Sarasota Military Academy salutes the class of 2015

Col. Ben Knisely addresses cadets during the commencement ceremony.

Brianna Butler and Joshua Huff

Caroline Mateer delivers her commencement speech to classmates.

Head of School Christina Bowman encourages students to never give up during her commencement speech.

Christina Bowman receives a bouquet and plaque from graduating Cadet Regimental Commander Whitney Stewart.

Sarasota Military Academy Board Chairman Lt. Gen. Howard Crowell addresses cadets.

Family members for Jackson Stroud made a banner to show their support.

Jacob Romano and Ryan Howard

Lauren Gable, Jordan Mehl and Emily Burke

Students stand for the national anthem. 053015-SMAGraduation-Parents-Parents stand for the national anthem.

The Sarasota Military Academy drumline performs during the commencement ceremony.

Stephanie Martinez, Anastasia Gorislavets, Jorge Cruz, Nicole Taylor and Molley Stone

Tyler Fritzsching, Luke Hardy, Ron Filipkowski, Mateusz Pochopien and Jordan Saba

Cadet Regimental Commander for 2014-2015 Whitney Stewart delivers her commencement speech to classmates.