Class of 2022: Graduation season underway for Marion's 17 public and private high schools

Joe Callahan, Ocala Star-Banner
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[EDITOR'S NOTE: West Port High School's graduation time, which was incorrect when this story initially published, was corrected in this story.]

It is graduation season for 17 public and private high schools, whose ceremonies are scheduled for 29 days throughout May and into early June.

Three private schools – Souls Harbor Christian Academy, St. John Lutheran and First Assembly Christian School – already have held their graduations. There are 14 more scheduled from May 20 through June 4.

Here is a list of the graduations, by date. The list also includes the graduations that have already passed.

Pomp and Circumstance

(Already held)

May 6

• Souls Harbor Christian Academy: 7 p.m., Souls Harbor First Pentecostal Church, 12650 SE CR 484, Belleview.

May 13

• St. John Lutheran School: 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2801 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala.

May 14

• First Assembly Christian School: 10 a.m., First Assembly Christian School, 1827 NE 14th St., Ocala.

The American Flag flies over the graduates during Vanguard High School’s 51st graduation at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, Florida last year.
The American Flag flies over the graduates during Vanguard High School’s 51st graduation at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, Florida last year.

(Upcoming)

May 20

• Hillcrest School: 10 a.m., school gymnasium, 3143 SE 17th St., Ocala.

• Meadowbrook Academy: 1 p.m., Meadowbrook Church sanctuary, 4741 SW 20th St., Ocala.

• Ocala Christian Academy: 7 p.m., Central Baptist Church auditorium, 1714 SE 36th Ave., Ocala.

• Dunnellon: 7 p.m., World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala.

May 21

• Forest: 8 a.m., World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala.

• Trinity Catholic: 10 a.m., Trinity Catholic High School, Dunlap Track and Field at Celtic Stadium, Ocala.

• Liberty Christian Preparatory Academy: 2 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 1600 SE 58th Ave., Ocala.

• West Port: 6 p.m., World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala.

May 24

• Crossroads Academy: 6:30 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, Trinity Baptist Church, 1600 SE 58th Ave., Ocala.

May 26

• North Marion: 6 p.m., Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala.

During Vanguard High School’s 51st graduation at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala last year, 344 seniors (including 31 valedictorians) received diplomas.
During Vanguard High School’s 51st graduation at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala last year, 344 seniors (including 31 valedictorians) received diplomas.

May 27

• Village View Christian Academy: 6 p.m., Worship Center, 8585 SE 147th Place Road, Summerfield.

June 3

• Vanguard: 6 p.m., Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala.

June 4

• Belleview: 8 a.m., school stadium, 10400 SE 36th Ave., Belleview.

• Lake Weir: 6 p.m., Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala.

Joe Callahan can be reached at (352) 817-1750 or at joe.callahan@starbanner.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoeOcalaNews.

This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Graduation schedule for Ocala/Marion County, Florida high schools