May 2014 - Academy Publishing, Inc.

Wekiva High School
May 2014
Volume 7
Vision
Academic and personal success for
every student.
Mission
Each student will reach the highest
standards of academic and
personal success.
Beliefs
Students
• Students are our first and
foremost priority.
• All students can and will learn in a
challenging atmosphere.
• Students are entitled to a safe and
secure learning environment.
Curriculum & Instruction
• Rigor and relevance lead all
instruction.
• Constant self-assessment enriches
our programs.
• Extracurricular activities are vital to
a well-rounded education.
• Teamwork is essential.
Community
• Students, faculty and staff are
life-long learners.
• Faculty and staff are professional
role models.
• Respect and accountability are the
cornerstones of all relationships.
To download a PDF version of this newsletter,
go to www.academypublishing.com.
“Prepare for
Greatness”
Number 3
May 2014
A Message From the Principal
T
his time of year is a time of celebration as we send our Class of 2014 off to their next
adventures in greatness! Wekiva’s sixth graduating class continues to set the foundation of
academic and personal success that exemplify our Mustangs, and we are proud of them.
Next year our Laser Photonic Magnet and our Scholar Academy will continue to offer our
Mustangs unique academic opportunities to excel through Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement,
while our Industry Certification programs in Culinary Arts, Electronics, Agriculture, TV Production,
Health Occupations, Digital Art, Drafting and Business courses provide our students with ready
career certifications. With the additions of AP Environmental Science, AP European History and AP
Computer Science next year, our students have more rigorous choices than ever.
This summer a wide range of summer opportunities help our Mustangs get ready for this
rigor as well as to remediate. High School Summer School is from June 11- July 16; Algebra I EoC
and PERT Remediation is from July7-17; High School Success Camp is from July 7-17. Additionally,
we are offering AP Prep as we have before and something new: CLEP for those students who did
not pass AP tests from July 21-July 24. This CLEP opportunity allows AP students a chance to earn
direct college credit and should not be missed! Contact your AP teacher or Ms. Kim Santana at
407.297. 4102 with questions.
ALL Parents and students are encouraged to make an appointment on Mondays through
Thursdays throughout the summer to meet with their guidance counselors (guidance:
407.297.4903) before school begins on August 18 to assure that their schedule is accurate – every
Mustang received a list of 2014-2015 courses prior to leaving for the summer. This will allow us to
make full use of the school year from the very beginning. I hope, too, that our Mustangs are working
on their summer reading assignment which is the locally written novel Lay that Trumpet in Our Hands.
OCPS schools are open Monday–Thursday during the summer, and closed the week of
June 30.
Some key dates for next year will set the pace for a successful school year.
Freshman Orientation is on August 7 or August 8 from 9:00-Noon. You
may register on line. There will a separate, shorter meeting for parents
from 9-10 which includes a tour. All our Mustangs can pick up their
new schedules at Mustang Charge on Tuesday August 12, from
2:00 – 7:00 PM. This is your chance to meet teachers, visit
classrooms and get school materials. Please bring cash in order
to purchase spirit items. Attending this event is an important
way that, together, we Prepare for Greatness at Wekiva
High School.
D. Elise Gruber
Inside This Issue:
•
PTSA
•
Band and Choral
•
Guidance
•
Athletic News
•
Summer Reading
•
Ceramics Spotlight
•
Speech & Debate
•
Honor Roll
“...we send
our Class of
2014 off to their
next adventures ...to
set the foundation
of academic and
personal success
that exemplify our
Mustangs”
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Mustang Matters
P.T.S.A. News
The Wekiva PTSA will launch its Annual Membership Drive at the 9th Grade
Orientation. Look for PTSA board members at schedule pick up and other open events.
You may also send your membership to school with your child. 2014-2015 fees are
$10.00 for parents and $5.00 for students. Membership in the PTSA at the high school
level is completely different from the elementary and middle school. High School PTA’s
are supportive of the students and staff. However, the Wekiva High PTSA has chosen to
engage in several other very meaning ways:
1. The Wekiva High PTSA Scholarship valued $1,000.00 is given to one student PTSA
member who engages in community service efforts to support Wekiva students,
community, and or the community at large during the Awards Ceremony at the end
of each school year. Two fundraisers are held to support our scholarship.
2. Provide staffing for the College Career Resource located in the Guidance Office
3. Provides support for the Staff Welcome Back Luncheon and Staff Appreciation Breakfast
• Our board holds monthly meetings which are open to all members.
• Parents are asked to attend two meetings a school year one in the fall and one in the spring.
• We look forward to another successful school year with increased membership and
participation.
“Get Involved – Stay Informed”
We invite you to become a part of your school’s PTSA (Parent-Teacher-StudentAssociation)! Join now and support your school in
PTSA Meetings
the following ways:
5:45 pm
• PTSA Student Scholarship Program
2nd Tuesday of each month
(students must be PTSA members to be eligible)
• Teacher Appreciation events
SAC (School Advisory
• College & Career Room Volunteers
Council) meetings follow PTSA
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:
1. JOIN!!! Meeting attendance is not required, but always welcome!
NAME______________________________ This membership is for
Student name(s)______________________ Parent Teacher Student (circle one)
PHONE_____________________________ Preferred method of contact:
CELL_______________________________ Text Message ____ eMail______
eMail__________________ @ _______.com Phone - Home____ Cell ______
Membership ($4.00 State/National PTA, $6.00 to WHS) $ 10 .00____
2. DONATE Donate item for Oct Open House Basket Auction_______
scholarship & teacher appreciation $______
3. VOLUNTEER Contact K.C. Weller, PTSA Volunteer Coordinator kcweller@cfl.rr.com
Visit our website for more info and updates:
https://sites.google.com/site/wekivamustangsptsa/home
SIGN ME UP!!!
I would like to learn about scholarship opportunities for my child while volunteering in
the College & Career Room between 10 – 11:30 am (during lunches) on:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri (circle one or more days)
_____I’d like to hear more! Please call or email me with more information.
Moving?
IF YOU MOVE PLEASE INFORM
• THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
OCPS REQUIRES THAT WE KEEP UP TO DATE
ADDRESS INFORMATION ON ALL STUDENTS.
We will need the following to change a student’s address:
• Lease/deed in parent/Guardian’s name
• Address verification form Pupil Assignment
• Mail with new address
If you have any question call 407-297-4981 for more information.
Guidance News
2014 Summer School Registration: Summer School Forms are now available. Students
who are in need to make up classes in Math, English, Science or Social Studies, sign up for
summer school today. Summer School forms are available in Student Services and are due
to Student Services by May 22, 2014. Students should see their guidance counselors if they
are unsure of what classes they need to take.
Summer Volunteer: Project Readiness
Project Readiness is an eight(8) week Summer Literacy Enrichment Program designed
to prevent “Summer Learning Loss.” This Program services elementary youth ages 6-11
years old while our newly designed VPK preparation program, Reading Readiness 2,
provides early literacy services to youth ages 3 to 5 years old.
We offer high school students the opportunity to earn community service hours
while also providing mentorship to younger students by performing as Reading Buddies,
Classroom Assistants to Certified OCPS teachers who partner with us each summer or
Recreational Specialists to youth 3 to 5 and 6 to 11 years old.
For additional information regarding Project Readiness and Reading Readiness 2, visit
our website: www.visionandpartnershipgroups.org.
