Highlights of Bayshore High’s graduation

Number of graduates: 317

Speakers: Graduates Paige Labarr and Nathan Whitehead

Shining moment: Graduates Kelly Jo Starcher and Michael Mejia serenaded their classmates one last time, but added fellow senior Deshawnd “Shawn D” Johnson’s act last minute. Johnson wrote and performed a rap part toward the end of Starcher and Mejia’s rendition of “I Believe” by Fantasia Barino.

Best quote: “Most of us were responsible for our new found freedom, but others needed a subtle reminder: ‘Will the student who drives the green Mazda ...please come to the front office because you’ve locked your keys inside your car and it’s still running.’” said Labarr to a burst of laughter as she reminisced about her high school years.

Interesting sight: The first beach ball of the ceremony was tossed as soon as the last graduate’s name was announced. The red and white ball was confiscated quickly.

This story was originally published May 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Highlights of Bayshore High’s graduation."