This weekend many Bay area seniors will put on their caps and gowns to celebrate graduation.
One ceremony is bringing happiness and heartbreak to a Pasco County family and the entire class of 2015.
Senior Andrew Ivie should be graduating with his younger sister, Jordan.
"It's definitely, it's exciting, but sad at the same time," says Kate Turner. She misses her best friend. 17-year-old Jordan Ivie who died after a car crash in April.
Friday night, a pink rose sat on the chair where the graduate should have been. "All of the seniors are wearing a pink flower, because that was Jordan's favorite color," says Turner. "We're all carrying a little bit of Jordan in our hearts," Turner says.
Jordan's not the only one missing from the class. Jasmine Garcia passed away from cancer last year.
"Please join me for a moment of silence for our beloved angels, Jasmine Garcia and Jordan Ivie," says Principal Kari Kadlub. "Both of them worked really hard as students. Jordan actually finished her high school career in three years," Kadlub says.
Even though the seniors aren't walking across the stage to receive their diplomas, their loved ones are.
Garcia's cousin accepted her diploma. Jordan's brother, Joey, received his sister's diploma in her honor.
"She won't be here with us, her family can be," says Turner.
Tears of sorrow from her family, yet happiness for their son, Andrew. He's heading to the University of Florida on a full ride to play football.
"We are trying to also make this a special moment for Andrew, because this is his high school graduation, and that's an exciting time," says Kadlub.
Jordan's memory will continue to live at Pasco High. Turner and her family are starting a scholarship. Beginning next year, a graduating senior will be awarded a $500 scholarship. It will go to someone who has Jordan's faith, at least a 3.0 GPA, and will continue her dreams to go to college.
Jordan had hoped to be a kindergarten teacher, to help shape the lives of young children.