Summer School Information
Summer School Dates: June 11 – June 24, 2014, Session 1
June 25 – July 16, 2014, Session 2
No school June 30 to July 3, Classes will resume July 7
*Summer School will be held Monday through Thursday with an added day on Friday, June 13.
Summer School Registration is due to Counselor by May 22, 2014, pick up forms in
student services.
Hours: 7:30am to 3:50pm.
Important Summer School Information
• No more than one day’s absence is permitted per session of summer school. Students
absent beyond that will be removed from summer school course and receive no credit.
• Four tardies equal one absence.
• OCPS dress code and code of conduct are applicable to all summer school programs.
• Students will be removed from summer school for any and all disciplinary issues and will
not receive credit.
• Parents must provide student transportation – no buses are provided for summer school.
• A morning snack and lunch will be available.
• Current Seniors and Freshman (Freshman with less than 4.5 credits) have first priority.
However, all Juniors and Sophomores should fill out the form and come the first day of
summer school (June 11) and will be admitted if space is available.
• Only core academics (English, Social Studies, Science, and Math) will be offered. No electives.
Must have received a D or F in core academic class to take it over in summer school.
Social Studies Update
The Social Studies Department welcomed Buchenwald Memorial educator Jan
Malecha on May 1. A select group of World History students were able to attend the
seminar where they learned about one of the more significant concentration camps in
Germany during World War II. Students analyzed primary source drawings and photographs
as well as artifacts found at the camp. The presentation was made possible through the The
Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida.
Skills USA Competition
Our congratulations are extended to the following dual-enrollment students:
Takiedria Thomas, Wekiva HS; Model - Dametra Presley, Wekiva HS; Bronze 3rd Place
-Halee Riche, Wekiva HS; Model. These students are a credit to the image of Westside
Tech, Wekiva High School, and Orange County Public Schools. We are very proud of their
accomplishment. As a result of their placement in this competition, they qualified for the
State Championship in April. Kudos to Takiedria, Dametra, and Halee!
May 2014
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News for Parents of ESOL Students
As you know, our ESOL program here at Wekiva has two levels, the sheltered and the mainstreamed strands. The
students are scheduled appropriately based on their scores on both FCAT and CELLA tests, both administered this spring.
When the results are received by the school, I check them and make the recommendations accordingly. This way they are
transitioned from sheltered to mainstreamed and eventually exited when they are ready. I invite you to call my office and
arrange a conference if you wish to discuss your child’s progress and placement for next year.
Carol Duberstein, 407-297-4989
Como sepa Ud., nuestro programa de ESOL aqui a Wekiva tiene dos niveles: los aislados and los integrados.
Segun los resultados de los estudiantes en los examines de FCAT y CELLA de esta primavera, los alumnos reciben la
clase mas apropiada. Cuando recibimos los resultados del estado, los examino para finalizar la clase mas apropiada para
cada estudiante de ESOL. De esta manera los alumnos pueden mover de una clase aislada a una integrada hasta salir del
programa. Quisiera invitarle a llamarme en la oficina para arreglar una conferencia si desea discutir el exito de su estudiante
y la recomendacion para la clase durante el proximo ano.
Carol Duberstein, 407-297-4989
Wekiva Speech & Debate Headed to
Nationals & Accolades for a Successful Season
The award winning season closed in April for the Speech and Debate team. This has been a historic year for the team
as individuals are going to not one national tournament, but two national tournaments! Senior Jessica Jagdeo will attend
the National Speech & Debate tournament in Overland Park, KS; and juniors Sean Duncan and Katherine Ruckstuhl will
attend the Grand National tournament in Chicago sponsored by the NCFL. The team also welcomed new members into
the NSDA honor society, the National Forensic League, at the annual induction as well as honored graduating seniors who
contributed to the team over the course of their four year careers. The end of the year is always a time of bittersweet
moments as we celebrate success and prepare to say goodbye to fellow teammates.
Senior Jessica Jagdeo ended her four year career as a trail blazer being the first Wekiva student to qualify for the
National Speech & Debate Association national tournament. She was one of three students from public schools who
qualified in our region. The National Speech & Debate Tournament marks the capstone of high school speech and debate
activities for nearly 130,000 students around the country. To attend, students must place among the top competitors at
one of 110 District Tournaments. Qualifiers compete for more than $200,000 in college scholarships in a variety of speech,
debate, and performance events.
At the Grand Final national qualifier tournament in February, the varsity team set some new records. In Debate,
Cameron Davis was a semi-finalist in Lincoln Douglas debate. Student Congress had two outstanding legislators with semifinalists Jarai Njai and Jessica Jagdeo. We are also very proud of Sean Duncan and Katherine Ruckstuhl for qualifying for the
Grand National tournament in Chicago. Duncan will compete in Dramatic Performance, and Ruckstuhl will compete in Oral
Interpretation. They will travel to Chicago on Memorial Day weekend in hopes of earning a national title. This was our most
successful national qualifier tournament with seven students advancing to semi-finals and ultimately two becoming finalists.
Wekiva also served as the host of the Florida Novice State tournament where students from all across the state
battle it out for a state title. The novice tournament was for students in their first year of competition. There were over 550
competitors in attendance. Sophomore Kamarr Le’Vere brought home a 5th place trophy in Oral Interpretation. The team
also attended a regional tournament, the Griffin Growl Invitational, in which Le’Vere brought home a 1st place trophy in
Poetry Interpretation, and Sean Duncan earned a 1st place trophy in Dramatic Performance.
The culmination of this successful season saw many new faces in the program as well as the success of the varsity
competitors. On April 29th nine students were inducted into the National Forensic League which is the honor society for
the National Speech & Debate Association. We would like to commend the following students for their accomplishments
in competition earning a place in the prestigious organization.
New Members of the National Forensic League
Gabrielle Delice
Lauren Earnest
Delya Francis
Brightney Francois
Gizelle Gonzalez
Kamarr Le’Vere
Daniel Musser
Jarai Njie
Gabriel Spragg
Class of 2014 Members of the National Forensic League
Lessly Cepeda
Nina Curtiss
Jessica Jagdeo
Zaria Jones
Daniel Musser
Estefany Ovando
Kydanie Rios
Anyone interested in joining the
Ayla Speck
Speech & Debate team for the 2014-2015
season should email kelli.mitchell@ocps.net.
‘Mustang Matters’
May 2014
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Issue #3
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Mustang Matters
Advanced Placement Summer Reading Assignments
Band Students Excel at District MPA
The following are the slated Summer Reading Assignments for some of our AP classes. If your son/
daughter is scheduled for one of these classes, please make sure he/she completes the respective assignment:
AP Psychology – read David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
AP English Language & Composition – read Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and Lay That Trumpet in
Our Hands (Contact your AP English Lang teacher for the specific assignment linked to both texts.)
