Congratulations To The Top-10 Graduating Seniors At Wharton High

Wharton High School — Graduation Ceremony: Wednesday, May 27, 8 a.m., Florida State Fairgrounds 

1. Aarna Patel, Valedictorian 

GPA: 10.5305/3.9705 unweighted 

Clubs/Activities: National Beta Club, NHS, Science NHS, National English Honor Society, Spanish NHS, Women in STEM, FBLA 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: International Relations & Public Policyy 

Best thing about high school: The people I have met. I have especially met amazing teachers like Mr. McKernan, and I feel so lucky to have had such an amazing teacher. 

2. Chavi Lakhotia, Salutatorian 

GPA: 9.0/4.0 unweighted 

Clubs/Activities: SGA, NHS, HOSA, Band (percussion), Speech & Debate, FBLA, TSA, Key Club, yearbook, tennis, dance 

College planning to attend: University of Texas at Austin

Planned major or future career: Environmental Science, Environmental/ Conservation Law 

Best thing about high school: Getting to explore my interests and make amazing memories with some of my best friends 

3. Vy Doan 

GPA: 8.8410/3.9610 unweighted 

Clubs/Activities: FBLA, Art Club, piano, drawing, guitar 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Psychology & International Affairs 

Best thing about high school: Meeting new people, making new friend & getting to experience new things! 

4. Ashray Sayini 

GPA: 8.5090/3.8690 unweighted 

Clubs/Activities: Red Cross, National English Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, FBLA, volunteer at Bay Chapel Food Pantry, Mayor Youth Corps, Herd Youth Trailblazers 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Computer Science 

Best thing about high school: The time I’ve spent with my friends outside of the classroom, like staying late just to talk, play pickleball, eat brownies & enjoy the freedom of being together after long school days. I not only improved intellectually but also built connections and created moments of joy, making things more exciting. 

5. Himani Mehra 

GPA: 8.2676/3.9876 Clubs/Activities: Tri-M, FBLA, tennis, Boy Scouts, band, Speech & Debate, Science NHS 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Animal Science 

Best thing about high school: Being able to see how much I have accomplished over the years in band, tennis and academics this year. Having the opportunity to grow and do these things with my friends has made me many lasting memories. 

6. Luke Dostal 

GPA: 8.1346/3.9746 

Clubs/Activities: Theater, Key Cub, band, FBLA, TSA, Speech & Debate, HOSA, SNHS, track, Tri-M 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Pre-pharmacy & communication disorders/speech 

Best thing about high school: Being in Wharton’s Theater Company. 

7. Arvind Iyer 

GPA: 7.8428/3.8428 

College planning to attend: New York University 

Planned major or future career: Mathematics 

Best thing about high school: Seeing all the people I’d like to see every day. 

8. Fernando Soto-Briceno 

GPA: 7.7455/3.9855 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Aerospace Engineering 

Best thing about high school: Having funny moments while trying to stay serious during class 

9. Lauren Galfond 

GPA: 7.6630/3.9538 

Clubs/Activities: Varsity volleyball, Blue Crew, SADD, NHS, Beta Club 

College planning to attend: Florida State University 

Planned major or future career: Elementary education 

Best thing about high school: Getting to play volleyball in the Wharton gym in front of all my friends and family. 

10. Jayden Tang 

GPA: 7.5938/3.9538 

Clubs/Activities: FBLA, TSA, SNHS, piano, guitar, coding 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Electrical engineering 

Best thing about high school: Playing games with my classmates. 

Congratulations To The Top-10 Graduating Seniors At Freedom High School

Freedom High School — Graduation Ceremony: Thursday, May 28, 8 a.m., at Florida State Fairgrounds 

1. Maggie Takamatsu, Valedictorian 

GPA: 8.64 

Clubs/Activities: SGA VP, HOSA president, United in Christ president, varsity golf, varsity track & field, varsity cross country, volunteer for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Humane Society of Tampa Bay. 

College planning to attend: University of South Florida 

Planned major or future career: Health Sciences on pre-med track aspiring to be an ophthalmologist. 

Best thing about high school: Getting the opportunity to challenge myself both in & outside of the classroom while meeting my best friends. 

2. Stephanie Daglo, Salutatorian 

GPA: 8.56 

Clubs/Activities: SGA, black student union, NHS, National English Honor Society, French Honor Society, Rho Kappa, DECA, FBLA 

College planning to attend: Howard University 

Planned major or future career: Political Science major/lawyer 

Best thing about high school: Hanging out with friends. 

