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Foundation Academy salutatorian Jonathan Richardson, left, and valedictorian Felipe Ferraz prepared to lead fellow seniors into the graduation ceremony.
Kaylee Castanon, Joseph Clayton, Susannah Cogburn, international student Victoria Del Campo and Jonathan Richardson were eager to graduate.
Teachers gathered before the graduation ceremony: Jackie Conover, left, Carolyn Conover, Kristy Higgs, Karla Carson and Lindsay East.
Seniors made final adjustments on their caps before the processional.
Seniors proceeded toward their moment of graduation.
Brent Wilmot was ready to graduate.
Carol Grosshans, vice president of education, spoke to the Class of 2019 and parents.6890 – The Foundation Academy Class of 2019 graduation was held Monday, May 20.
Salutatorian Jonathan Richardson spoke to the graduating class.
Salutatorian Jonathan Richardson spoke to the graduating class.
Valedictorian Felipe Ferraz addressed the graduating class.
Upper School Principal Lisa Bacon presents a framed certificate to Jonathan Richardson, the first National Merit Scholar in Foundation Academy history.
Legacy Lions were recognized for attending their entire school career at Foundation Academy: Bryson Boast, Michael Miller, Dakota Sirois, Benjamin Smith, Paul Sorchy III and Jonathan Richardson.
The Foundation Academy Class of 2019 seniors said goodbye to their high school careers during graduation ceremonies Monday, May 20, in the school’s Leiferman Family Gymnasium.
Valedictorian Felipe Ferraz and salutatorian Jonathan Richardson spoke to fellow classmates, friends and families; and Pastor Tim Grosshans of First Baptist Church Winter Garden gave the commencement address.
Six students were recognized as Legacy Lions, those who attended Foundation Academy for 13 or more years, starting in K3, K4 or kindergarten: Bryson Boast, Michael Miller, Dakota Sirois, Benjamin Smith, Paul Sorchy III and Richardson.
Richardson was presented a framed certificate as the first National Merit Scholar in the school’s history, as well.
The ceremony included a video of the young children in Foundation’s Class of 2032 singing about “big, big dreams.”
Presenting the diplomas were Upper School Principal Lisa Bacon; Foundation President David Buckles; Carol Grosshans, vice president of education; Tim Grosshans; and Vince Higgs, Foundation school board chairman.
Following the presentation of the Class of 2019, the graduates recessed to Imagine Dragons’ “On Top of the World.”
Students in this class will be representing Foundation Academy at 43 different colleges and universities.
