PORT ORANGE – State Sen. Dorothy L. Hukill (R-Port Orange) recently congratulated the 2018 Student Leadership Award recipients, continuing the tradition of recognizing outstanding students throughout District 14.
Since 2005, Hukill has presented her Student Leadership Award to graduating 8th- and 12th-grade students in Volusia County. Students were recommended by a committee of teachers and administrators based on the student’s grade point average, leadership skills and outstanding service in their school and community.
“Every year I am encouraged by the unwavering focus our 8th and 12th graders possess in completing their goals, serving their communities and demonstrating leadership qualities,” said Hukill. “These students are great representatives of their communities and it is an honor to recognize them and celebrate their accomplishments.”
The Student Leadership Award winners received their recognition during their designated school award’s ceremony. Below is a list of the students who received their awards throughout Senate District 14.
• Leilany Munoz, DeLand Middle School
• Jason Scharlach, DeLand High School
• James Larry Parrish, III, Pine Ridge High School
• Rhea Khemlani, Creekside Middle School
• Jackson Limoge, Creekside Middle School
• Erik Bodien, New Smyrna Beach High School
• Brandon Shadeed, Deltona High School
• Xavier Romero Ramos, Deltona Middle School
• Trinnyce Williams-Heath, Southwestern Middle School
• Lyn Panti, Atlantic High School
• Rachel Wang, New Smyrna Beach Middle School
• Angel Dejesus, Heritage Middle School
• Angela Poole, Spruce Creek High School
• Deidre Jones, Galaxy Middle School
• Kayley Darby, Silver Sands Middle School.