AP Human Geography – Choose one of the following books: Half the Sky: Turning Opression into Opportunity
for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristoff & Sheryl WuDunn or Confessions of an Eco-Sinner: Tracking Down the
Sources of My Stuff by Fred Pearce
Assignment: For Confessions…: read chapter 1 and 10 of the remaining 29 chapters; for Half the Sky…: read
the introduction and 7 of the 14 chapters. For each chapter read, write a 250-400-word mini-essay of your
thoughts, reactions, and connections you can make to your life and prior knowledge. This is NOT to be a
summary of each chapter! (Total minimum word count = 2000)
AP Studio Art – read various Art magazines like the following: Artist’s, Artnews, Modern Painters, Direct Art,
Artists * Illustrators, Juxtapoz, and NY Arts
AP Latin - read The Battle for Gaul, Wiseman, Peter (English edition of Caesar’s De Bello Gallico) and read
Vergil’s Aeneid (C. Day Lewis translation recommended)
AP U.S. History – Assignment: Historiography is the study of how knowledge of the past, recent or distant,
is obtained and transmitted. Simply put, historiography is the study of history. Broadly speaking, historiography
examines the writing of history and the use of historical methods drawing upon such elements as authorship,
sourcing, interpretation, style, bias and audience. You may often observe three distinct views on American history;
1. Traditional
2. Revisionist
3. Post Revisionist
On the weekend of February 7, 2014 members of our band
participated in the Florida Bandmasters Association District 8 Solo and
Ensemble Festival. We are thrilled to report the following results:
Brass Ensemble: Superior
Jazz Band: Excellent
Aquilla Marshall
Trumpet:
Jeremy Gronaur
Aquilla Marshall
Micah Walker
Jeremy Gronaur
Logan Braue
Jordan Gates
Christian Herrera
Hayden Runnels
Justin Tapper
Trombone:
Brass Quartet: Excellent
Christian Herrera
Jordan Gates
Ben Roldan
Hayden Runnels
Josh Weber
Kyle Mills
Bradley Demosthene
Philip Felder
Saxes:
Flute Duet: Superior
Rebecca Briggs
Rebecca Ayala
Charles Hafner
Tawny Arguelles
RT Rogers
Alto Saxophone Solo: Superior Elin Park
Nick Gacharich
Rachel Briggs
Horn Solo: Excellent
Joseph Pride
Micah Walker
Rhythm Section:
Horn Solo: Excellent
Sean Shefferman
Nathan Romand
Micah Walker
Jacob Anderson
Justin Tapper
Austin Leon
Jeremy Gabriel
We congratulate these students on their accomplishments and
are proud that they represent Wekiva so well!
Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States, 1492-Present” is a moving history of the
American people from “the point of view and in the words of-American women, factory workers, African
Americans, Native Americans, working poor and immigrant laborers.”
Instruction:
1. Read pages 1-75 (Chapters 1-4) and write a reflection on each chapter outlining the major players,
the important events and supporting detail. Your focus should be on what happen? (was it political,
economic, social/cultural) Where? (was it in the U.S? was it urban/rural) Why? (causes) And its
importance/significance? (effects/consequences)
2. Is this book written from a traditional, revisionist or post revisionist perspective? (Explain).
a. Is there any “right” view of history? Why or why not?
Your assignment should be 3-6 pages. It must be typed, double spaced, 12 font . Your assignment is
DUE Friday AUGUST 22th, 2013.
You may go green and email it to me at: bryan.gary@ocps.net.
Have a great summer!
What are we Reading this Summer?
Our Summer Book is Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands
by Apopka native Susan Carol McCarthy!
Students, Teachers, and Staff Members at Wekiva High School and Apopka High
School are reading a book together! Our high schools will host their first One Book, One
Community initiative in 2014. One Book, One Community is a reading and discussion
program that encourages all community members to read the same book at the same time to create
schoolwide and communitywide book clubs.
The author Susan McCarthy was born and raised in the rolling grovelands of pre-Disney Apopka,
Florida. The daughter of independent citrus growers, she recalls “picking fruit, packing bushel baskets and
pouring fresh-squeezed orange juice for the tourists” beside busy Route 441.
A graduate of University of South Florida (BA in English Literature), McCarthy wrote advertising for
newly-opened Walt Disney World in Orlando. Later, after successful stints at McCann Erickson Advertising in
Atlanta and San Francisco, McCarthy married a Californian and settled in San Diego as a full-time freelancer.
In 1991, McCarthy’s writing life took a dramatic turn. A batch of news clippings from the Orlando
Sentinel and a startling letter from her father detailed a series of shocking race crimes that occurred in Florida
in 1951-1952. (Records of an FBI investigation, a Grand Jury hearing, and KKK indictments had been sealed
for 40 years.) Her father’s account of his daring cooperation with the FBI became the basis for McCarthy’s
award-winning novel Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands.
Students, teachers, parents, and the entire Apopka community are invited to read the book, join book
discussions and attend special events during September and October, 2014. One Book, One Community
highlights include an evening program at Apopka High School on September 30 and school visits by the
author to Wekiva and Apopka High Schools. Other scheduled events include:
• Book discussions for students at the individual schools
• Book discussion groups with Wekiva and Apopka students via Skype/ Safari Montage Live web
conferencing
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary studies between English and Social Studies classes.
Band Achievements 2013-2014
WHS Band became incorporated.
• December – R.T. Rogers and Charles Hafner made Tri-State
Festival Band at FSU.
• December - WHS Marching Band took First Place is the Apopka
Christmas Parade.
• January - FEMA All-State, Benjamin Roland and Christian Herrera;
All County Bands, 9/10 band Tyler Peters and Ben Roland; 11/12
Charles Hafner, R.T. Rogers, Aquila Marshall and Justin Tapper.
• March - Concert and Wind Ensemble MPA; achieved overall
Excellent and Superior respectively.
• April - State MPA band achieved all Superiors.
Great Job to Mr. Ferland, Band Director and the WHS Bands!
Wekiva Band Earns Straight Superiors
in State Music Performance Assessment!
We are very proud of the Wekiva High School Wind
Ensemble for an amazing and memorable performance at the Florida
Bandmasters Association State Music Performance Assessment. The
band earned the highest rating possible, receiving Straight Superiors
from every single judge(who are all university level band directors from
around the country).
This is the first time in Wekiva’s history that the band has ever
achieved at this high of a level. This is also some of the most difficult
literature the band has ever performed. We are so incredibly proud
of these students for their hard work and dedication (many of whom
got right off the bus to play in the dress rehearsal for the musical). We
are also very grateful for the faculty, staff, and the community who
continue to support these students and show appreciation for the arts.
This is truly an amazing accomplishment for our students.
They represented Wekiva extremely well not only through their
musicianship, but through their display of character, dignity, and
respect. We should all be very proud of what these talented young
adults have accomplished!
May 2014
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Choral Students Make
Their Mark Again!
During the weekend of January 31,
2014, our choral students participated in
the District Solo and Ensemble Festival,
sponsored by the Florida Vocal Association.
