34 JUNE 2026 Good News • South Florida Edition Celebrates Graduates 2026 Noah Kaspar Outstanding Homeschool Student Classical Education Days at Riverside (CEDAR) A home-educated student, Noah Kaspar gradutes with 43 high school credits, including seven dual enrollment classes. He is an Eagle Scout, varsity athlete, teaching assistant and drama group member, performing as Scuttle in “The Little Mermaid” and Captain Von Trapp in “The Sound of Music,” and serving on stage and set crews. Noah played varsity soccer, cross country and track and field and received a scholarship to play Ultimate Frisbee at Ave Maria University, where he plans to study biochemistry on a pre-med track. A longtime altar server, chaplain of his Boy Scout troop and student facilitator for an Angel Tree gift drive, Noah plans to travel to Guatemala this summer to help build a clinic. Isaac Moore Valedictorian Highlands Christian Academy Isaac Moore has attended Highlands since 8th grade and graduated with an HPA of 4.723. During his time at Highlands, he participated in National Honor Society, Brain Bowl, STEM, Cross Country, Track & Field, Theater, Band, and Chapel Impact Team. He earned All-A Honor Roll recognition and received the Presidential Academic Gold Award, Bright Futures Academic Scholar Award, and Pompano Exchange Club Student of the Month honor. Isaac plans to study Mechanical Engineering at UCF. Highlands Christian Academy proudly announces Isaac as the 2026 Valedictorian. Isabella Duda Salutatorian Highlands Christian Academy Isabella Duda has attended Highlands since K3, earning the title of HCA “Lifer” with an HPA of 4.687. During these 15 years, she served four years as Class President and earned All-A Honor Roll and Brain Bowl top scorer recognition. She participated in Soccer, Cheerleading, Praise Team, Chapel Impact Team, Chorus, and Thespians (National Honor Thespian). Her honors include Senior of the Year, Gold Presidential Award, and Bright Futures Medallion Scholar. Isabella plans to study Biomedical Sciences on the Pre-Med Track at UCF. Highlands proudly announces Isabella as the 2026 Salutatorian. Emanuel Silva Outstanding Homeschool Student Home Education Enrichment Day (HEED) Home educated his entire life, Emanuel Silva is a proud Eagle Scout with 1000+ hours of community service, a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo, and a 1st degree black belt in Hapkido, training alongside his mom and younger brother. He has also served at his church’s children’s ministry since 2018, been a teacher’s assistant at HEED for two years, and was a founding member and Vice President for a recently launched Turning Point USA student chapter. Starting this fall, he will embark on the next stage of his journey at New College of Florida to major in History with the intent of studying Law. Clayton Pinera Co-Valedictorian Jupiter Christian School It is with great pride that we honor Clayton Pinera as Jupiter Christian School's 2026 Co-Valedictorian. Clayton has served as the Senior Academic Prefect, the National Honor Society President, and has earned AP Scholar with Distinction. Clayton has stood out as an excellent member of the Varsity Swim team, and most importantly, is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Clayton plans to attend Florida Atlantic University in the fall. Michael Schack Co-Valedictorian Jupiter Christian School It is a joy to honor Michael Shack as Jupiter Christian School's 2026 Co-Valedictorian. Michael has served as the Vice President of the Student Government and the Peer-Tutoring Chair for National Honor Society. He has been a member of HOSA and the Chic fila Leadership Academy. Michael has been a stellar athlete on both the Golf team and the Soccer Team. He earned AP Scholar with Distinction, the Math Award of Excellence, the World Language Award of Excellence, and the Student Athlete All-Academic Team. Michael will be attending the University of Florida in the fall. Mason Shymansky Salutatorian Jupiter Christian School We are beyond proud to introduce Mason Shymansky as Jupiter Christian School's 2026 Salutatorian. Mason is an AP Scholar with Distinction and an ACSI Creative Writing Superior Award winner. He has served as the CEO of our student owned and operated coffee and merchandise business, 700 South. Mason has held many leadership roles including Vice President of Career Development for DECA, Vice President of Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA), Co-Vice President of the Marketing Club, and National Honor Society Treasurer. Mason is attending the University of Florida in the fall. William Gutierrez Outstanding Student Leader First Priority William Gutierrez served two years on the leadership team of the First Priority club at J. P. Taravella High School, where he is highly respected by his peers for his calm demeanor and compassion. He led devotional times requiring additional study and preparation, coordinating and leading worship music and heading the club’s media team. In that role, he promoted the club through photography, social media posts and a promotional video encouraging student participation, helping grow attendance from about 30 students to as many as 75 to 100 students at meetings. Club sponsor Elaine Nance praised his leadership and encouragement of fellow students. Gabriela Valentina Arguelles Gamboa Outstanding Student Leader First Priority Gabriela is the First Priority President at Seminole Ridge High School and has been involved with the club since her sophomore year. She also served on the SGA Executive Board as the SGA Historian, was the social media manager for the Baking Club, a three-year varsity dance team member, and a member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Gabriela has served her community by volunteering at various children’s summer camps and at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, where she grew her passion for marine biology and decided to pursue the field at Nova Southeastern University.
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