MOUNT DORA Dakota Locklear has shown perseverance and courage, despite facing several roadblocks during her final year of high school.
And on Wednesday evening, she ll walk across the stage on Mount Dora High School s football field, donning a cap and gown.
Locklear, 18, has maintained a 3.5 GPA throughout the year, despite her parents moving out of the state. With my parents leaving, and with my dad not in the picture, doing my senior year all by myself without any support from my parents, I ve met a family that shows me more support than ever, Locklear said. They ve shown me how to be pushed and how to be encouraged.