- April 26, 2024
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Jacob Crabtree, left, Kevin Mayfield and Benjamin Peek hang out in the gymnasium with the other graduates prior to the commencement ceremony.
Waiting for the graduation ceremony to begin.
Erin Crites, left, Alexandria Linzey, Gabrielle Peña and Sonia Balkaran were excited for the big day.
Waiting for the graduation ceremony to begin.
Making last-minute adjustments.
Making last-minute adjustments.
Bill Floyd, principal, and Wendy Cartwright, teacher and Student Government adviser, prepare to walk with the rest of the faculty.
Graduating seniors file into the arena at the start of the ceremony.
Graduating seniors file into the arena at the start of the ceremony.
Ocoee High School Teacher of the Year Emily Schwein addressed the graduates.
Alyson Fan gave the valedictorian address at Ocoee High School’s graduation.
Principal Bill Floyd makes a presentation to salutatorian Chandler Barton.
Salutatorian Chandler Barton spoke to the crowd.
Student Council President Natalie Droke addressed the audience.
Excalibur performed at Ocoee High School’s graduation, singing Miley Cyrus’ “Wherever I Go.”
Ocoee High school graduated roughly 450 students in its 11th annual commencement ceremonies at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the University of Central Florida Arena, in Orlando.
Principal Bill Floyd told the students, “A part of us will live on in you. … You will always be my kids.”
Valedictorian Alyson Fan spoke, reminding classmates, “Just as the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, we are the powerhouse of the future.”
Salutatorian Chandler Barton and Student Council President Natalie Droke also gave short speeches.
Excalibur performed, and then it was time to hand out the diplomas.
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