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Hitching a ride on the back of the anonymous “Phantom Red Pirate,” senior class president Elise Clark enjoyed the annual Port Charlotte High School Senior Tailgate.

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Alexis Halas visits with Principal Steve Dionisio while cooling off in the back of Ryan Yeary’s Ford F-150, which was filled with a heavy tarp and wate — a first at the annual Senior Tailgate party.

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Tailgating doesn’t necessarily mean trucks. Dylan Belvitch has a good time during the tailgate in his ‘95 Camero. He was joined by Sarah Crawford, Dillan Starr and Justin Daignegult, who was sporting school spirit with his‘93 Mustang.

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The senior class of 2013 enjoys the annual Senior Tailgate party at Port Charlotte High School.

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Aaron Riley hangs with fellow seniors Shanek Grant and Christie Jean during the Sept. 14 party.

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Cody Harrell and Lyndsey Almeida sit in the back of a truck at the Senior Tailgate party at Port Charlotte High School.

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Seniors cheer for the Port Charlotte High School Pirates during the annual Senior Tailgate party.