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Photos: 2020 Marco Island Academy graduation

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Graduate Savana Baez awaits her turn to "walk." Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Graduate Savana Baez awaits her turn to "walk." Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
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MIA teacher Rob Eder gives a virtual elbow bump – and the Faculty Award – to graduate Dominic Moller. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
MIA teacher Rob Eder gives a virtual elbow bump – and the Faculty Award – to graduate Dominic Moller. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
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Graduate James Cameron awaits his turn to receive his diploma. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Graduate James Cameron awaits his turn to receive his diploma. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
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MIA Principal Melissa Scott gives the Principal's Award and an hug to graduate Lauren Faremouth. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
MIA Principal Melissa Scott gives the Principal's Award and an hug to graduate Lauren Faremouth. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
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Graduate Susan Linn and father Ron Linn await her turn to "walk." Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Graduate Susan Linn and father Ron Linn await her turn to "walk." Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
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Graduate Cassandra Alonzo decorated her mortarboard cap for the occasion. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Graduate Cassandra Alonzo decorated her mortarboard cap for the occasion. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
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MIA Principal Melissa Scott gives the Principal's Award and aa hug to graduate Lauren Faremouth. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
MIA Principal Melissa Scott gives the Principal's Award and aa hug to graduate Lauren Faremouth. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
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Valedictorian Sarahi Lopez addresses the group. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Valedictorian Sarahi Lopez addresses the group. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
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Graduate Chastity MIller brought her entire family including dad Frank, mom Andrea and Angelina the dog to her commencement. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Graduate Chastity MIller brought her entire family including dad Frank, mom Andrea and Angelina the dog to her commencement. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
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Graduate Chastity MIller brought her entire family including Angelina the dog to her commencement. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Graduate Chastity MIller brought her entire family including Angelina the dog to her commencement. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Graduate Savannah Heierl snaps a fellow grad from her car. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Graduate Savannah Heierl snaps a fellow grad from her car. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Graduate Susan Linn and father Ron Linn await her turn to "walk." Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Graduate Susan Linn and father Ron Linn await her turn to "walk." Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Graduate James Cameron awaits his turn to receive his diploma. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Graduate James Cameron awaits his turn to receive his diploma. Marco Island Academy, Marco Island's charter high school, held a "drive-in" graduation ceremony for their 47 graduating seniors Friday evening in the parking lot at Veterans' Community Park.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent