
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)