongillo and Houston Scott
Daniel Mongillo and Houston Scott
The new school is located on Fruitville Road.
The new school is located on Fruitville Road.
Frederick Jones inducts SMA-Colonel and Head of School SMA Prep Phillip Eddy.
Frederick Jones inducts SMA-Colonel and Head of School SMA Prep Phillip Eddy.

 

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