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Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

By Hernando Sun Staff

June 7, 2023

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Congratulations Graduates!

Wider Horizons School

GPA: 4.46
College: University of Florida
Planned Major: Journalism

Extracurricular Pursuits: I love photography. I love taking pictures on the sidelines of games right in the middle of all the action. You never know when one of the players will come barreling at you or a ball will bounce your way or when you will capture a perfect shot. I especially love the thrill of capturing a perfect shot. Photographing sports has made me realize what I want to do when I grow up and inspired me to chase after my dreams.

Most looking forward to: I am most looking forward to making many new friends and learning lots of new things.

Who helped along the way: My parents have helped me the most along the very rocky journey of my education. They have given up so much to ensure I have received the best education possible. I will forever be grateful for their sacrifice, unwavering support, and love. Without it I would not be graduating high school with my Associates Degree or attending the University of Florida this summer.

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Most Thankful for: I am most thankful for my parents and my siblings. They are my rock. I am also thankful for my grandparents who have always been there when I needed them.

GPA: 91/3.7 (Unweighted)
College: Saint Leo’s University
Planned Major: Biology

Extracurricular Pursuits: I’m not part of any official groups or clubs, but I do enjoy several extracurricular pastimes such as creative writing, drawing, and animation.

Most looking forward to:
I am fairly excited to finally start a new life in college. It’s going to be my first time getting a taste of independence and my future life.

Who helped along the way:
I wouldn’t have been able to make it where I am now without the help of my family, friends, and fellow classmates. There will always be a special place in my heart open for them, especially for my mother and father.

Spring Hill Christian Academy

Spring Hill Christian Academy’s Class of 2023 Valedictorian is Abigail Hahn. She is graduating with a 4.133 GPA. Her plans are to attend Pasco Hernando State College for her Associate’s degree and then continue with a Bachelor’s degree at the University of South Florida. Abigail plans to pursue a degree in Law.

Spring Hill Christian Academy’s Class of 2023 Salutatorian is Jordyn Chevalier. She is graduating with a 4.076 GPA. Her plans are to attend Pasco Hernando State College for her Associate’s degree and then continue with a Bachelor’s degree at the University of South Florida. Jordyn plans to pursue a degree in Sports Medicine.

West Hernando Christian School

GPA: Weighted 4.0
College: Johnson University in Tenn
Planned Major: Music Technology
Extracurricular: Praise Team, Yearbook, Student Council

GPA: Weighted 3.7
College: Southeastern University
Planned Major: Graphic Design/Digital Art
Extracurricular: Yearbook designer, Student Council

Bishop McLaughlin High School

Catherine McCaughey will be attending St. Leo University and will be receiving the St. Leo Presidential Scholarship and the Bright Futures Scholarship.

Rosemarie Meurer will be attending Loyola University Chicago and received over $117,000 a year in scholarships and is also a recipient of the Bright Futures scholarship.
Other schools Rosemarie was accepted to are as follows: Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, Florida Atlantic University, Marquette University, University of Washington-Seattle.

Hernando Christian Academy

GPA: 4.48
College: Liberty University
Planned Major: Finance
Extracurricular Pursuits: President of National Honor Society, Varsity Soccer Team MVP, Varsity Baseball Team, Completed 30 hours of Dual Enrollment through PHSC. I also played Club Soccer and enjoy fishing in my free time.

Faith Christian Academy

GPA: 3.98
College: Trinity Baptist College,
Jacksonville, FL

Samantha’s thoughts:
Planned major: I plan to Major in Secondary Education Mathematics
Extracurricular Pursuits: I played Volleyball and Basketball all through high school. I’ve attended school competitions all through high school. I also work at McDonalds. I go to church every week and I help out anywhere I am needed when I am able.
Most Looking Forward to: I am looking forward to going to college to continue my education to one day be a High School Math Teacher.
Who helped me along the way: I am thankful for all the teachers who helped me along the way. They all played an important part in helping me finish school.
Most Thankful for: My parents making the choice to send me to a Christian School. It has been one of the best experiences ever.
A word from Mrs. Debbie Gordon:
My name is Debbie Gordon, and I have had the privilege of being Sam’s Principal, teacher, and Pastor’s wife. Sam has been a diligent student and has been a blessing in many aspects of the school and church ministry. She has helped in classes as a teacher’s aide, worked in the audio/video department for school productions and for weekly church services and Bible studies, as well as singing in the choir and in small ensembles. In addition to having perfect attendance for all four years of High School, Sam also really loved learning all she could in her chosen field of math! Sam completed 6 full credits of College Preparatory math courses during her four years of High School. She will be missed at Faith Christian Academy.

Central High School