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Jacob Shawger wasn't excited that it was time eat, though the napkin may indicate it, but he spotted a friend and was excited about him getting to the military ball at the Bartow Civic Center Friday night.

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE ROSLOW

Sklyer Bush and Rahechel Orem talk at the military ball Friday night at the Bartow Civic Center as Brett Burless looks into the crowd.

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Jesse Harrison, the guest speaker at the Summerlin Military Academy Military Ball Friday night at hte Bartow Civic Center, graduated from the academy two years ago and now serves in the U.S. Navy.

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Jack James, a freshman at Summerlin Academy, whispers something to Hannah Knapp, a sophomore, during the Military Ball Friday night at the Bartow Civic Center.

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Devin Turner and Aubrie Smith wait in line for food Friday night at the Military Ball at the Bartow Civic Center. Standing beside them is Jim Fogle Miller, the school's senior army instructor.