Three Seminole Ridge Students Honored As National Merit Finalists

Principal Dr. James Campbell with National Merit Scholarship finalists Kayla Delapenha, Shreya Patel and Andre Soucy.

For the first time in Seminole Ridge High School history, the school has three students designated as National Merit Scholarship finalists. Congratulations to Hawk seniors Kayla Delapenha, Shreya Patel and Andre Soucy.

Counselors Reach Out With Coffee, Visits — The SRHS school counseling department hosted its final coffee talk of the school year April 4, with parents of freshman students receiving information on dual enrollment and summer enrichment opportunities. The event was well attended, and parents were able to meet the school counselors and have their questions answered. In addition, there is a warehouse of information on dual enrollment and early admission on the school’s Edline home page under the School Counseling tab.

Counselors also finished visits to the two feeder middle schools — Osceola Creek and Western Pines — to register eighth-grade students for their freshman year. The event went smoothly, and the student audiences were excited about their move to high school in August.

State Rates Chorus “Superior” — The SRHS chamber chorus attended the state solo and ensemble assessments April 6 at Palm Beach Atlantic University receiving a “Superior” rating under new choral director Cheryl Lafond. Soloists Shantel Brown, Danielle Leslie and Danielle Parks also earned “Superior” ratings on their individual performances, and soloist Freddy Caceres earned a rating of “Excellent.”

Students of the Week — The Students of the Week program recognizes Hawks, nominated by staff, for their academic excellence, behavior and assistance with campus events. Congratulations to the Students of the Week for April 9-13: Kailee Matthews (grade 9), Miranda Aucoin (grade 10), Valerie Rangel (grade 11) and Kerven Cassion (grade 12), and Students of the Week for April 16–20: Kailee Matthews (grade 9), Miranda Aucoin (grade 10), Valerie Rangel (grade 11) and Kerven Cassion (grade 12).