These students took on the challenge of
preparing solos and small ensembles to
perform for a judge, who scored them
according to a rubric set by the state. It is
truly a courageous and time-consuming
task to take on, and they certainly faced the
challenge. ALL of our students received either
a score of Superior or Excellent (the 2 highest
scores respectively). Please congratulate the
following students on their achievements:
The following students received a
score of Superior:
Vocal Solo: Daniel Ally, Shelby Whitlock,
Jessica Harman
Small Ensemble: Rebecca Briggs, Grace
Nelson, Yadira Hernandez, and Laura Vu
Small Ensemble: Nick Berg, Jeremy Gabriel,
Logan Braue, Chris Delostrinos, Orlando
Rodriguez, and Charles Hafner
The following students received a
score of Excellent:
Vocal Solo: Rae Orras, Charles Hafner,
Hannah Lucero, Fabritzia Cruz, Rexxi Fail,
Gabrielle Spragg, and Tawny Arguelles
Large Ensemble: Shelby Whitlock, Laci Jeter,
Sammie Boelter, Amy Troell, Cheyanne
Sherman, Maiya Wiggins, Tawny Arguelles,
Jeremy Gabriel, Daniel Ally, Sean Duncan,
Nick Berg, Charles Hafner, Logan Braue, and
Kydanie Rios
Small Ensemble: Sammie Boelter, Kerri Cann,
Amy Troell, Kelly Armstrong, Rachel Baggs,
Daniel Ally, Luke Ivill, Connor Nichols, and
Duncan Nichols
Piano Solo: An Hoang, Maiya Wiggins, and
Justin Tapper
Wekiva Voices Continue Singing
and Earning Accolades
We are very proud of our student a cappella group, Wekiva Voices, who have
been selected to perform at the Downtown Disney Waterside Stage! This group, our
most elite vocal group at Wekiva, auditioned for Disney, and as a result of their selection,
they have the fabulous opportunity to perform a 30-minute set of their own repertoire
at the #1 tourist destination in the world on May 28. The ensemble members consist of
the following: Candace Alexander, Daniel Ally, Tawny Arguelles, Alexis Beaton, Logan
Braue, Chris Delostrinos, Jo-Anne Guaman, Garfield Headley, Yadira Hernandez, Laci
Jeter, Connor Nichols, Duncan Nichols, Rachelle Pierre, Marissa Roberts, Orlando
Rodriguez, Cheyanne Sherman, and Shelby Whitlock. We congratulate these fine young
musicians! Don’t miss their concert at Downtown Disney on May 28th! Contact Mrs.
Bartschi at jami-leigh.bartschi@ocps.net for more details!
Athletic Physicals !!!!!!!!
ARE YOU PLANNING ON TRYING OUT FOR A SPORT NEXT YEAR OR JUST
NEED A PHYSICAL?
What: ATHLETIC PHYSICALS
When: May 29th from 5PM – 7PM
Where: Wekiva High School in the Gymnasium (Building 3)
The cost is $15.00- If you are paying by check, please make checks out to
Wekiva High School.
We will start giving numbers out at 5 p.m. We will be using the first come, first
serve process, so be sure to get their early. To get a physical you MUST be in line no
later than 7!
Physical packets can be picked up in the front office or room 315 in the gym
hallway. They are also available online at wekivamustangs.com in the forms tab in the
Sports Medicine section. Print out all required forms. If the paperwork is to be filled
out on-site, students must have a parent present.
This will be the only school physical given by Wekiva High for the 2014-2015
school year, so make sure you don’t miss it!
Special Olympics
Results – February 2014
We had several athletes compete in the
Special Olympics competition held at Lake
Highland on Saturday, February 22, 2014. We
are very proud of the following placements:
Jasmin Rivera: 1st place (long jump)
1st place(100 meter run)
Devin Twiddy: 2nd place(long jump)
Trushawn Fenn: 2nd place(100 meter run)
Morgan Adams: 3rd place(100 meter run).
Interested in Baseball?
Are you interested in playing high
school baseball and joining the Wekiva
Mustang Baseball program? If so, please
contact Coach Sanders to get pertinent
information on our Summer development
program, Fall development programs, and
Spring high school season. To get information
on upcoming try-outs, events, and etc. please
email Coach Sanders at jason.sanders@
ocps.net or follow our athletics website
wekivamustangs.com . In addition, if you want
up to date information on games, scores, and
other Mustang baseball news follow us on
Twitter at @WekivaBaseball .”
Girls’ Weightlifting Excel Again and Again!
The Girls Weightlifting team are the 2014 Metro Champions. They are also the 2014 District Champions with three individual
champions. Seven of the girls qualified for the State Championship. At the state championship, the Lady Mustangs came in 5th place with
Alexis Pollock placing 3rd in the 154 weight class. Jarae Bargaineer is two-time State Champion! Jarae won the 101 weight class with a
300 total. Congratulations to these young ladies who performed outstanding all season!
Athletic News
Lady Mustangs Honored in Tallahassee; Boys Track travels to Jacksonville for State Meet; Cheerleading
Tryouts begin May 19
Basketball: On May 1st the Lady Mustang Basketball team, along with the girls team from Edgewater HS and
the boys team from Winter Park HS were honored at the Capital in Tallahassee. This event recognized all of the state
championship teams from Orange County. Congratulations again to these young ladies on a great season!!!
Track: The Boys Track team had seven athletes that competed for state titles on Saturday, May 3rd at the
University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Darrion Williams competed in the 100m and on the 4x400m relay team.
Naki Edwards competed in the 110m hurdles. The 4x400m team consisting of Darrion Williams, Willie Carmichael,
Jarod Bargaineer, and Daniel Winters aimed to shock everyone!
Cheerleading: Cheerleading tryouts will be held on May- 19th -23rd from 6-8pm each day. Tryout packets and
physical forms are still available on our website and in the Athletic office (room 402). If you have questions, please
contact Coach Crawford at michelle.crawford@ocps.net or by phone at 407-245-1800.
A few spots are left!
We need you!
Advertise in the Mustang Matters! This is a wonderful way for
your company to get community recognition and exposure,
and at the same time help support your local schools!
George Kispert • george.kispert@ocps.net
Wekiva High School
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Mustang Varsity
Bowlers
Our Mustang Varsity Bowling
Team kicks off with tryouts starting
August 20th at 3PM with a parent
and student meeting at Brunswick
Wekiva Lanes. Following the meeting,
the students will bowl three games.
Tryouts will continue the next two
afternoons at the same time bowling
three games each day. At that time I
will cut both the boys and girls rosters
to the top eight bowlers.
The season will start the first
week in September and go until the
first week in November. We will
have approximately 15 matches with
practices in between. Our routine has
been to bowl (practice or match) on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
from about 3PM till 5:30 PM. A schedule
will be provided at the meeting. The
cost to the student will be $35.00 for
the shirt. Most of my veteran bowlers
have their own equipment. So if you are
new you may eventually buy your own
equipment. The bowling fees are paid
by our team account.
YOU CANNOT BOWL UNTIL
I HAVE A SIGNED AND STAMPED
EMT CARD FROM THE ATHLETIC
TRAINER! The good news is that any
athlete can get a physical for $15.00
in about 30 minutes by attending our
physical night at the Wekiva Gym on
Thursday evening, 29 May from 5 to 7
PM. Once you do this you are covered
for the entire next school year for any
sport. If you wait until the first week of
school to do this you may not get to
participate in bowling.
Wekiva Lanes has an excellent
junior program from which most of
my team comes from, but I can teach
the game, and would love to help you
learn. The men’s team has gone to
state four years in a row with 3 district
championships. We have had 3 men
and 2 women go to state as singles
and last year one of our seniors, Ray
Repaci, finished second in the state.
The Mustang bowlers have a good
legacy and would like you to join their
future successes.
Coach Kurtz, Room 507,
Cell 321-356-8295 (let it ring, I’m old)
Mustang Matters
Mr. Steve John Receives Well-Deserved Recognition
We congratulate Inaugural Team Wekiva Team Member Steve John for being selected as the District’s Student Services Advocate of
the Year! As our SAFE Coordinator, Steve is at the heart of our school in many ways. As a part of guidance he supports counselors, holds
special student groups and teaches Peer Mediation. As a part of our leadership team, he supervises students in a proactive manner that keeps
our school safe. He works with our community and coordinates emotional, physical and medical needs as well as such basics as food, clothing
and school supply needs for many of our students. Steve always knows what is happening among our students, understands our students and
seeks to make them stronger! We are so very proud to have him as a part of our Wekiva school community!