3. Leah Wood 

GPA: 7.96 

Clubs/Activities: Spanish Honor Society, Book Club, Key Club, Little Lives Club, Junior Class Council, Senior Class Council, Tri-M Music Honor Society, NHS, Girl Scouts Bronze, Silver & Gold Award recipient, varsity swim, varsity track, varsity lacrosse 

College planning to attend: Florida State University Honors 

Planned major or future career: Sports management & economics/international sports agent 

Best thing about high school: Baking for my friends to celebrate every holiday and their achievements 

4. Zuri Moore 

GPA: 7.43 

Clubs/Activities: Lacrosse, Math Honor Society, math tutoring, Cause for Paws Club, Environmental Sciences Club, Science Honor Society 

College planning to attend: University of Chicago 

Planned major or future career: Environmental Science 

Best thing about high school: Hanging out with friends at lunch and football games 

5. Hayder Alfatlawi 

GPA: 7.26 

Clubs/Activities: FBLA, golf at First Tee 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Biomedical engineering/ dentist 

Best thing about high school: The people. My friends made the journey so much more enjoyable & helped me decompress after a stressful schedule throughout the years. 

6. Meera Jamro 

GPA: 7.12 

Clubs/Activities: National Art Honor Society president, National English Honor Society VP, Key Club VP, NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa, varsity lacrosse, basketball, varsity golf 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Biology/ pre-med 

Best thing about high school: Getting the chance to play sports and join clubs, where I met some of my closest friends. 

7. Raj Guntuku 

GPA: 6.90 

Clubs/Activities: FBLA president & district president, HOSA VP, MAO president, Speech & Debate founder & president, Senior Class secretary, Little Lives secretary, DECA treasurer, varsity tennis 

College planning to attend: University of Florida Honors College 

Planned major or future career: Computer science & business 

Best thing about high school: All the friends I made. Without them, high school would have been a completely different experience that I just cannot imagine going through. I am forever grateful for meeting my friends 

8. Ainsley Meyer 

GPA: 6.88 

Clubs/Activities: International Thespian Society, softball, Best Buddies, French Honor Society, NHS, Girl Scouts 

College planning to attend: Savannah College of Art & Design 

Planned major or future career: Film & TV 

Best thing about high school: Meeting all kinds of people who love and support me. 

9. Brooke Teague 

GPA: 6.88 

Clubs/Activities: NHS, Tri-M president, other Honor Societies, Cause for Paws Club founder & president, orchestra (first chair, violin) 

College planning to attend: Univ. of South Florida 

Planned major or future career: Animal Biology 

10. Andrew Feaster 

GPA: 6.69 

Clubs/Activities: Rho Kappa, NHS, Key Club, HOSA, FBLA, Speech & Debate Club 

College planning to attend: University of South Florida 

Planned major or future career: Exercise Science & Kinesiology/Physical Therapist or Endocrinologist 

Best thing about high school: The friendships I made, the fun times at lunch & at football games, the variety of classes I got to take, and all the teachers who supported me. 

Congrats To The Top-10 Graduating Seniors From Wiregrass Ranch High!

Wiregrass Ranch High School — Graduation Ceremony: Saturday, June 6, at USF Yuengling Center 

1. Gavin Sawall, Valedictorian 

GPA: 4.7368 

Clubs/Activities: NHS, Science NHS, Alpha Theta, Senior Research Officer of Research Club 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Mechanical Engineering 

Best thing about high school: Hanging out with friends & engaging in new opportunities. 

2. Vaishnavi Panchavati, Salutatorian 

GPA: 4.73 

Clubs/Activities: HOSA, FBLA, Indian classical dancer 

College planning to attend: University of Florida Honors Program 

Planned major or future career: Microbiology & Cell Science 

Best thing about high school: Meeting my closest friends and enjoying every single day with them in class. 

3. Nathan Finkel 

GPA: 4.0/4.7077 

Clubs/Activities: SADD chapter president, varsity boys basketball manager & statistician, SAC chairman, FTSDC teen ambassador board member, District Student Congress Representative, girls flag football announcer, NHS, basketball summer camp counselor, Culver’s Crew member 

College planning to attend: Univ. of Florida 

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

Best thing about high school: Assisting the coaching staff & recording stats for the basketball team as we won four consecutive District championships. 

4. Sarah Khatib 

GPA: 4.67 

Clubs/Activities: Student Council President, Moffitt Cancer Center Intern (Fall 2024), HOSA member & State competitor, Founder of World Matters Human Rights Club, Associate of Arts Degree at PHSC through Dual Enrollment 

College Planning to Attend: University of South Florida Honors College 

Planned major or future career: Physician Assistant specializing in neurology 

Best Thing about High School: The supportive community & the meaningful connections you build along the way! 

