Members of the Class of 2013 from Lake Wales and Bartow High Schools will reach a major milestone when they walk across the stage to accept their diplomas, signaling they are ready to step into the adult world.

In addition to receiving diplomas, they will also receive congratulations from school officials, businesses, family and friends. We, too, are proud of the graduates and anxious to extend our best wishes and our prayers as these future leaders step into the adult world.