Deja Miller is Our Girl!
Congratulations to Mid Florida Tech’s Hospitality team who won 2nd Place in the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s International
Competition. The competition was held April 9 – 11, 2014 at the Buena Vista Palace with high schools competing from 10 states and the
Bahamas. High school dual enrollment students – Agne Grunskyte (Lake Nona HS), Autumn Butler (University HS), Deja Miller (Wekiva HS)
and Sasha Gatti (Cypress Creek HS) won first place in the Florida State Competition which enabled them to continue on to the International
Competition. They each won scholarships totaling over $20,000 to various colleges, including San Diego University, Johnson & Wales
University, and Sullivan University. The team also brought home a first place medal in the challenging Knowledge Bowl competition, granting
an additional $1,000 Sullivan University scholarship to each team member. Way to go, Deja!
What’s Growing with Agriscience?
Coming up is FFA State Convention June29-July 4 at the Caribe Resort Hotel in Orlando. Being recognized are FFA members that
have competed in Career Development Events throughout the year such as Safe Tractor Operation and Extemporaneous speaking. Our
community service project; “Harvesting Change” has brought in hundreds of dollars, and we hope to place top 10 in the state and be
recognized on stage.
Come and visit during Mustang Charge August 12 and see our facilities, learn more about FFA, and pick up a livestock lease application
if you plan on keeping either poultry, sheep, cattle, rabbits, or swine on campus. We will have our first Central Florida Fair parent meeting
September 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Our Vegetable judging team of Amber Bryant, Caylah Farley, Carissa Vose, and Gabi Ius competed in Gainesville April 29. This CDE
tests them on kinds and varieties, disease, insects, weeds, and general knowledge. They placed in the 26th out of 80 teams and both Gabi
and Amber earned silver and bronze seals for placing in the top 100.
Industry Certification is available through the AGriscience class; next years’ offerings will include industry certification in Animal
Science, Agriculture Technician, and FNGLA horticulture. Students taking a Career Themed Course, such as Agriscience, for three years and
maintain a “B” average can qualify for Gold Seal scholarship, which is a branch of the state funded Bright Futures Scholarship program.
Junior Classical League Results
We congratulate the following students for their outstanding
performance on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Junior Classical League District
IX Regionals at Winter Springs High School. Our prize-winning students
competed against the 350 students attending from Timber Creek, Winter
Springs, Olympia, Lake Brantley, Trinity Prep, Geneva Classical, Lake
Highland Prep,Windermere Prep, Lakeland High School, and Bishop Moore.
Daniel Ally, Marie Rivera, Samantha Boelter, and Michael Saymo: 3rd Place
overall in the Advanced Certamen (come see the HUGE trophy)!
Jennifer Troell 1st Place Paintings
Brianna Beharry 1st Place Greek Derivatives II and 2nd Place Greek
Literature
Marie Rivera 2nd Place Advanced Latin Grammar
Marissa Horelick 2nd Place Greek Derivatives II
Daniel Ally 3rd Place Advanced Grammar and Advanced Derivatives
Brandon Martinez 3rd Place Greek Derivatives I
Michael Saymo 3rd Place Advanced Greek Derivatives
Aaron Coville 3rd Place Phrases, Mottoes II
Katherine Ruckstuhl (4th Handicrafts), Samantha Boelter (4th Models),
Komal Patel (4th Mottoes Advanced)
Marie Rivera (5th Adv. Customs), Michael Saymo (5th Adv. Hellenic
History), Marie Rivera (5th Haptathlon), Christian Escoto, (5th Adv.
Mottoes), Katherine Ruckstuhl (5th Adv. Mottoes)
Ceramics Spotlight!
#1
KUDOS!
#1
Kudos to Amerisha Perez (11th),Elizabeth Schullo
(11th), Jordan Gates (10th), Christian Ramos (9th),
Marshay Collins (9th), Alma Marcos (12th), Christina
Elzie (11th), Rebecca Recinos (10th), Wendy Rico
(10th), Lucy West (9th), Aliana Rodriquez (11th), Cam
Miele (10th), and Genelle Mercado (10th),Justin Kleier
(12th), Austin Kleir (12th), Fernando Santana (11th),
Sierra Hosier (11th), Deja Early (11th), JJ Boyer (12th),
Stephanie Ortiz (10th), Ariana Borton (10th), Wendy
Rico (10th),Cassandra Sanchez, Antonio Villalobos
(12th), Skylor Butler (10th), Cornelius Brooks (12th),
Mellisa Mitchum (12th), Stephanie Ingram, Anjalie
Chardedat, Destiny Tippins, Cynthia Benitez, Jax Mcilrath
(10th), Tyra Jones, Jazmine Wilson.
These students outstanding artwork were displayed
at the Apopka Art and Jazz Festival. Each of the students
received ribbons for their awesome ceramic pieces.
Way to go Wekiva Student Ceramic Artists!
$25 OFF any repair
made with proof of coupon
No other discounts or coupons can be used with this coupon
May 2014
Straight “A” Honor Roll
Atkins, Chandler Marquis
Beckinsale, Timothy Alec David
Bennett, Hannah Elizabeth
Berg, Nicholas Morris
Billups, Tyreek Dubois
Boornazian, Tara Rose
Borton, Ariana Jasmine
Briggs, Rebecca Danielle
Butler, Isaiah Desean
Castillo, Jazleen Alexis
Chantiloupe, Chennel Annastacia
Chisolm, Darren Antonio
Chowdhury, Rhea Islam
Coville, Aaron Jackson
Demosthene, Ashley
Dessert, Cassidy Danielle
Dewey, Madison Marie
Dion, Charles Antoine
Dion, Charles Antoine
Dossous, Briannah Rose
Ervin, Ezekiel
Fenelus, Vanessa Lindsay
Fenn, Trushawn
Garcia, Sabrina Christine
Gentile, Michael Anthony
Gilzen, Jacob Byron
Gurksnis, Breyanna F
