Graduation Photos

Full gallery »Graduation 2011: Immokalee High School

  • Immokalee High School Graduation at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers on Friday, June 3, 2011. Photo by Brian Tietz
  • Diali Sanon, age 18 of Immokalee, waits to enter the main ballroom at the Harborside Event Center before Immokalee High School's graduation ceremony in Fort Myers on Friday, June 3, 2011. Photo by Brian Tietz
  • Immokalee High School Graduation at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers on Friday, June 3, 2011. Photo by Brian Tietz
  • Samson Alberique sings the National Anthem during Immokalee High School's graduation ceremony at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers on Friday, June 3, 2011. Photo by Brian Tietz
  • Rogeliro Guzman makes a last minute check in the mirror before entering the main ballroom for Immokalee High School's Graduation at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers on Friday, June 3, 2011. Photo by Brian Tietz
  • Graduates wait outside the main ballroom before Immokalee High School's graduation at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers on Friday, June 3, 2011. Photo by Brian Tietz

Immokalee High School Principal Linda Salazar and Interim Superintendent Gary Brown congratulated Immokalee High School graduates as they presented their diplomas at Harborside Convention Center in Fort Myers on Friday evening, June 3. This year’s senior class was comprised of 322 students. The 2011 valedictorian was Andrea Elizabeth Guerrero. The salutatorian was Ricardo Salinas II.



Full gallery »Graduation 2011: Seacrest Country Day School

  • Class of 2011 graduate Kathryn Laura Burns of Seacrest Country Day School in Naples tears up before walking with her class to the graduating ceremony on Friday. Burns first came to Seacrest when she was a Freshman and said she was going to miss the sense of community that Seacrest offered but is anxious to build her own where ever her life takes her. Photographed on June 3, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News
  • While waiting to receive their diploma on stage during the class of 2011 Seacrest Country Day School graduation ceremony, Manuela Burtscher Rameriz, center locks eyes with her class mate. The graduating class ceremony was held in the gymnasium at Seacrest on Friday. Photographed on June 3, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News
  • Head of School Lynn Powell Ed. D. hugs to congratulate a student of the graduation ceremony of class of 2011 as Head Dean Howard Howard Schott looks on, at Seacrest Country Day School on Friday. Photographed on June 3, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News
  • Photographed on May 28, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily NewsPhotographed on June 3, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News
  • The Graduating class of 2011 at Seacrest Country Day School walk into the gymnasium for there final time accepting their diplomas for their graduation ceremony on Friday, June 3, 2011. Photographed on May 28, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News
  • Tom and Susan Murray smile and shed tears in happiness as their daughter Anna Lisa Murray walks to receive her diploma at Seacrest Country Day School. The Murray's daughter has been attending Seacrest since she was in second grade and are delighted their daughter is graduating. Photographed on June 3, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News

Seacrest Head of School Lynne Powell and Upper School Principal Erin Duffy congratulated Seacrest High School graduates as they presented their diplomas in the Lower School’s gymnasium on Friday evening, June 3. This year’s senior class was composed of 37 students.



Full gallery »Graduation 2011: Donahue Academy at Ave Maria

  • The 14 graduates of Donahue Academy throw their caps up after graduating from the school on Friday, July 3, 2011 at the Ave Maria Oratory. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Parents and family members gather around the 14 graduates of Donahue Academy on Friday, July 3, 2011, to take pictures after their commencement ceremony at the Ave Maria Oratory. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Sr. Teresa Benedicta hugs Donahue Academy graduate Nicole Wamback after commence ceremonies on Friday, July 3, 2011 at the Ave Maria Oratory. Allie Garza/Staff
  • The 14 graduates of Donahue Academy on Friday, July 3, 2011 at the Ave Maria Oratory. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Donahue Academy graduate Maria Scanlan hugs Sr. Teresa Benedicta after commencement ceremonies at Donahue Academy on Friday, July 3, 2011 at the Ave Maria Oratory. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Donahue Academy saw 14 graduates for the class of 2011 on Friday, July 3, 2011 at the Ave Maria Oratory. The class of 2011 is the largest graduating class in the history of the school and is the first class to attend all four high school years at Donahue Academy. Allie Garza/Staff


