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Sarasota High School graduates class of 2015

Seniors from Sarasota High School complete their education with commencement ceremony


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 11:15 p.m. May 29, 2015
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The class of 2015 took its final steps as students with a commencement ceremony Friday, May 29 at Sarasota High School.

Warren Anderson receives his diploma from Sarasota County School Board Member Caroline Zucker.
Warren Anderson receives his diploma from Sarasota County School Board Member Caroline Zucker.
Cierra Alexander receives her diploma.
Cierra Alexander receives her diploma.
Elijah and Kalena Bowers show support for their graduate AJ Taylor
Elijah and Kalena Bowers show support for their graduate AJ Taylor
Students make their way on the field to start the commencement ceremony.
Students make their way on the field to start the commencement ceremony.
Students enter for the 2015 Sarasota High School commencement ceremony.
Students enter for the 2015 Sarasota High School commencement ceremony.
Students with AP Highest Honors (a GPA of 4.5 with five AP Honors Courses) wore gold caps and gowns.
Students with AP Highest Honors (a GPA of 4.5 with five AP Honors Courses) wore gold caps and gowns.
Even the football field was decorated for the class of 2015.
Even the football field was decorated for the class of 2015.
Sarasota High School Acting Principal Becky Moyer presents the class of 2015.
Sarasota High School Acting Principal Becky Moyer presents the class of 2015.
Esther Jaffee addresses students as one of two student speakers.
Esther Jaffee addresses students as one of two student speakers.
Halle Olson decorated her cap to note that she will attend the University of Central Florida.
Halle Olson decorated her cap to note that she will attend the University of Central Florida.
Hershel Bedsole III poses for a photo with Sarasota County School Board Member Caroline Zucker.JPG
Hershel Bedsole III poses for a photo with Sarasota County School Board Member Caroline Zucker.JPG
Jasmin Acosta receives her diploma.
Jasmin Acosta receives her diploma.
Jenna Cashmore receives her diploma.
Jenna Cashmore receives her diploma.
Students Kira Marino, Gina Panik, Grady Griffin and Javier Negron-Rivera perform the national anthem.
Students Kira Marino, Gina Panik, Grady Griffin and Javier Negron-Rivera perform the national anthem.
Kira Marino spots her family members.
Kira Marino spots her family members.
Sarasota County School Board Superintendent Lori White congratulates graduates.
Sarasota County School Board Superintendent Lori White congratulates graduates.
Natalie Olson addresses classmates during her commencement speech.
Natalie Olson addresses classmates during her commencement speech.
Nicole Blanchard and Nhu Le share a moment following the commencement ceremony.
Nicole Blanchard and Nhu Le share a moment following the commencement ceremony.
Rebecca Elsishans crosses the stage to receive her diploma.
Rebecca Elsishans crosses the stage to receive her diploma.
Shelby Shea welcomed students, families and friends to the 2015 Sarasota High School Commencement ceremony.
Shelby Shea welcomed students, families and friends to the 2015 Sarasota High School Commencement ceremony.
Silver Brenes received his diploma.
Silver Brenes received his diploma.
Tyler Thirion, Ellery Schneider and Skylar Frey
Tyler Thirion, Ellery Schneider and Skylar Frey
Verna Bell-Nunez receives her diploma.
Verna Bell-Nunez receives her diploma.
Friends and families created signs to show support for their graduates.
Friends and families created signs to show support for their graduates.

 

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