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Local Students Shine in National Honors

Osceola County, Florida, USAFriday, July 24, 2026

May 2026 Highlights

Logan Nicoll (Reunion) – Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin‑Madison
Gabriel De Luca Vinocur (Kissimmee) – Summa Cum Laude, Tufts University; Dean’s List Spring 2026
Taylor Lewis (Kissimmee) – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Vermont State University

Other Graduation Celebrations

Student	Degree	Institution
Jaxon Junnila	Undergraduate	Middle Tennessee State University
Daniel Marcos Rodriguez	Master of Music in Performance	Valdosta State University
Adriana Nicole Torres	Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology	West Texas A&M University
Maibelene Price (St. Cloud)	Master of Social Work	Missouri State University

University of Tampa Commencement

Alumni Spotlight: Ambar Cesari Taylor (Dance), Michael LaMonica (Computer Science), Ella Graham (Psychology), Lily Trapp (Political Science)
Dean’s List Names: Lily Trapp, Ella Graham, Andrew Naletilic (St. Cloud), Tamia Glover & Emilia Selim (Kissimmee), Harley Owens (Celebration)

Additional Distinctions

Meghan Behrens (Kissimmee) – Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Hofstra University; 4.0 GPA
Sarah Lang – Dean’s List, Northern Illinois University (Bachelor of Music in Education)
St. Cloud & Kissimmee Scholars – Dean’s Lists at Shenandoah University, Geneva College, Lincoln University, and more
Milka De La Cruz (Kissimmee) – President’s List for Health Sciences, Ohio University
University of Maryland Global Campus – Multiple Kissimmee students on Spring 2026 Dean’s List

These achievements showcase the dedication and academic excellence of local scholars across diverse fields—from engineering to music, technology, and social work.

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