5. Carson West 

GPA: 4.0/4.49 

Clubs/Activities: Varsity cross country, FBLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter treasurer, varsity lacrosse offensive captain & starter, varsity golf starter, Teen Court Regionally Celebrated Attorney, Class of 2026 Treasurer& volunteer coordinator, NHS Service Group member, SADD, Rho Kappa HS, Bulls Nation spirit leader & pep rally lead, Intl. Science & Engineering Fair finalist, Science Research Club co-founder & senior research lead, Red Shift robotics club CAD design team, Stockholm Jr. Water Prize State competitor & honoree, Chemathon chemistry competition selected representative 

College planning to attend: Vanderbilt Univ. 

Planned major or future career: Biomedical Eng. & Human & Organizational Development 

Best thing about high school: Learning more about yourself, your interests & who you want to become in the future. Research, where I developed & tested my own project which ended up leading me to International Science Fair my junior & senior years. 

6. Sophia Zhang 

GPA: 4.68 

Clubs/Activities: Crochet Club (among other things) 

College planning to attend: Yale Univ. 

Planned major or future career: Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology 

Best thing about high school: The wonderful people & teachers I got to meet!

7. Bomin Kwon 

GPA: 3.98/4.66 

Clubs/Activities: Tampa Museum of Art Youth Council member (pd. internship), Green Club (co-founder), piano study (10 years) 

College planning to attend: Univ. of California at Berkeley 

Planned major or future career: Chemistry 

Best thing about high school: Collectively stressing out about school with friends. 

8. (tie) Kylie Glatfelter 

GPA: 3.98/4.66 

Clubs/Activities: Varsity softball 3 years, Student Council, Mu Alpha Theta, Teen Court, Key Club, Red Cross 

College planning to attend: Univ. of Tampa 

Planned major or future career: Major in Business Management, Minor in Law, Justice, & Advocacy in hopes to be a corporate attorney 

Best thing about high school: The support system my teachers & guidance counselor has given me to achieve my goals & succeed in the future. 

8. (Tie) Karl Bufe 

GPA: 4.6604 

Clubs/Activities: President of Spanish NHS, President of English NHS, Co-President of Book Club, secretary of Rho Kappa Social Studies NHS, volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital & concessions at Dr. John Long Middle School 

College planning to attend: University of Florida Honors Program 

Planned major or future career: Psychology, Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience specialization 

Best thing about high school: Meeting the absolutely amazing people — staff, teacher & friends — who have supported me & helped me get where I am today. 

10. Isabella Stevenson 

GPA: 4.63 

Clubs/Activities: Club ECNLR soccer, varsity soccer, varsity flag football, volunteer with Feeding Tampa Bay & Grace Family Church 

Congrats To The Top-10 Graduating Seniors From Wesley Chapel High!

Wesley Chapel High School — Graduation Ceremony: Saturday, June 6, at USF Yuengling Center 

1. Camden Battey, Valedictorian 

GPA: 4.77 

Clubs/Activities: Mu Alpha Theta, Science NHS, NHS, Varsity Golf (4 years), Moffitt Volunteer, Pepin Summer Nursing Program, Business Club, Speech & Debate, Nat. Merit Scholar 

College planning to attend: University of Florida Honors & Research Programs 

Planned major or future career: Biol. Eng. 

Best thing about high school: Being part of the golf team & creating lasting memories through tournaments & competition. 

2. Christopher Koschman, Salutatorian 

GPA: 4.74 

Clubs/Activities: Varsity Soccer, NHS, Key Club, Academic Team

College planning to attend: University of South Florida 

Planned major or future career: Biology (PA track) 

Best thing about high school: Building friendships in the classroom and on the field while competing in soccer. 

3. Jacob Doonan 

GPA: 4.69 

Clubs/Activities: Varsity Golf (4 years), NHS, Elementary School Volunteer 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major/future career: Civil Engineering 

Best thing about high school: The camaraderie of the golf team & competing together at tournaments & States. 

4. Lena Isheja 

GPA: 4.68 

Clubs/Activities: Cheer, Tutor, Job at Kohl’s, NHS 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Microbiology 

Best thing about high school: Having the opportunity to take college-level courses & prepare for the rigor of the future. 

5. Marc Moua 

GPA: 4.65 

Clubs/Activities: NHS, Science NHS, Tennis, AVID 

College planning to attend: University of South Florida 

Planned major or future career: Business Analytics & Information Systems 

Best thing about high school: Making meaningful memories & spending quality time with friends. 

6. Isabella Prieto 

GPA: 4.61 

Clubs/Activities: Science NHS, Active Hearts, volleyball manager (fresh./soph.) 