Hafner, Charles Henry
Hafner, Matthew James
Hawkins, Christopher Alan
Hosier, Sierra Jade
Jagdeo, Jessica
James, Dalton Jacob
Lam, Emily Hoang
Layton, John Burton
Leriche, Hailee Elise
Main, Kyla Leeann
Main, Rayce Jacob
Margiotta, Deborah Vittoria
Marshall, Aquila James
Martinez, Robert Carlos
Matthews, Melissa Grace
Mattis, Ayanna Mychelle
Mcilrath, Jax Stephens
Meza, Morelia Jessica
Miah, Mehjebin A
Morales Maymi, Juan Carlos
Morrison, James Aloysius II
Myrtil, Whitney Christine
Nguyen, Cuong
Odom, Nicholas John
Ong, Richard Ly
Owens, Taylor Dee
Perez, Americos
Perez, Amerisha
Peters, James Michael
Phan, David Canh
Pierce, Mattaiah Hendrick
Rivera, Hannah Jean
Rivera, Marie Angelique
Rodriguez, Gilbert
Runnells, Hayden
Sarris, Kaitlin Rebecca
Sickler, Berkley Raine
Sierra, Alaura Rosa
Singh, Alyssia Roshini
Smith, Emily Rose
Stanley, Dustin Ray
Staudt, Kristina Lynn
Swanson, Alyxandra
Truett, Chandler Ian
Truong, Kelley Al
Washington, Adrian Jermaine
Whitlock, Shelby Jeanette
Zamudio, Alan
A/B Honor Roll
Aguilar Orozco, Jose Luis
Barreau, Victoria J
Bastos, Ashleigh Elizabeth
Brutus, James Godson
Campopiano, Lea Francesca
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3rd Marking Period Honor Roll
Chan, Satish Andrew
Dang, Phuong Thi Thanh
Davis, Douglas Cameron
Davis, Marcus Jerome
Derfuss, Sean Mitchell
Dewey, Matthew Charles
Frazier, Chester Cerean IV
Gates, Jordan Michael
Gayot, Taraphanie Helene
Gonzalez, Jessica Marie
Goss, Champange Lynett Unrtice
Haifa, Fareed Wajdi
Hainesworth, Angel Nicole
Huq, Laila
Ius, Gabrielle Elizabeth
Jackson, Tara Leiko
Jocelyn, Chelsea Deja
Kelly, Kyle Robert
Kleier, Austin Edward
Le, Manfred Phue
Le’Vere, Kamarr Evan
Maggio, Caleb Matthew
Medina, Tiffany Amber
Nanan, Nickolas Richard
Njie, Jarai B.K
Orras, Raeanne Noelle
Patterson, Ishan
Peterson, Dynesha
Pierce, Courtney Renee
Riggins, Kristian
Robinson, Jamal T E
Rodrigues, Evelise Ivete
Salters, Sharad Juwan
Sceals, Caroline Sterling
Smith Paez, Bianca Yeliz
Smith, BreAnn Joyce
Torres Rivera, Jassirys Michelle
Touchton, Allison Marie
Velez, Eduardo Gabriel
Waldheim, Scott Van
Wharton, Alexis Tiara
Whitlow, Denise Marie
Wilkinson, Craig Wallace
Williams, Miesha Denise
Wilson, Ronel Orlando
Andrews, Brittany Layne
Baird, Sydni Brooke
Bell, Anthony Manuel
Fortuna Gracia, Kemberlie
Jericho, Jesse James
Meeks, James Allen
Woodbury, Kamron Stewart
Wynn, Emily Marie
Hill, Joseph Michael
Inniss, Nia Brianna
Kamens, Camille Jade
Lattin, Jahnyqua Iyosha
Afranewaa, Nana Ama Boadu
Alexis, Francine Alexandra
Andersen, Jonathan Mark
Anderson, Taliyah Symone
Andrade Sousa, Francisca
Daniele
Archer, Keon Anthony
Asuncion, John Kristian
Behrendt, Parker Anthony
Beronilla, Fidel Marcus Lechuga
Berringer, Zachary Tyler
Boelter, Samantha Diane
Bohler, Guysen Napoleon JR
Bridges, Brittany Latrice
Briggs, Rachel Nicole
Carty, Shaina Stacy Ann
Castaneda, Yarelis
Castillo, Jesenia Denise
Charles, Pierre
Colon Acosta, Gabriel
Colon, Marina Alicia
Cruz, Stephanie Roseanne
Demosthene, Bradley
Dhanraj, Stephanie Hema
Elzie, Christina Renee
Gillette, Riley Anne
Giron, Jennifer
Haimdas, Anthony Teenarine
Hamaric, Laura Katherine
Jeter, Laci Michele
Kosmala, Destany Page
Larkins, David Skyy
Lewark, Aurora Makenzie
Lopez Macio, Alejandra Nohely
Martin, Tyja Markeir
Martinez, Giselle
Mcfarlane, Shantell Leressa
Miller, Christopher Vincent B
Mojica, Rafael
Nelson, Asha Jenee
Nunes, Isabela Maria
Oberg, Zerayah Donyae
Rassel, Isabel Magali
Reed, Paul
Rivera Negron, Pedro Jose
Rivera, Kiara Luz
Saavedra, Roberto Martin
Sarber, Brandon Ronald
Smith, Kelly Marie
St. Jacques, Aglamenta
Stanley, Shawn Michael
Steele, Danielle Chanae
Sweetland, Tanesha Michaela
Trautsch, Jacob Alan
Troell, Amy Nicole
Villalobos, Angelica Marie
West, Lucy Ella
Zephir, Nehemie Angenie
Ziers, Ezekiel
Brown, Jared Malik
Fouts, William Eddison
Gilbert, Logan Keith
Kleier, Justin William
Metayer, Galiano Gregore
Smalt, Kyle Andrew
Tran, Hannah Nguyen
Valis, Ariel Norrey
Maddox, Dezlarae
Osborne, Tyler
Ahmad, Sabina
Ally, Daniel Asif
Armstrong, Kelly Elizabeth
Aydelotte, Zachary
Bagot, Joshua Stephen
Bratton, Caressa Marie
Braue, Logan Alexander
Burgos, Lizenid
Castillo, Kimberly Noelia
Chukker, Lindsey Marie
Churchill, James Alex
Code, La Shayla
Coll, Bianca Yaneriz
Collins, Marshay Dyon
Cruz, Lydia Marilyn
Delice, Krystelle Francess
Dessert, Shaina Rochelle
Diaz, Patrick
Dooley, Sarah Marie
Farnam, Tiffani Ann
Fersola Alcantara, Yelissa Nicole
Gonzalez, Gisselle
Gonzalez, Gisselle Marie
Goodridge, Jonas Majestic
Haifa, Shawki Wajdi Shawik
Harman, Jessica Faith
Harriss, Chloe Alexandra
Henderson, Octavia
Hernandez Fernandez, Yadira
Holland, Bryann Danielle
Horelick, Makenzie Delane
Jackson, Raimello Antwon
Jackson, Saniya
Jacobs, Michael Jr
Jacques-Louis, K’tura Tonia
Johnson, Celina
Leheup, Johnathan Thomas
Louis, Loowdjina
McCray, Benny Kaesean
Mckoy, Martina
Meeks, Hagen Cole
Mercado, Sydnie Marie
Miller, Rachael Lyn
Minehart, Kayla Nicole
Mohabir, Justin Anthony
Mojica Flores, Jose ivan
Monestime, Tyler Anthony
Morris, Jazmine Marie
Morrow, Benjamin Logan
Nauth, Rajiv Devindra
Nguyen, Kim Ngan
O Loughlin, Michael
Oliveras, Keishla Marie
Osborne, Erica Marie
Payne, Nasir Elijah
Perkins, Theron Morritz JR
Peterson, Trenton James
Powell, Jovaughn Lamar
Pulliam, Jonathan Curtis
Reyes, Brenda
Rodriguez, Jennifer
Rodriguez, Juan
Rodriguez, Sabrina M
Romand, Nathan Ben Ony
Rouse, Janae
Ruckstuhl, Katherine Marie
Santos, Carmitchell Marie
