The Class of 2022 is graduating from schools around the Tampa Bay area. This class of students has spent more than two years of their high school career navigating the pandemic.
Published May 23, 2022
Students listen to speakers during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
A Seminole High School graduate is pictured after graduation ceremonies for the senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Victor Badillo, 18, a graduate of Seminole High School, runs by with his diploma and flowers after graduation ceremonies for the senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Taundrick Robinson, 18, reaches down and ties his shoes during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Derrick Mitchell, 18, reaches out for a handshake after receiving his diploma during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Jennifer Hernandez and her daughter, Gabriella Hernandez, 17, a graduate of Seminole High School, take a photo together after graduation ceremonies for the senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Ra’chad Florence a Seminole High School graduate, gets a hug from a family member during graduation ceremonies for the senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Valedictorian Nina Le poses for a photo with Principal Darlene Lebo during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Students attend during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
A Seminole High School graduate wears multiple cords during graduation ceremonies for the senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Family members cheer during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Family and friends attend during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Licaury Ramirez Ceron, 18, wears a Marines sash during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Students fill their seats during graduation ceremonies for the senior class of2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
A couple, both Seminole High School graduates, hold hands after graduation ceremonies for the senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, Friday, May 20, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
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Graduates throw their caps in the air during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, Friday, May 20, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Elonna Williams, 18, struggles keeping her cap on her head during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, Friday, May 20, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Huy Nguyen, 18, wears a mask during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, Friday, May 20, 2022 in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
A graduate wears cowboy boots under her gown during graduation ceremonies for the St. Petersburg High School senior class of 2022 at Tropicana Field, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in St. Petersburg. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times
Graduates attend the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. The program graduated 134 students this year who are among more than 14,000 students who are graduating from district high schools this spring. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Graduate Franceska Diaz’s tassel rests on the left side of her cap moments after graduating while attending the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
The family of Valedictorian Mariam Masud observe the Pledge of Allegiance while attending the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. Masud graduated with a cumulative GPA of 6.8095. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Valedictorian Mariam Masud thanks her parents while delivering her speech to Hillsborough Virtual K-12’s graduating class during a Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. Masud graduated with a cumulative GPA of 6.8095. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Honors graduate Jayda Longstreet, center, offers a fist bump to Dr. Matthew Hoff, director of the Virtual Instruction Program, moments after receiving her diploma during the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Graduates stream into the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hallt while participating in the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Tampa. The program graduated 134 students this year who are among more than 14,000 students who are graduating from district high schools this spring. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Graduates attend the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. The program graduated 134 students this year who are among more than 14,000 students who are graduating from district high schools this spring. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Honors graduate Maya Jones-Sullivan shows her diploma to family moments after graduating while attending the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Jaylee Jimenez, left, and Lisa Starling, center, wave to Starling’s nephew, Connor Starling, who was graduated during the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Honors graduate Alex Gordon, center, moves his tassel to the left while graduating during the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Graduate Brenna Latimer-Elliot celebrates moments after receiving her diploma while participating the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Honors graduate Aixy Garcia, center, gets a hug from her mother, Aixa Hernandez, moments after graduating during the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. The program graduated 134 students this year who are among more than 14,000 students who are graduating from district high schools this spring. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Graduate Jacob Butler, center, gets a hug from his sister, Allie Witacre moments after graduating while attending the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Honors graduate Solana Ordonez, kisses her sister, two-year-old Naomi Perez, at the conclusion to the Class of 2022’s Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall in Tampa. The program graduated 134 students this year who are among more than 14,000 students who are graduating from district high schools this spring. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times