Full gallery »Your Photos: Graduation 2011: Gulf Coast High School

  • Photos from the Gulf Coast High School Commencement Ceremony at Alico Arena on June 3, 2011. Photo by Savannah Perry
  • Photos from the Gulf Coast High School Commencement Ceremony at Alico Arena on June 3, 2011. Photo by Savannah Perry
  • Photos from the Gulf Coast High School Commencement Ceremony at Alico Arena on June 3, 2011. Photo by Savannah Perry
  • Photos from the Gulf Coast High School Commencement Ceremony at Alico Arena on June 3, 2011. Photo by Savannah Perry
  • Photos from the Gulf Coast High School Commencement Ceremony at Alico Arena on June 3, 2011. Photo by Savannah Perry

Photos from the Gulf Coast High School Commencement Ceremony at Alico Arena on June 3, 2011.



Full gallery »Your Photos: Graduation 2011: Adonai Academy

  • Photos from the Adonai Academy graduation ceremony. Adonai Academy is a private Christian school in Naples; it is a ministry of the New Home Baptist Church. Photo submitted by Kim Gates
  • Photos from the Adonai Academy graduation ceremony. Adonai Academy is a private Christian school in Naples; it is a ministry of the New Home Baptist Church. Photo submitted by Kim Gates

Photos from the Adonai Academy graduation ceremony. Adonai Academy is a private Christian school in Naples; it is a ministry of the New Home Baptist Church.



Full gallery »Graduation 2011: Community School of Naples

  • The Community School of Naples graduated 71 members of it's senior class during the 2011 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday evening at the school. Of the 71 graduating, 21 students were 'Lifers', a term the school used for students who had been with the school since pre-kindergarten. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • The Community School of Naples graduated 71 members of it's senior class during the 2011 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday evening at the school. Of the 71 graduating, 21 students were 'Lifers', a term the school used for students who had been with the school since pre-kindergarten. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • The Community School of Naples graduated 71 members of it's senior class during the 2011 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday evening at the school. Of the 71 graduating, 21 students were 'Lifers', a term the school used for students who had been with the school since pre-kindergarten. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • Graduating senior Gillian Nicole Baseman is congratulated by John Zellar, head of the Community School of Naples, during the presentation of the class of 2011 at the schools 2011 Commencement Ceremony on Friday evening. 71 seniors received their diplomas during the event. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • Graduating senior Sasha Noelle Bennett is congratulated by John Zellar, head of the Community School of Naples, during the presentation of the class of 2011 at the schools 2011 Commencement Ceremony on Friday evening. 71 seniors received their diplomas during the event. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • The Community School of Naples graduated 71 members of it's senior class during the 2011 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday evening at the school. Of the 71 graduating, 21 students were 'Lifers', a term the school used for students who had been with the school since pre-kindergarten. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News


Full gallery »Graduation 2011: First Baptist Academy

  • Claire Dougherty helps Amber Emerson put her cap on before the ceremony. First Baptist Academy High School in Naples held it's commencement on Friday May 20, 2011. This was the third commencement in the schools history and twenty two students recieved their diplomas. Photo: Gary Jung
  • Alexa Aleman adjusts Alison Plommer's cap before the graduation ceremony. First Baptist Academy High School in Naples held it's commencement on Friday May 20, 2011. This was the third commencement in the schools history and twenty two students recieved their diplomas. Photo: Gary Jung
  • Caroline Case has her cap adjusted by Amber Anderson and Claire Dougherty (on left). First Baptist Academy High School in Naples held it's commencement on Friday May 20, 2011. This was the third commencement in the schools history and twenty two students recieved their diplomas. Photo: Gary Jung
  • The class of 2011 is recognized during the ceremony. First Baptist Academy High School in Naples held it's commencement on Friday May 20, 2011. This was the third commencement in the schools history and twenty two students recieved their diplomas. Photo: Gary Jung
  • Some of the graduates pose for a group photo. First Baptist Academy High School in Naples held it's commencement on Friday May 20, 2011. This was the third commencement in the schools history and twenty two students recieved their diplomas. Photo: Gary Jung
  • Chris Cano talks with his fellow graduates before the ceremony. First Baptist Academy High School in Naples held it's commencement on Friday May 20, 2011. This was the third commencement in the schools history and twenty two students recieved their diplomas. Photo: Gary Jung