Sharma, Demitri Pameshwar
Sherman, Cheyanne Nicole
Simmons, Alex Deron
Smith, Lauren
Tapper, Cala Priscilla
Thai, Kevin Quoc
Tippins, Lauren Destiny
Tolentino, Gilberto Emil
Turner, Morgan Sylese
Upton, Mercedes
Valdez, Alexandra Celeste
VanDyke, Xavier
Velazquez Quiles, Joshuan Ricardo
Velazquez, Joanna
Veloso, Taynnara
Walker, Carly Rose
Williams-Lee, Jada Alexis
Aydelotte, Trevor
Brooks, Canelius JR
Brown, Janae Angela
Bryant, Amber Faye
Bush, Alisha Annette
Claiborne, Tanner Eric
Codner, C’Andre
Defoor, Candice Shae
Dukes, Jasmine Savannah
James, Jelani Nigel
Lee, Rachel
McConnell, Jillian Marie
McCoy Watson, De Marcus Isaih
Mctigue, Erin Elizabeth
Quinones, Marcus
Schoen, Ellis
Seeley, Caitlin Nicole
Solache, Maria Guadlupe
Stephens, Hannah Elizabeth
Thomas, Takeidria
Thompson, Jasmine Melissa
Warren, Jocorrea Lovette
Welch, Amy Lynn
Alexandre, Elijah Jeremiah
Alexandre, Keciana K
Allison, Kyla
Alvarado-Hernandez, Nazario
Atkins, Katie Estelle
Baker, Destiny Arkisha
Bargaineer, Jarae Neecole
Blanco, Sunny Skye
Brown, Lillie-Anna Mckenzie
Butler, Taylor Nicole
Campbell, Marci
Caraballo, Salena Grace
Centeno, Federico M
Chavis, Samantha Jamison
Cruz Mandujano, Fabritzia Selena
Cullen, Sterling Anne
Cumbie, Ciara Katrie
Dangerfield, Deandre
Daniel, Kenneth Nahoum
Davis, Treveon Amari
Earnest, Lauren Paige
Edwards, Naki Kadeem
Figueroa Ramos, Victor Emanuelli
Gabriel, Jeremy Adam
Gagraj, Sahra
Gayle, Isaac Matthew
Gidus, Thomas Daniel
Guerra, Mikayla Alexandria
Guiliano, Nicholas David
Guillaume, Christina
Guzman, Tessa P
Hannah, Kirkwood Lawrence II
Harripersad, Gabrielle Sarah
Headberg, Dustin Rob
Heiss, Sarah Teresa
Hernandez, Isabel
Hohm, Nicole Elisabeth
Holliday, DeAnna LaChelle
Holloway, Darion Kai’ree
Jackson, Kamera Virginia
James, Randall Kevin
Johnson, Tamaya Shanay
Jones, Jovan Darnel
Laguerre, Shania
Lubin, Shakara Tracy
Lyons, Diamond
Maggio, William
Mannix-Thomas, Kristen
Martin, Juzanne Christobel
Martinez, Joaquin
Massaline, Robert Lee JR
Mckenzie, D Andre Xavier
McPherson, Jaewan Deonte
Melendez, Kiara Raquel
Miller, Diana Rae
Millis, Cody Wade
Moody, Alexis Kristia
Payne, Tashiquiona T T
Pelayo, Nancy
Perez, Christopher
Perez, Melanie
Perry, Tehya Tess
Pierre, Babara
Piquant, Keymara Lory
Pizarro, Maridalia
Raniey, Marvin Malik Jr
Reddick, Candice Patrice
Reyes, Samantha Angelica
Richardson, Alexis E’mon
Richardson, Korneelija Christina
Rivera Cruz, Yamil Francisco
Rodriguez, Yoseline Jaquelin
Rolon, Mary Jimenez
Romero, Manuel Javier
Ross, Eric Charles
Rutledge, Latravia Alisha
Saint Fleur, MarcKelle Ligea
Slayton, Jamilah Atiya
Smith, Aubrey
Smith, Kala Ann
Tiene, Chantal
Tucker, Alexander
Turner, Mason Gregory
Verrechio, Brooke Alicen
Walton, Joshua Nathan
Washuta, Amber Nicole
Berger, Cassidy Victoria
Esquivel Perez, Edrey
Rivera, Jasmin Selena
Behrendt, Kaleb Warner
Benham, Gabrielle Marie
Bergschneider, Beverly Michelle
Bruce, Aaron Christophe
Collier, Katharine Alexandra
Crescioni, Camilia Rosa
Demosthene, Bryan
Goodwin, Tyeas Breena
Guaman, Jo-Anne
Hamilton, Samantha Josephine
Ingram, Eboni Simone
Lowrey, Kelli Jo
Priem, Morgan Ashley
Ramos Canarte, Geraldine
Rios, Tiffany A
Sheppard, Ruben Wesley
Venescar, Venessy C
Walters, Nathaniel Weller
Adams, Morgan Danielle
Akoon, Jenai Alexis
Alexander-Lewis, Candace-Rose Marika
Allen, Breanna
Allende Molina, Noelys Denise
Aniapam, Kwame Ampene
Asaad, Omar
Ashbaugh, Caitlyn
Barrios, Dreide Marian
Beaton, Alexis
Bey, Chloe Imani
Bowers, Cherokee Elizabeth
Brown, Christopher Anthony
Brown, Shayla Denise
Brutus, Emmanuel
Brutus, Rachel Marie
Budhan, Isaiah Edward Raymond
Celestin, Wenky
Charles, Keiyanda Tamara
Coleman, Caysha Alexis
Coleman, Yawn Rico Jr.
Conway, Daquan Sugarray
Costa, Kathleen Jarmendia
Crescioni, Erik Omar
Cupidan, Yolizma
Davis, Salathiel Danise
Dennis, Cali Leann
Dickson, Kaitlin Cheyenne
Donaldson, Alisha Jade
Dunkley, Wesley Donald
Duran, Sierra
Farley, Caylah Janelle
Galarza, Denise Nicole
Gandy, Chantel S
Garcia, Javier
Gardner, Roger Dejuan
Gedeon, Daniel Amiere JR
Gillette, Caitlin Sarah
Gilliam, Quartney Korona
Gonzalez, Alizze Antonea
Hale, Chelsea Marie
Haus, Taylor Ann
Haye, Jermaine Anthony
Heath, Shawn Ryan
Herrera, Christian Daniel
Hill, Jessica Anne
Hoang, An Phan Khanh
Johnson, Brianna Patrice
Johnson, Gaven Lee
Johnson, Tawanah Joy
Jordan, Jonathan
Julal, Raheem Llamar
Kese, Rhoda Davis
Landsinger, Cathrine Nell
Lopez, Paola Nicole
Lucero, Hannah Maria
Ly, Emily
Maddox, Chiara S
Maldonado Perez, Kelvin Enrique
Mansfield, Michael Henry
Marcano, Curtly Caletus
Marcos Cervantes, Alma Edelia
Martinez, Federico
Melton, Latavious
Miller, Timothy Lawson
Mills, Kyle Anthony
Mim, Hafsanur
Minehart, Kyle Zachary
Monagan, Edward Demetrice
Moore, Julia Marie
Moran, Devin James
Moulton, Shanell Alesia
Neal, Justus Tyvuntai
Nelson, Grace Ann
Noel, Marie
Palmer, Jourdain Alexandria
Passera, Christina Lee
Peavey, Austin Taylor
Pierre, Joel
Quintana, David
Quintana, Kiara Enid
Quintero, Bryanna Lin
Reed, Kassi Nicole
Repaci, Raymond William
Resendiz, Jesus M
Robertson, Austin
Robinson, Maya Michelle
Rodriguez, Erika Jacelis
Rollins, Matthew Mc Crery
Rosa, Kary Angely
Sandoval, Daniel Alejandro
Santana, Matthew
Senatus, Taina Dorothee
Serrano, Jesus Alfredo
Shepard, Kyra Lashay
Sledge, Noah D’Von
Smith, Sahara Anne
Speck, Ayla Raine
Stewart, Kyamanni
Swingle, Anthony
Thomas, Khandia
Turner, Gage Tyler
Vankerschaever, Cody Alexander
Velasquez, Rique Traniece
Vorheis, Brett
Walker, Micah Rachel Ann
Ward, Jordan Tyla
