Photos by COREY PERRINE

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Summa Cum Laude speaker Caroline Knupp speaks Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. Estero High School graduated 360 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Kevin Adair waits for commencement exercises to begin Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. Adair plans to attend Edinboro University, undecided on a major, and play collegiate wheelchair basketball. Estero High School graduated 360 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Andrew Medina-Sherman flexes his 'guns' as he crosses the stage to receive his diploma Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Nelisa Chamorro, center left, yells with her fellow senior graduates, some tossing mortarboards, as the entire student body is announced, 'graduated,' Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Franny Usmanova puts her hands up as she walks on stage Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Diandra Rose smiles as she receives her diploma Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Retiring Principal Tommy O'Connell tears up as he is awarded a plaque Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff The last one to cross the stage, Jessica Zink, gives one big fist pump Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff From left waving, Gloria Claros, Kimberly Clements, Abigail Clermont and Kevin Clifford find familiar faces before commencement exercises Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Katherine Paci, a JROTC U.S. Army cadet, adjusts the mortarboard of Dan Torres Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event. Torres plans to attend Edison College and have a career in roofing.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Taylor Hunter delivers the second commencement address Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Family and friends of Che'Vaz Bridley cheer on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Students strike a pose as they walk to the graduation seating Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Dakota Smith, from left, cheers with Daniel Smith and Emily Smith (not related) as they are called to commencement exercises Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Seniors make their way to the staging area Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff From left bottom, Debbie Alexander, a German and Spanish teacher, sits with graduating seniors Ashley Silva, Gilbertte Simeon and Robert Sketon Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Karl Drews, left, and Nate McCartney makes hearts with their hands as they find a friend before commencement exercises Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Nathan Rovelstad is escorted to receive his diploma Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Alexis Poore receives her diploma Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Dallas Perry points to the crowd before receiving his diploma Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Brylon Patterson reacts on stage after receiving his diploma Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Breanna Mercer's shoes are seen standing on the mark to be photographed Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Unique advertising showing a red-eyed tree frog is seen as parents, friends and graduates mingle Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Malia Olivera reacts to having her name called to receive her diploma Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Brittany Saldivar, left, delivers the commencement address as others on stage listen Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A graduate is seen looking to the flag during the national anthem Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A proud supporter gives a thumbs up Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A sign hangs Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Virginia Harper, a critical and intensive reading teacher, has her mortarboard adjusted by Franny Usmanova Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Forrest Hunter waives to a familiar face while on the phone Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Graduate Vanessa Gallegos is flanked by her uncle, Jesus Medina, left, and aunt, Margarita Medina, Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Jimmy Ramos, Jr. holds up his diploma during a photo opportunity with loved ones Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A graduate hangs outside Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Jack Selby stands during the national anthem Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. Shelby there was supporting his grandson. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Brodie McMahon reacts to having her name called to receive her diploma Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Andrew Medina-Sherman flexes his 'guns' as he crosses the stage to receive his diploma Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Nelisa Chamorro, center left, yells with her fellow senior graduates, some tossing mortarboards, as the entire student body is announced, 'graduated,' Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. South Fort Myers High School graduated 395 seniors from the class of 2013. Thousands of family and friends packed the edifice to witness the event.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Carissa Coker smiles as evidence of color is seen on her face Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Catalina Quintero pushes her children, Sofia, 5, left, and Nicolas, 3, Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Les Sutter rolls in yellow color Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Brian Carle runs through the last station getting doused with yellow as the container lid accidentally flies open Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Runners are seen at the final color station of the race Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A shoe print is left on a boardwalk Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Alia Wilmot, 11, receives a splash of yellow color Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A participant receives color Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Participants pass by the final color station Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Gislanea Gonzalez, 3, and her mother, Iris, receive a dash of color Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Cristina Schaps is sprinkled with magenta color at the first station Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Racers begin at the starting line Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff NBC Channel 2's Leigh Dana reports, as participants simulate throwing color, Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.

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