Lakewood Ranch High School graduation

Lakewood Ranch High School graduation

Number of Graduates: 395

Speakers: Melanie Baten, Devin McDermott and Fiona Morley

Shining Moment: Applause that spread through the audience when shown photos of the late Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers

Best quote: "You only live once, so spend every day living up to your full potential." -- Melanie Baten

Interesting sight: Siblings of Wagner and Rogers carrying the two late seniors' robes across the stage to accept their diplomas posthumously.

-- Christine Hawes

This story was originally published June 3, 2012 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Lakewood Ranch High School graduation ."