White, Assante’ Deshawn
Williams, Markell Jovan
Wonsey, Patricia Ann
Wright, Samantha Lynn
Clarke, Jennika E
Rodriguez Rivera, Jamian
Shackelford, Devonte Leotis
Bryant, Quentin Dshawn
Crawford, Emil Caleb
DeBille, Anthony Joseph
Eubanks, Sean M
Ford, Marcus Jamal
Garrett, Lindsey Nicole
Gohman, Phoenix
Hanes, Rodney C
Hanley, Laura Ann
Holloway, Ke’Andra Ta’Nae
McLeod, Deja Debra
Petty, Joshua Dewayne
Sanchez, Hector Manuel III
Akoon, Jada Tai
Aponte, Jorge Luis
Aristilde, Shealtiele
Arnold, Tyler Freeman
Arreola Diaz, Jessica Jazmin
Bargaineer, Jarod Rashon
Barnes, Raven Zhane
Bell, Bartimaeus Trevon
Bellido-Syevens, Gerardo Gabriel
Blount, Anastasia Lamaria
Brathwaite, Elisa Starr Ebony
Brigham, Jordean S
Brooks, Jacob Hunter
Brown, Kevin Grant
Burge, Cassandra Ann Marie
Burke Monds, Alonna Nicole
Burney, Jakeira Antoinea
Carr, Shashanesha
Cayo, Jaleeyah Mariah
Cesar, Zuri Ana
Collins-Bingham, Kambria Marie
Curinton, Aleshia Shanteria
Davis, Gwendolyn Ann
Davis, Zenobia Seguoaus Tierra
Desue, Kobe Levert
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Edge, Janelle A
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Forbes, Edmund
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Lora, Ambar Roberly
Lucas, Dominique Ariel
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Mcmillian, Demaurius J Shawn
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Overman, Sarah Marie
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Palmer, Sean Christopher
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Perkins, Trelani Montrail
Phillips, Jamesia Deshundaly
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Platt, Reyanne Deanna
Queely, Jessica Symone
Ramos, Luis Gabriel
Ricks, Briyana Latrele
Rivera, Alysha Michelle
Robert, Kerby David
Roberts, Jacob Aaron
Rodriguez, Abigail Lee
Saint Felix, Emmanuela Emily
Salas Sanchez, Bryan Alexis
Santana, Genesis Alexis
Scott, Richard Lee JR.
Simmons, Amya Caprice
Skipper, Savannah
Smallwood, Tyrese Levelle
Smith, Samuel Von JR
Sostre, Helena Carolsue
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Soto, Anne Marie
Stephens, Rheann Charlese
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Tirado, Michael Alexander
Torres, Lyric Damoni
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Vu, Laura Lynne
Walsh, Victoria Frances
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Williams, Jayda Renee
Williams, Justin Tyler
Williams, Niyesha Maylene
Williams, Tiffany
Wynn, Amoi Gabrielle
Yue, Sheng
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Adorno, Nelshari
Aguilar, Maria Mercedes
Angeles, Bianca Maria
Anthony, Shaterrance La Mika
Anzo, Nancy
Arguelles, Tawny Levz
Atkins, Stephon
Bailey, Ashley Nichola
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Benham, Jonathan Tully
Benny, Tyler
Berry, Raegan Lynae
Binder, Andrew Lee
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Chanderdat,
Andrew
Navendra
Christie Young, De Anna
Clements, Cathleen Elizabeth
Collazo, Frankie Elfran
Correll, Cassandra Ann
Cox, Tamara Antoinette
Curtiss, Nina Marie
Cutler, Jeremiah Shawcar
De Leon, Cecilia Rosa
Derfuss, Ryan Joseph
Dorelus, Erchelle
Duran, Austin
Dydel, Kathleen Geneva
Eady, Avery Michael
Edwards, Mozae
Ervin, Nia Ashanti
Fair, Deondre Antonio
Francois, Ericka Tasha
Francois, Jay B
Frett, Tariq
Fryar, Paul Dontavius
Garcia, Kevin
Glenn, Nahum Algy Nann
Gordon, Tiffany Elezebeth
Green, Tianna Shavon
Guzman, John
Hanshaw, Victoria Lynn
Harper, Brianne Mckenzie
Hawkins, Andrey
Heflin, Ashley Amanda
Hernandez, Emily Annette
Herrera, Eli Cesar
Heyer, Destani Michelle
Jackson, Breanna Shanice
Jaimes, Alexis
James, Tyra Anthia
Jankie - Foster, Diane Levita
Jean, Rolgens
Johnson, Eneles Destinee
Jones, Ryan Michael
Jones, Summara Dakarai
Jones, Terralyn Denise
Kay, Miranda Lynn
Laboy, Carla Michelle
Laguerre, Mideline
Leonardo, Jerry
Lewis, Jade Naarah
Lopez Lopez, Alexis Alirosay
Luce, Samantha Leigh
Main, Rachel Lynn
Marcelin, Dora Guersley
Martinez, Brandon Thomas
May, Travari Jermaine
Mc Gee, Natalie
McCallister, Johnathan Hunter
Medina, Jayla Rose
Mendoza Moreno, Edgar Rene
Mills, Tyquarius Jermaine
Morales, Kayla N
Muhammad, Rashad Khalil
Nauth, Ryan Yogendra
Nielsen, Kenneth Armando
Ocasio Garcia, Gabrielys
Orta, Nicole Angel
Ortiz, Dianna Marie
Owens, Janica Denise
Peoples, Von Arthur Jr.
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Philemont, Samantha
Pierre, Bianka Irma
Pigott, Quan Dakota
Powell, Devaughn Alexander
Ramos, Lena Guadalupe
Ratliff, Mercedes
Reese, Leanne Marie
Ricci, Kaitlyn Rose
Rivera, Kayla Renee
Rivera, Nicholas Joseph
Rodriguez Rosa, Abigail
Rodriguez, Jeremy Ricardo
Rolon, Tiffany Paola
Rosario, Kiara Liz
Roy, Raymond Luis
Rubio, Carlos
Sanchez Matias, Ivaneshka Lee
Saymo, Richard Michael JR
Scheer, Seth William
Shaw, Wesley Jay JR
Shelton, Mary Chelsea
Sigle, Haley Lyn
Skates, Autumn Marie
Smith, RoAsia Leona
Smith, Sara Abigail
Sobers, Schandler Andre
Solache, Vanessa
Soriano, Gabriel Benito
Soto, Agustin Sebastian
St Pierre, Serdwick JR
Stalling, Kyle Sean JR
Stephens, Shequana Iseha
Stone, Tabitha Blair
Storey, Jordan Lewis
Stoute, Simeon Solomon
Talbert, Zachery Scott
Thelifort, Ernest Pierre
Thomann, Jarryd Stephen
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Thompson, Spencer Timothy
Tourner, Briana Lashay
Urbieta, Eileen
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Weller, Brittany Nicole
Wolfe, Roland
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