Full gallery »Graduation 2011: St. John Neumann High School

  • Marie Vilcin, center, hugs her mom Barbara Pierre after she graduated from St. John Neumann High School on Thursday. Fifty students graduated from SJN. Vilcin's brother, Wilkins Vilcin, was the only student to not attend the graduation. Wilkins Vilcin was severely injured in October when he did a flip and landed on his head during prom. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the St. John Neumann High School commencement cermony Thursday, May 19, 2011. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the St. John Neumann High School commencement cermony Thursday, May 19, 2011. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the St. John Neumann High School commencement cermony Thursday, May 19, 2011. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the St. John Neumann High School commencement cermony Thursday, May 19, 2011. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the St. John Neumann High School commencement cermony Thursday, May 19, 2011. Lexey Swall/Staff


Full gallery »Graduation 2011: Ave Maria Graduation

  • Josephine Vowels celebrates graduating at the Commencement Ceremony Class of 2011 at Ave Maria University on Saturday May 7, 2011 in Ave Maria, Fla. Michele AnneLouise Cohen for Naples Daily News
  • Lauren Dionne, center, celebrates at the Commencement Ceremony Class of 2011 at Ave Maria University on Saturday May 7, 2011 in Ave Maria, Fla. Michele AnneLouise Cohen for Naples Daily News
  • James Sloven, left, Travis Speier, center, and Katie St. Hilaire, right, support a friend receiving her diploma at the Commencement Ceremony Class of 2011 at Ave Maria University on Saturday May 7, 2011 in Ave Maria, Fla. Michele AnneLouise Cohen for Naples Daily News
  • Scenes from the Commencement Ceremony Class of 2011 at Ave Maria University on Saturday May 7, 2011 in Ave Maria, Fla. Michele AnneLouise Cohen for Naples Daily News
  • Scenes from the Commencement Ceremony Class of 2011 at Ave Maria University on Saturday May 7, 2011 in Ave Maria, Fla. Michele AnneLouise Cohen for Naples Daily News
  • Scenes from the Commencement Ceremony Class of 2011 at Ave Maria University on Saturday May 7, 2011 in Ave Maria, Fla. Michele AnneLouise Cohen for Naples Daily News

For the 130 students of Ave Maria's seventh graduating class, the graduates of the class of 2011 are the first to have spent all four years on Ave Maria's permanent campus. For some students, coming to Ave Maria was a calling, for others, it was an adventure.



Full gallery »Graduation 2011: Edison State College

  • Nursing graduates Jodi Owens, right, and Elizabeth Nino embrace during the 2011 Spring Commencement Ceremony for Edison State College on Wednesday at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Alitzah Locke runs back to the preparation area to get in line after handing personal belongings to her husband Matthew Locke before the 2011 Spring Commencement Ceremony for Edison State College on Wednesday at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Michelle Zamniak, 40, right, gets a hug from her son Zach, 8, before the 2011 Spring Commencement Ceremony for Edison State College on Wednesday at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Graduates line up before the 2011 Spring Commencement Ceremony for Edison State College on Wednesday at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Matthew Locke, and his mother Carey Locke try to catch a glimpse of his wife Alitzah Locke when she processes in to the auditorium during the 2011 Spring Commencement Ceremony for Edison State College on Wednesday at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Graduates begin their procession during the 2011 Spring Commencement Ceremony for Edison State College on Wednesday at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Lexey Swall/Staff



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