Academy honors student with posthumous diploma

TAMPA — A cap and gown rested on an empty chair. A framed photo of Isabella Carlton’s smiling face took her place at Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation’s first graduation ceremony June 6.

Carlton, who passed away on April 23, was far from forgotten.

The Kirkland Ranch senior and first-ever prom queen was honored during commencement at USF’s Yuengling Center…

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