On the heels of commencement ceremonies that ended last week, here are the students who finished at the top of their class this year at public and private schools in Hernando County:
Central High
Valedictorian
Lian Jasuta
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GPA: 4.59
Parent: Kimberly Jasuta
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian
Scott Florez
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GPA: 4.49
Parents: Mary and Will Florez
College: University of Florida
Hernando High
Valedictorian
Zander Thieryung
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GPA: 4.63
Parents: Natalie and Keith Thieryung
College: University of South Florida
Major: Physics
Salutatorian
Lauren Dorough
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GPA: 4.62
Parents: Jason and Anna Dorough
College: University of Florida
Major: Animal sciences
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Valedictorian
Ashley Bowerfind
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GPA: 4.72
Parents: Kelli and Steve Bowerfind
College: New York University
Major: Film and television
Salutatorian
Vanessa Vastano
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GPA: 4.64
Parents: Keryn and Nicholas Vastano
College: Florida State University
Major: Health science
F.W. Springstead High
Valedictorian
Owen Haripersad
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GPA: 4.75
Parents: Devanand and Angelina Haripersad
College: Johns Hopkins University
Major: Biochemistry
Salutatorian
Elijah Toler
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GPA: 4.73
Parents: Bill and Dee Toler
College: University of North Florida
Major: Kinesiology
Spring Hill Christian Academy
Valedictorian
Abigail Hahn
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GPA: 4.13
Parents: Jason and Kristin Hahn
College: Pasco-Hernando State College, then USF
Major: Pre-law
Salutatorian
Jordyn Chevalier
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GPA: 4.08
Parents: Jeff Chevalier and Kim Chevalier
College: Pasco-Hernando State College, then USF
Major: Sports medicine
Weeki Wachee High
Valedictorian
Gabrielle Shinaberry
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GPA: 4.65
Parents: George and Debbie Shinaberry
College: University of Florida
Major: Biology (pre-dental)
Salutatorian
Nicolas Anile
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GPA: 4.54
Parent: Sandra Anile
College: University of South Florida
Major: Biomedical sciences
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