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PHOTOS: Ocoee High parking lot painting

Seniors poured their creativity into their personalized shields Saturday, Aug. 13, during the annual tradition of painting their parking spaces.

By Amy Quesinberry
| 12:57 p.m. August 13, 2022

Melanie Smith is president of the Ocoee High, county and district FFA and painted a variety of animals on her parking spot.

Melanie Smith is president of the Ocoee High, county and district FFA and painted a variety of animals on her parking spot.

Taylor Inklebarger, right, and her mother, Stacey Inklebarger, worked together to create an image of sun and waves.

Taylor Inklebarger, right, and her mother, Stacey Inklebarger, worked together to create an image of sun and waves.

Senior Toshani Krishna, center, enlisted some help from Nandani Sukhu, left, 2020 graduate, and Ocoee junior Kishen Sukhu.

Senior Toshani Krishna, center, enlisted some help from Nandani Sukhu, left, 2020 graduate, and Ocoee junior Kishen Sukhu.

Seniors, parents and friends worked together Saturday morning to beautify the parking lot with art.

Seniors, parents and friends worked together Saturday morning to beautify the parking lot with art.

Bryce Lopez had plenty of assistance from his brothers, Gideon Granados, left, and Ezra, who painted a few images of their own.

Bryce Lopez had plenty of assistance from his brothers, Gideon Granados, left, and Ezra, who painted a few images of their own.

Kathryn Mohney added some bright flowers to her space, which also includes her theater and bowling passions.

Kathryn Mohney added some bright flowers to her space, which also includes her theater and bowling passions.

Ben Hargrave’s parking space shield ultimately included Harry Potter, Student Government Association, a pun and his name.

Ben Hargrave’s parking space shield ultimately included Harry Potter, Student Government Association, a pun and his name.

Sethia Young, left, and junior Savannah Kantor sketched out the details of Sethia’s parking spot.

Sethia Young, left, and junior Savannah Kantor sketched out the details of Sethia’s parking spot.

Seniors, parents and friends worked together Saturday morning to beautify the parking lot with art.

Seniors, parents and friends worked together Saturday morning to beautify the parking lot with art.

Aaralyn Jenkins and Isaiah Rogenus, both seniors, worked on a band theme for Isaiah’s parking space.

Aaralyn Jenkins and Isaiah Rogenus, both seniors, worked on a band theme for Isaiah’s parking space.

Ethan Carrol. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Ethan Carrol. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Ethan Carrol, Bryce Lopez and Mya Eugene. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Ethan Carrol, Bryce Lopez and Mya Eugene. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Connor Riether. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Connor Riether. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Ryan Ramlagan. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Ryan Ramlagan. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Alannah Taylor, left, and Kaylee Salvatore. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Alannah Taylor, left, and Kaylee Salvatore. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Kaylee Salvatore, left, and Colby Salvatore. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Kaylee Salvatore, left, and Colby Salvatore. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Fiona Holbrook. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Fiona Holbrook. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Kaylee Gray. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Kaylee Gray. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Jake Mactavish. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Jake Mactavish. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Jordan Metellus. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Jordan Metellus. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Makayla Crawford. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Makayla Crawford. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Crystal Alexus. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

Crystal Alexus. Photo by Gabriel Gonzalez

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Ocoee High School seniors brought their paint cans, brushes and creativity to paint their parking spaces Saturday, Aug. 13. Students and some parents carried out themes of flowers, Harry Potter, band and other personal favorites while expressing their individuality with paint.

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Amy Quesinberry

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.