(Cheering)

- [Narrator] Graduation is approaching

at Pahokee High school.

- It's time for me to start preparing.

I've started my financial aid.

It's time for me to send in my applications.

- [Woman] What you know about college?

- I don't want to go to no community college.

I just want to go to a university.

- [Narrator] Four students share their worries

and their excitement

as the big day arrives.

- [Na'Kerria] It's finally here.

I finally reached the first milestone in my life.

I'm so excited and happy.

- [Narrator] Pahokee, on America ReFramed.

(marching band music)