- November 2, 2024
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Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Diego Freyre-Bringas came to the U.S. from Peru when he was 11 years old.
He spoke little English and had to adjust to living in a new country.
After graduating from Lakewood Ranch High May 17 at LECOM Park, Freyre-Bringas will have to adjust once again as he moves to Germany to play soccer professionally.
He said his four years of high school had it's ups and downs, but it was filled with fun, studying and hard work that paid off.
"It feels amazing to know I'm moving onto this new part of my life," Freyre-Bringas said. "It just goes to show if you put your mind to something, you can do it."
Graduates Joslyn Chapman, Samantha Rees, Morgan McCabe and Kate Tuchman all said their hard work in high school paid off as well. Each of them sported multiple stoles, cords and medals to demonstrate their accomplishments.
"I like the fact my neck feels heavy," said Tuchman regarding the weight of having all the stoles and cords on her.