Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced...

Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduate Avil-Lee McCurvin celebrates during the Take Stock In Children...

Graduate Avil-Lee McCurvin celebrates during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced...

Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Parents of graduatges react with awe and joy as it...

Parents of graduatges react with awe and joy as it is announced that the graduate’s 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduates wait in the Orlando City/Orlando Pride players tunnel before...

Graduates wait in the Orlando City/Orlando Pride players tunnel before taking the stage during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Take Stock In Children CEO Bethany Lacey speaks during the...

Take Stock In Children CEO Bethany Lacey speaks during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Parents of graduates react with awe and joy as it...

Parents of graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that the graduate’s 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduates take photos during the Take Stock In Children Orange...

Graduates take photos during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced...

Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduates wait to receive their diplomas during the Take Stock...

Graduates wait to receive their diplomas during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduates pose for photos while holding their diplomas during the...

Graduates pose for photos while holding their diplomas during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduate Alexis Vu gets her diploma during the Take Stock...

Graduate Alexis Vu gets her diploma during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduates pose for a group photo during the Take Stock...

Graduates pose for a group photo during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduates pose for photos during the Take Stock In Children...

Graduates pose for photos during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduates wait in the Orlando City/Orlando Pride players tunnel before...

Graduates wait in the Orlando City/Orlando Pride players tunnel before taking the stage during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced...

Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

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Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

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