Jaden Kostura Valedictorian Jupiter Christian School Jaden Kostura is Jupiter Christian School’s 2025 Valedictorian. He has been involved in the Sending Sunshine Club and the Math Help Club. Jaden has been an integral part of the Varsity baseball team. He will be continuing his education and impressive baseball career at Trine University in the fall. 36 JUNE 2025 Good News • South Florida Edition Celebrates Graduates 2025 Tzehan Ashley Hsu Valedictorian Highlands Christian Academy Tzehan Ashley Hsu has attended Highlands since K4 and holds the honored distinction of being a Highlands “Lifer” with a GPA of 4.89. Throughout her 14 years at Highlands, she has been involved in National Honor Society, student government, Thespians, academic quiz team, cheerleading, and the Chapel Impact Team. She has been on the All-A Honor Roll; honored as a Pompano Beach Exchange Club Student of the Month; and received the Gold Presidential Award. Highlands Christian Academy is pleased to announce Ashley as the 2025 Valedictorian and is thrilled that she has been appointed to the United States Military Academy (West Point) - Foreign Affairs. Christopher King Outstanding Student Leader First Priority As President of First Priority, Chris has been a driving force in sharing the hope of Christ on campus—helping students grow in faith, connecting classmates to local youth groups, and building a thriving ministry at school. Beyond First Priority, Chris serves as the JROTC Delta Company Commander, leads daily announcements, and is a four-time district champion in impromptu debate. After graduation, he plans to pursue college and military chaplaincy through ROTC, continuing a life of leadership and service. Anthony Peter Toscano Outstanding Student Leader First Priority As President of First Priority at Spanish River High School, Anthony Peter Toscano helped bring the hope of Christ to his peers. Ranked 13 of 652 in his class, he earned the AP Capstone and AICE Diploma with Distinction. He was President of the Computer Science Honor Society and in National Honor Society. A statelevel track athlete, he holds multiple school records in hurdles. He earned the Governor’s Award for a perfect Biology EOC score and competed in HOSA at the state level. He co-founded a chapter of Students Speak Up For Kids and has preached at his church. He will attend the University of Florida to study Computer Engineering. Doreen Narla Renelus Salutatorian Highlands Christian Academy Doreen Narla Renelus has been at Highlands since K5 and holds the honored distinction of being a Highlands “Lifer” with a GPA of 4.87. During her 13 years at Highlands, she has been involved in National Honor Society, student government, academic quiz team, Thespians, volleyball, cheerleading, and the chapel praise team. She has been on the All-A Honor Roll and has received the Pompano Beach Exchange Club Student of the Month, Silver Presidential Award, and National African American Scholar. Doreen plans to study Biochemistry at the University of Florida, and Highlands Christian Academy is pleased to announce her as the 2025 Salutatorian. Sebastian Ayala Rojas Outstanding Homeschool Student Classical Education Day at Riverside CEDAR Home educated since kindergarten, Sebastian Ayala is graduating with a 4.33 GPA. He completed his middle and high school coursework through CEDAR, where he contributed 150 hours of community service as a teaching assistant in Biology, English, and Math. Sebastian is graduating with 26 college credits and will attend Florida Atlantic University to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering. Passionate about golf, Sebastian has competed at the varsity level throughout all four years of high school and has participated in competitive tournaments. Sebastian aspires to become a golf course designer. Ella Reneé Edwards Outstanding Homeschool Student Home Education Enrichment Day HEED Ella Edwards began her homeschool experience in kindergarten and has attended HEED for 3 years, graduating with a GPA of 4.60. During her time in high school, Ella has accumulated 18 dual enrollment credits and accomplished over 300 community service hours. Ella has performed with Many But One and Cornerstone Theatre for 8 years where she has won Best Supporting Actress, Best Actress, and the Daryl Edwards Faith Award. In the fall, Ella will be attending Lynn University where she will earn her BFA in Drama – Musical Theatre Xander Enger Co-Salutatorian Jupiter Christian School Xander Enger is Jupiter Christian School’s 2025 CoSalutatorian. He has been a part of the National Honor Society and the Student Government. Xander is also an accomplished violinist. Xander will be attending The University of Florida in the fall. Luke Winters Co-Salutatorian Jupiter Christian School Luke Winters is Jupiter Christian School’s Co-Salutatorian. He has been a star player on the Varsity baseball team. He also had a starring role in the Spring musical, Into the Woods. Luke will be attending Liberty University in the fall.
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