YEAR IN PHOTOS: May 2020

Breyana Landry, a family member of an employee in the Ocoee City Clerk’s office, made masks for employees at Ocoee City Hall. Published May 21, 2020.

Ocoee High alumna Destini Hendricks’ first year in Pace University’s prestigious commercial dance program was cut short by the coronavirus. Courtesy of Collette Mruk Photography. Published May 21, 2020.

Windermere resident Jason Denney survived an extremely tough battle with COVID-19. Published May 14, 2020.

Brothers Sage and Blake Croft have accomplished a lot academically over the years. Both were named nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Published May 7, 2020.

Madison Bailey accepted her senior Bible from Foundation Academy President David Buckles during commencement May 23. Published May 28, 2020.

Westbrooke kindergartner Genevieve Piscitelli and her mother, Coraier, made signs to show teachers some love during a spring car parade. Published May 14, 2020.

SOUL Haven Ranch and Ever After Character Events donated their time and services to spread joy through 13 local neighborhoods with princesses in a horse-drawn carriage. Published May 28, 2020.

Mike and Sandi Armbruster — West Orange education royalty — had long and successful careers with OCPS — a total of 68 years. Both retire in June. Published May 21, 2020.

Sierra Mancuso, who graduated from Dr. Phillips High School, celebrated her achievement at Family Church in Windermere with her family: aunt Audrey Ralicki and grandparents Pat and Sal Mancuso. Published May 28, 2020.

The Oakland Nature Preserve’s trail cameras captured images of a black bear. Published May 7, 2020.

Transporter Frankie Martin is just one of many unsung heroes at Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital. Published May 14, 2020.

Despite being separated by a wall of glass, the families of Petra Arroyo Mendez and Cassie Wilkes — residents at Health Central Park in Winter Garden — made their way to the facility to celebrate their birthdays. Published May 21.