Strawberry Crest High School held its graduation Wednesday, June 3, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Four seniors graduated with top honors, including two seniors from the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Congratulations, Chargers, on this major milestone.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Plant City High School Graduation
Plant City High School celebrated graduation Wednesday, June 3, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. This was the last graduation led by Principal Colleen Richardson, who is retiring at the end of the school year after 31 years. Over 40 percent of the graduating class earned honors, and 89 percent are continuing their education […]
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From the time we are aware of our graduation date, our view on walking the stage is framed with shimmering high school gowns and the iconic, synchronized tossing of caps. In reality, cap tossing is not allowed, in fear that a corner of the sharply cut headwear will poke a graduate in the eye. And […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant High School Graduation
Durant High School held its graduation for the class of 2015 on May 27 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in the Exposition Hall. The motto for the graduating class was, “Our lives are before us, our pasts are behind us but our memories are forever with us.” Congratulations to the class of 2015, and best of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: SCHS Senior Sendoff
The seniors at Strawberry Crest High School had a wet and wild senior sendoff Friday, May 22. The football field was turned into a temporary waterpark for students to celebrate the end of the year and graduation.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City High School Senior Water Day
The Plant City High School Raiders have been working hard this year as they move towards graduation. On Friday, May 22, students finally took a well-deserved break and cooled off at Plant City High School’s annual Water Day. Students enjoyed inflatables, volleyball and a massive slip n’ slide, along with burgers and sno-cones. Congratulations, Raiders!
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant High School Senior Breakfast
Durant High School seniors enjoyed their senior breakfast Friday, May 22, before heading off to graduation rehearsal. Breakfast consisted of donuts, bagels and students’ choice of drink. The senior video was shown after breakfast, and gold envelopes were handed out. Congratulations, Cougars!
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Chelsea D. Kendrick, of Plant City, graduated with a bachelor’s of social work from University of West Florida in a commencement ceremony May 2. While at the UWF, her activities included dean’s list for two semesters, Student Government Association, Common Ground, Voyages Leadership, Children’s Home Society volunteer and Junior Achievement volunteer. Kendrick is completing her […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High School honra, por primera vez, que los dos lugares mas alto en la clase graduante son hispanos
Translated by Janette M. Perez Vanessa Cortes y Yessica Chavez Grimaldo superaron barreras de idioma y cultura cuando eran mas joven para ser las estudiantes mas altas en la clase graduante 2015 de Plant City High School. Cuando Vanessa Cortes y Yessica Chavez Grimaldo eran estudiantes en la escuela Marshall Middle School, un maestro le […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Jaycare Graduation
Aaron Hill, Elijah Metzler and Sarah Montgomery graduated from Jaycare Enrichment Academy May 15, 2015. The ceremony was held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. During the ceremony, middle school students from Jaycare recited prayers and read Bible passages, and the graduates’ families were recognized. A reception in the church hall followed.
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