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Thousands Gather to Celebrate, Honor Northeast Class of 2011
Family members and friends poured into Tropicana Field Saturday for the Northeast High School Class of 2011 graduation ceremony.
ST. PETERSBURG - Thousands of friends and family members poured into Tropicana Field Saturday to honor Northeast High School’s Class of 2011 during graduation ceremonies. The crowd stood as the Class of 2011 filed onto the infield of the stadium. Some acted giddy. Others frantically tried to find families or friends in the crowd. A handful seemed stoic or bored, as if they’d rather be at the beach on such a sunny Saturday.
The Class of 2011 was met by the Northeast High School band. After a brief ceremony and speech by former Northeast teacher and Class of 2001 graduate Sarah Newman, the graduates -- wearing bright red robes -- received their diplomas.
