Outstanding Student

REESE PONDS 16 years old Current Teen Miss Florida’s Hometown USA Former Teen

Senior at South Lake High School Captain and goalkeeper of soccer team Kicker for

Leader of the pack, Riley Novack, striding toward college, Olympics, medical career.  

Lily and Meghan Boliek share the stage as honor students, twirlers, and now, beauty

Majorette hopes to inspire others 16 years old   Junior Class Vice President

A man of many talents. Graduated from Lake Minneola High School in 2021

Brylee Moore Villages High School dance captain on track to graduate with associates

Softball state champion looking for her next win, plans to attend West Point. 

FFA champion gallops toward career helping animals.  Santa Fe College freshman Mount Dora

Incoming Eustis High Senior inspires others with can-do attitude. Vital Stats 17 years old Dual

Miss Lake County and Leesburg Graduate Kate Mehr perseveres to reach her dreams. Vital Stats

From bowling to tennis, FFA and student government, Emma Ethington has well-rounded experience to prepare

Lake Minneola senior reaches for the stars through adversity  Interviewer and photo: Cindy Peterson  Vital

A 17-year-old Tavares High School senior brings strength, beauty as a varsity runner and pageant

Hardworking JROTC student receives aviation scholarship to get pilot’s license this summer, plans to join

Minneola senior is smart, driven, and eager for college life in New York City and

No stopping this ambitious Leesburg senior who aims to work his way to the top

Ambitious Eustis student has danced in New York City, instructed by Radio City Rockettes. Photo:

A sweet, hard-working teen always aspires to do her best. Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats

Competitive baton twirler and volleyball player is driven, loyal, and aspires to become a pediatrician.