Education

Debris litters what remains of a classroom at Plaza Towers Elementary after it was destroyed by a tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., on Monday.Getty Images

Oklahoma tornado spawns school safety concerns in bay area

After Monday's devastating tornado in Oklahoma tore through an elementary school, parents gathered at a nearby church, listening for a man with a megaphone to read out their children's names. While tornadoes on the Florida coast typically pale in comparison to the twister that devastated Moore, Okla., and Plaza Tow …

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  1. Graduation 2013: Tampa Catholic

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    Tampa Catholic

    Number of graduates: 138

    Valedictorian: Chelsea Pauline Robalino

  2. Graduation 2013: Academy of Holy Names

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    Academy of THE Holy Names

    Number of graduates: 70

    Valedictorian: Meagan Gonzalez

    Salutatorian: Arlyn Barlaan

    Speakers: Academy president Arthur Raimo, principal Camille Jowanna, salutatorian Arlyn Barlaan, valedictorian Meagan Gonzalez, the Rev. Robert N. …

  3. Meet Hernando County private schools' Class of 2013

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    Graduation 2013 | Private schools

    Venezuela native Albert Delgado, who has cerebral palsy, says: "The key is to work hard and stay humble. That's how you get somewhere."

  4. Graduation 2013: Carrollwood Day School

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    Carrollwood Day School

    Number of graduates: 45

    Valedictorian: Grace Ann Kerkvliet

    Salutatorian: Nicole Neugebauer

  5. Graduation 2013: St. Petersburg Catholic

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    St. Petersburg Catholic

    Number of graduates: 94

    Valedictorian: Evan Michael Kurt

    Salutatorian: Kristen Leigh Zinge

    Speakers: President Rev. Michael J. Conway S.D.B., principal John F. McMahon, salutatorian Zinge, valedictorian Kurt, Bishop Robert Lynch, and …