5/24/13
State Education Commissioner Tony Bennett came to Starkey Elementary in Seminole on Friday with a clear agenda: to celebrate Florida's writing scores. Bennett smiled when he took the podium, looking down at a floor full of cross-legged students. Starkey had one of the biggest jumps in writing scores in Pinellas Cou …
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Courtney Flor valedictorian, traditional
Parent: Anne Flor
GPA: 3.86; Weighted: 4.54
Future school: University of Florida
BROOKSVILLE — Central High School graduating senior Syclair Jones, 18, is a top student with a 4.37 grade point average.
BROOKSVILLE — Victor Davila is a leader. And he's not afraid to admit it.
Indian Rocks Christian
Number of graduates: 51
Valedictorian: Cole Krajeski
Salutatorian: Mikaela Bennett
Speakers: Principal Perry Banse, Guidance Counselor Dee Bates, Valedictorian Cole Krajeski, Salutatorian Mikaela Bennett
Northside Christian
Number of graduates: 54
Valedictorian: Caitlyn Burnitis
Salutatorian: Conor Heron
Speakers: Faculty member Sharon Smith, the Rev. Timothy Kroll, Heron, Burnitis, head of school Dr. Donald James, Sen. Jeff Brandes, director of advancement …
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