2019 Graduation Highlights

Riverdale High School senior Travian Black celebrates as he walks across the stage at graduation May 19 at Hertz Arena in Estero.

Fort Myers High School senior Ta'riahaya Fuller arrives for graduation on May 19 at Hertz Arena in Estero. About 460 students participated in the ceremony.

Kaylene Powell, 18, sits in reflection prior to the start of the Cape Coral High School graduation ceremony May 18 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. About 360 graduates accepted their diplomas.

Brandon Lawrence laughs with principal Emily Pigott after their handshake at Southwest Florida Christian Academy's graduation May 17 at McGregor Baptist Church in south Fort Myers.

Dunbar High School student Brannon Furlow graduates May 18 at Hertz Arena in Estero. About 400 students participated in the ceremony.

Dunbar High School student Alexus Felton graduates May 18 at Hertz Arena in Estero. About 400 students participated in the ceremony.

Gateway Charter High School's Kevin Fuentes Cruz, right, celebrates graduating May 19 at Alico Arena in Fort Myers. About 100 students participated in the ceremony.

Gateway Charter High School's Savanah Angel, center, celebrates graduating May 19 at Alico Arena in Fort Myers. About 100 students participated in the ceremony.

Ida Baker High School students Tate Davis, left center, Trent Cody, and Garret Petracca arrive to graduation May 19 at Alico Arena in Fort Myers. About 400 students participated in the ceremony

Island Coast High School student Derin Ebrem celebrates graduating with principal Michelle Cort-Mora on May 19 at Alico Arena in Fort Myers. About 350 students participated in the ceremony.

Island Coast High School students Jana Hall, left, and Tragih Harigan celebrate graduating May 19 at Alico Arena in Fort Myers. About 350 students participated in the ceremony.

Island Coast High School graduates perform May 19 at Alico Arena in Fort Myers. About 350 students participated in the ceremony.

South Fort Myers High School student Marylin Cardona, left, celebrates graduating May 18 at Hertz Arena in Estero. About 460 students participated in the ceremony.

South Fort Myers High School student Tytianna Montalvo celebrates graduating May 18 at Hertz Arena in Estero. About 460 students participated in the ceremony.

South Fort Myers High School student Malcolm Ramsay celebrates graduating May 18 with principal Ed Mathews at Hertz Arena in Estero. About 460 students participated in the ceremony.

South Fort Myers High School students graduate May 18 at Hertz Arena in Estero. About 460 students participated in the ceremony.