ABOVE VIDEO:Congressman Bill Posey awarded the 2015 Congressional Medal of Merit last week to 24 graduating high school seniors of Florida’s 8th Congressional District.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Congressman Bill Posey awarded the 2015 Congressional Medal of Merit last week to 24 graduating high school seniors of Florida’s 8th Congressional District.
These distinguished students were nominated by their schools in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, commitment to their communities and civic involvement.
They are leaders in the area of peer respect, school citizenship, and are involved in extracurricular activities.
The following students have been nominated for the 2015 Congressional Medal of Merit:
BREVARD COUNTY:Kari Shaver, Astronaut High School; Chloe Chase, Bayside High School; Marcos Borjas, Cocoa High School; Charles Carrington, Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School; Maya Jordan, Eau Gallie High School; Connor Dale, Edgewood Jr/Sr High School; Ricardo Ontiveros, Florida Air Academy; Cleo Koenig, Heritage High School; Lindsey Webb, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy; Katelyn Sherman, Melbourne Central Catholic School; Marissa Cohen, Melbourne High School; Zachary Kingsley, Merritt Island Christian School; Sabella Goodwin, Merritt Island High School; Mijan Ramharrack, Palm Bay Magnet High School; Katherine Sidor, Rockledge High School; James Adaryukov, Satellite High School; Amber Flanagan, Space Coast Jr/Sr High School; Mollie McMahon, Titusville High School; Alexia Lockwood, Viera High School; Alicia Ortiz, West Shore Jr/Sr High School.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY:Cheyenne Dong, Indian River Charter High School; Ashley Intihar, Saint Edward’s School; Lily Shelton, Sebastian River High School; Jake Leffew, Vero Beach High School.
U.S. Rep. Bill Posey
“I congratulate these students for their hard work and commitment to making their schools and communities better places,” said Congressman Posey.
“The Congressional Medal of Merit honors young people for their contributions, leadership, and their achievements. I am delighted to recognize these deserving students with this award.”
Congressman Bill Posey awarded the 2015 Congressional Medal of Merit to 24 graduating high school seniors of Florida’s 8th Congressional District.
