89 High School Seniors Named as 2003 Horatio Alger Florida Scholars

4/24/2003

From: Horatio Alger Association, 301-392-6053

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Eighty-nine high school seniors from Broward, Martin and St. Lucie counties have been named as Horatio Alger Florida Scholars and will each receive a $2,500 college scholarship. These students provide an inspiring example of Florida's youth, having already demonstrated a desire to accomplish their goals, even in the face of adversity. The Horatio Alger Florida Scholars Program is proud to recognize the hard work of these outstanding young people.

The 2003 Horatio Alger Florida Scholars have utilized initiative, perseverance and hard work to overcome the adversity they have faced in their lives. This accomplished group of young people have all demonstrated success in academics, co-curricular activities and community service while taking on some of life's most difficult challenges. Each of these young people possess the aspirations and potential to make important contributions in Florida and around the world.

"These students have come so far already. We are pleased to honor their accomplishments and help to make a college education more accessible and affordable", states H. Wayne Huizenga, Chairman of the Horatio Alger Association and Chairman of Huizenga Holdings, Inc. In addition to the $2,500 scholarship each student receives educational and financial counseling from the Horatio Alger Association. Mr. Huizenga remarks, "The experience of the Horatio Alger Association is unparalleled in working with students of limited financial means and who've overcome obstacles in obtaining a college education." This scholarship may be used to attend any college or university within the United States.

The Horatio Alger Florida Scholars Program is funded through the generosity of H.Wayne and Marti Huizenga. Mr. & Mrs. Huizenga have a great dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of young people throughout Florida and the United States though their philanthropic gifts. The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is a nonprofit education association. Through the generosity of its members, more than $5 million in need-based college scholarships are awarded annually to young people nationwide. Applications for consideration as a 2004 Horatio Alger Florida Scholar are available June 1 through October 15, 2003 at http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.

Visit http://www.horatioalger.org for more information.

2003 Horatio Alger Florida Scholars

Jessica Inez Allman, Martin County HS Stephanie Renee Almeida, Fort Pierce Central HS Victoria Ann Aloof, North Miami Beach Senior HS Sarah Amachee, Coral Springs HS Douglas Andrade, Plantation HS Swanna Nicole Laureen Andrew, Boyd H Anderson HS Ashley Arlene Baker, Deerfield Beach HS Cristina Caridad Baldor, Chaminade-Madonna College Prep Lori-Ann Christine Barnett, Deerfield Beach HS Serena Kameeza Batic, Piper HS Rita Bissainthe, Ely High School Alexandra Danielle Blye, J.P. Taravella High School Janei Marie Bostic, Nova Ctr App Research Prof Dev Rodrigo de Andrade,Coral Springs High School Antonio Jose Carrion, Miami Norland Sr HS Mikhail Chervony, South Broward High School Latoya Clarke, Piper HS Christopher Jason Cook, Cooper City HS Alyssa Michele Culley, Plantation HS Christina D'Angeli, Hollywood Hills HS Naomi Docilait, Ely HS Kaytrinia Doe,Northeast HS Danielle Edmonson, Dillard HS Anya Tenille Edun, Stranahan HS Faedhie Eliassaint, Sheridan Voc Tech Center Michoo Etienne, Deerfield Beach HS Asegedech Etsubneh, Dillard High School Amy Margaret Gambon, Martin County High School Ivan A. Garcia,Coconut Creek High School Omemma Gillani,Charles W. Flanagan HS Janelle Gillings,Coral Springs High School Michelle Jean,Ely High School Krystle Niketa Jones, South Plantation HS Vita Julme,Dillard HS Robyn Kaminsky, Coral Springs HS Roderick Lynnwood Kemp, Northeast HS Phillip Kim, Plantation HS Cassandra Lamour, Northeast HS Gina Landinez, Deerfield Beach HS Hyang W. Lee, Western HS Marlene Marie Le-Ulate, South Plantation HS Jennifer Lynn Macdonald, Fort Pierce Central HS Elaine Jereza Macias, Dillard HS Jessica Lee Mackey, Hollywood Hills HS Jared Michael Margulis, Hallandale HS Emily Ann Matos, Archbishop Edward A McCarthy HS Jennifer Monique McGriff, Coconut Creek HS Nicholas Edward Melendez, Deerfield Beach HS Jennifer Marie Miller, Deerfield Beach HS Natalia Del Pilar Molano, Pembroke Pines Charter HS Shara Moon, Stranahan High School Albert Philip Mui, St Lucie West Centennial HS Candice Nalls, South Plantation HS Denisse Nolasco, Northeast HS Evan Joshua Orlowsky, J.P. Taravella HS Kadeen Oxford, Coral Springs HS Pamela Jennifer Pacheco, Miramar HS Mary Christine Peterson, South Fork HS Meghanne Petty, Northeast HS Phuong Dieu Pham, Deerfield Beach HS Roselyn De Regla, Miramar HS Samantha Melissa Pitt, Boyd H Anderson HS Diana Pollard Port, Lincoln Park Academy Anabella Pope, J.P. Taravella HS Brian Curtis Privett, Northeast HS Amanda Michelle Ray, Dillard HS Danielle Alyse Riggin, Coral Springs HS Kimberley Rose, Stranahan HS Derrick Rowe, Plantation HS Nicholas Russo, Deerfield Beach HS Jessica Christina Rust, Cardinal Gibbons HS Nahomie Saintilus, Ely High School Sole Sanchez, South Broward HS Kristin Leona Schuepp, Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Krystal Nicole Smith, Miramar HS Jessica Smith, Hallandale HS Matthew Ferdinand, Miramar HS Jessica Steinberg, Charles W. Flanagan HS Scott Louis Sternberg, Deerfield Beach HS Abhinav Trivedi, Pompano Beach Institute Ardith A. Valencia, Northeast HS Angel Nicole Whigham, Dillard HS Sarah Anne Wigin, Hollywood Hills HS Keisha Wilder, Miami Carol City Senior HS Christopher Williams, Miami Norland Sr HS Kiean Mary Wilson, Zion Lutheran Christian School Cassandra Elizabeth Woehr, Charles W. Flanagan HS Cindy Yuen, Deerfield Beach HS