Congrats To The Top-10 Graduating Seniors From Cypress Creek High!

Cypress Creek High — Graduation Ceremony: Tuesday, June 9, At USF Yuengling Center 

1. Ellison Wease, Valedictorian 

GPA: 4.7373 

Clubs/Activities: National Honor Society (NHS), National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Special Olympics, varsity lacrosse, varsity soccer, varsity tennis, varsity golf, Pasco County Schools communications intern, AP Capstone Diploma 

College planning to attend: University of Florida or Florida State University 

Planned major or future career: Finance & History, Pre-Law track 

Best thing about high school: The ability to meet new people and take part in so many activities. 

2. William Gellert, Salutatorian 

GPA: 4.72 

Clubs/Activities: Key Club, HOSA, National Honor Society, volunteering at Advent Health Hospital 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Nursing 

Best thing about high school: Meeting new people and creating new friendships, especially senior year. 

3. Alexandra Rafer 

GPA: 4.7214 

Clubs/Activities: Yearbook editor-in-chief, STEM Fair biochem research, Regeneron Biomedical Science award-winner, AA graduate, Mathnasium tutor, Moffitt volunteer intern, Mu Alpha Theta founding project manager, Denham Oaks & Humane Society volunteer, volleyball, NHS, Science NHS, Award-winning Scholastic Writing short story author, Odyssey of the Mind 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Chemistry, Veterinary Cardiologist 

Best thing about high school: Meeting my favorite people & learning from the best teachers. 

4. Kayla Mendoza 

GPA: 4.6892 

Clubs/Activities: Co-founder & VP of Key Club, secretary of class of 2026 Student Government, pres. of NHSDA, member of FBLA, NHS, NEHS, SHH, choreographer for the CCH Dance Department, Pasco County Schools communications intern, Camp Invention leadership intern, competitive dancer at Contempo School of Dance 

College planning to attend: University of Florida Honors Program 

Planned major or future career: Business Administration 

Best thing about high school: The abundance of opportunities to learn, grow, change, and mature. I will always be grateful for all the lessons and memories I get to take from high school into my future. 

5. Madeline Zebra 

GPA: 4.68 

Clubs/Activities: Varsity swim team, pres. of Lady Coyote Engineering, secretary of NHS 

College planning to attend: Clemson University 

Planned major or future career: Civil Engineering 

Best thing about high school: All of the friends I have made the past 4 years. 

6. Jade Wilson 

GPA: 4.0/4.65 

Clubs/Activities: Varsity soccer, track, cross country, concertmaster of the CCH chamber orchestra, NHS, Spanish NHS, English NHS 

College planning to Attend: Univ. of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Biology 

Best thing about high school: Going to the States for both cross country & soccer. 

7. Wyatt M. Ross 

GPA: 4.649 

Clubs/Activities: Ice hockey, lacrosse, NHS, FBLA 

College planning to attend: Syracuse University 

Planned major or future career: Sports Management & Journalism/Sports Broadcasting 

Best thing about high school: Meeting new people and making new friends. 

8. Hannah Rizzo 

GPA: 4.6455 

Clubs/Activities: Competitive dance at Contempo School of Dance, FBLA, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, NHS, Dance NHS, Spanish NHS, English NHS, Student Government, employee at AdventHealth Center Ice, AP Capstone 

College planning to attend: University of Florida or Florida State University 

Planned major or future career: Exploratory 

Best thing about high school: Experiencing youth freely & making memories with my friends! 

9. Ryan Forgas 

GPA: 4.6 

Clubs/Activities: Odyssey of the Mind, Art Club, cross country, track & field, Model UN, Spanish NHS, Science NHS 

College planning to attend: University of Florida Honors Program 

Planned major or future career: Aerospace Engineering 

Best thing about high school: Starting new clubs and traditions. 

10. Brinley Beson 

GPA: 4.59 

Clubs/Activities: NHS, Student leader at Fellowship Baptist Church, volunteer at pregnancy care center 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Psychology 

Best thing about high school: The opportunity to earn free college credit through AP & Dual Enrollment classes.