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Photos: MIA graduation, 2019

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MIA and Ringling College of Art and Design graduate Livia Lenhoff gives the commencement address. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
MIA and Ringling College of Art and Design graduate Livia Lenhoff gives the commencement address. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Sean Sorrick comes forward to receive the Faculty Award. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Sean Sorrick comes forward to receive the Faculty Award. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Sean Sorrick receives the Faculty Award and a hug from teacher Lori Galiana. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Sean Sorrick receives the Faculty Award and a hug from teacher Lori Galiana. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Morgan Jones receives the Principal's Award and a hug from Melissa Scott, left. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Morgan Jones receives the Principal's Award and a hug from Melissa Scott, left. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Dignitaries on stage watch then and now photos of the graduates. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Dignitaries on stage watch then and now photos of the graduates. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Nicole Brunson receives her diploma and a hug from Principal Melissa Scott. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Nicole Brunson receives her diploma and a hug from Principal Melissa Scott. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Joseph Golec receives his diploma (and a hug) from Principal Melissa Scott. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Joseph Golec receives his diploma (and a hug) from Principal Melissa Scott. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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The graduates "walk" in the time-honored tradition. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
The graduates "walk" in the time-honored tradition. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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The graduates flip their tassels in the time-honored tradition, signifying their elevation. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
The graduates flip their tassels in the time-honored tradition, signifying their elevation. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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The graduating class stands to be recognized by the assembled supporters. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
The graduating class stands to be recognized by the assembled supporters. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Musical theater students sing "For Good." Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Musical theater students sing "For Good." Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Graduates listen to the speeches and well-wishes. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Graduates listen to the speeches and well-wishes. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Retiring math teacher Dorothy Chapman invokes a blessing on the graduates. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Retiring math teacher Dorothy Chapman invokes a blessing on the graduates. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Retiring math teacher Dorothy Chapman invokes a blessing on the graduates. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Retiring math teacher Dorothy Chapman invokes a blessing on the graduates. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Graduates respond to the words of retiring math teacher Dorothy Chapman. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Graduates respond to the words of retiring math teacher Dorothy Chapman. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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In the Recessional, graduates stream out of the sanctuary. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
In the Recessional, graduates stream out of the sanctuary. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Grads ham it up for a photo. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Grads ham it up for a photo. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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Proud parents Greg and Alicia Cameron with their graduate, Trevor Cameron. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
Proud parents Greg and Alicia Cameron with their graduate, Trevor Cameron. Marco Island Academy held its 2019 commencement ceremony Friday evening at the Family Church.
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