College planning to attend: University of South Florida 

Planned major or future career: Med. Biology 

Best thing about high school: Memories made with friends! 

7. Jadon Wilson 

GPA: 4.61 

Clubs/Activities: Football, Wrestling, Track, Soccer, Tennis, Weightlifting, NHS, Science NHS, Student Govt., FCA, Debate, District Outstanding Senior 

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

Planned major or future career: Computer Engineering 

Best thing about high school: Exploring new interests, staying involved & building strong friendships along the way. 

8. Zachary Kurland

GPA: 4.59 

Clubs/Activities: Tennis, BCE Student at Wesley Chapel Elementary, Youth Leadership Pasco, NHS 

College planning to attend: Univ. of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Hospitality Mgmt. (plan to pursue MBA) 

Best thing about high school: The friendships & relationships built that will last far beyond graduation. 

9. Dominic Fusco

GPA: 4.59 

Clubs/Activities: NHS, Key Club 

College planning to attend: Florida State University 

Planned major or future career: Finance 

Best Thing About High School: Challenging myself in rigorous classes alongside friends while supporting & learning from each other. 

10. Kyeli Timothy

GPA: 4.57 

Clubs/Activities: Varsity Lacrosse, NHS, Tutor, Gymnastics Instructor 

College planning to attend: University of South Florida 

Planned major or future career: Biomedical Engineering 

Best thing about high school: Building friendships through classes, clubs & lacrosse while creating unforgettable experiences on the field. 

Congrats To The Top-10 Graduating Seniors From Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation!

Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation — Graduation Ceremony: Mon., June 8, At USF Yuengling Ctr. 

1. Milla Asenov 

GPA: 4.7429 

Clubs/Activities: HOSA President, Student Government pres., AdventHealth volunteer, tutor, Student Congress representative, dual enrollment, student nurse internship 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Biochemistry 

Best thing about high school: The amazing people I’ve met & the impact they’ve had on me! 

2. Jessica Ghobryal 

GPA: 4.621 

Clubs/Activities: SGA, NHS, HOSA, Navigating Our Community 

College planning to attend: University of South Florida 

Planned major or future career: Biomedical Science – Pre-Med, Surgeon 

Best thing about high school: Making lifelong memories. 

3. Katie Franciso 

GPA: 4.5769 

Clubs/Activities: School Advisory Council (SAC) Secretary, Yoga & Meditation Club president, martial arts black belt, Communications internship, Navigator News anchor, editor & writer, NHS, Quill & Scroll HS 

College planning to attend: Florida State University 

Planned major or future career: Dual major Digital Media Production & Marketing 

Best thing about high school: Finding my interests and becoming more independent. 

4. Paisley Murphy 

GPA: 4.5308 

Clubs/Activities: Varsity wrestling, varsity swimming, Scouting America Eagle Scout & Venturing Crew president 

College planning to attend: Columbia University 

Planned major or future career: Environmental Law 

Best thing about high school: Meeting my friends. 

5. Shane McBride 

GPA: 4.4906 

Clubs/Activities: Tournament Paintball 

Planned major or future career: Entrepreneur 

Best thing about high school: Friends, activities – homecoming/prom & teachers. 

6. Katherine Traynor

GPA: 4.4828 

Clubs/Activities: Wrestling, Swimming, Scouting America 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Materials Engineering 

Best thing about high school: Getting out of my comfort zone. 

7. Patrick Durden 

GPA: 4.4811 

Clubs/Activities: NHS, CTF Cyber Team, Children’s Church Volunteer 

College planning to attend: St. Leo University 

Planned major or future career: Cybersecurity 

Best thing about high school: Friendships made along the way & memories made through school social activities. 

8. Zaid Isaac 

GPA: 4.4796 

College planning to attend: University of South Florida 

Planned major or future career: Cybersecurity & military 

Best thing about high school: The friends made along the way. 

9. Mischa Groner 

GPA: 4.4706 

Clubs/Activities: Student Government Assn., NHS, VP of HOSA, Student Congress, Nursing Assistant Internship, Volunteer at AdventHealth, Working at the Lagoon, Fully enrolled at PHSC for Dual Enrollment & receiving my Associates in Arts degree in May. 

College planning to attend: St. Leo Univ. 

Planned major or future career: Nursing with a minor in criminal justice. 

Best thing about high school: The friends I made and the patient care program.

10. Jackson Foster 

GPA: 4.4701 

Clubs/Activities: HOSA, PHS, Varsity Swim Captain, Lifeguard, Swim Instructor & Basketball Coach, YMCA 

College planning to attend: University of Florida 

Planned major or future career: Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, Interest in Sports Medicine 

Best thing about high school: The people.