This post was created on 02/08/2024.
From Challenges to Triumphs: Celebrating the Journey of Resilience and Achievement in Pasco County Schools
On a bright Thursday morning, the Cypress Creek IPAC Center came alive with the spirit of achievement and hope as Pasco County Schools celebrated the 36th Annual Project Turnaround Awards. This year's ceremony was a heartfelt showcase of the resilience, hard work, and success of students who have turned their academic and personal lives around, embodying the essence of desire, dedication, and distinction.
Celebrating Student Success
With over 200 community members in attendance, the event was a vibrant testament to the collaborative effort of educators, students, and supporters like the Pasco Education Foundation and Suncoast Federal Credit Union. Each turnaround story was a beacon of inspiration, highlighting the incredible journey of students across 38 schools who have risen above challenges to achieve excellence.
Awards of Distinction
Introducing the 3D award to the Pasco Education Foundation marked a memorable moment, celebrating their unwavering commitment to student success. Likewise, Suncoast Federal Credit Union was honored as a World Class Partner, a nod to their significant financial support. The ceremony was even more heartwarming, presenting a lifetime achievement award to Superintendent Kurt Browning, whose dedication to Pasco County's families has left an indelible mark.
Experience the Joy
We invite our community to visit our website to explore a complete list of this year's awardees and immerse themselves in a photo gallery that captures the essence of the celebration. See firsthand the smiles, the applause, and the unmatched joy of students recognized for their hard-earned achievements.
The Project Turnaround Awards are more than just a ceremony; they remind us what we can accomplish when we come together to support and believe in each other. Pasco County Schools is proud to be at the forefront of this incredible initiative, dedicated to enhancing graduation rates and transforming lives.
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School |
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Student |
Presenter |
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Group1 |
Anclote High School |
AHS |
River Frey |
Kristy DePerto |
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Angeline Academy of Innovation-MS |
AAI |
Zaylee Waldroupe |
Orquidea Shoup |
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Bayonet Point Middle School |
BPMS |
Kayla Tyska |
Kathy Wild |
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Centennial Middle School |
CENMS |
Austin Smith |
Kim Valdner |
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Charles S. Rushe Middle School |
CSRMS |
Nicolas May |
Eilis Huyck |
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Chasco Middle School |
CHMS |
Haily Cardona |
Jackie Masotto |
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Group2 |
Crews Lake Middle School |
CLMS |
Kyra Conley |
Angela Vasvari-Toke |
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Cypress Creek High School |
CCHS |
Jillian Horn |
Ondinia Garrett |
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Cypress Creek Middle School |
CCMS |
Logan Stiles |
Cherylann Booker |
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East Pasco Education Academy |
EPEA |
Zaine Martin |
Heather Campbell |
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Fivay High School |
FHS |
Alexander Morales |
Robert Burgos |
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Group3 |
Gulf High School |
GHS |
Anthony Wilton |
Amy Mazurowski |
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Gulf Middle School |
GMS |
Alex Castillo |
Lori Mobley |
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Hudson Academy |
HAC |
Lezlie Hodge |
Jo Anne Benedetti |
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Hudson High School |
HHS |
Angelika Mitchell |
Edina Mercurio |
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John Long Middle School |
JLMS |
Zachary Thomas |
Victoria Hammond |
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Group4 |
J.W. Mitchell High School |
JWMHS |
Isaiah Robles |
Regenia Dixon |
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Kirkland Ranch Academy |
KRAi |
Jayden Sullivan |
Connie Mirrop |
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Land 01 Lakes High School |
LOLHS |
Arianna Hernandez |
David Phillips |
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Pasco eSchool High School |
Pasco eSchool |
Damian Rezaj |
Darci Donofrio |
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Pasco eSchool Middle School |
Pasco eSchool |
Matthew Denton |
Mark Englander |
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Group5 |
Pasco High School |
PHS |
Hector Moreno |
Ramiro Tejada |
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Pasco Middle School |
PMS |
Brittany Crisp |
Holly Mickler |
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Paul R. Smith Middle School |
PRSMS |
Alaina Kirby |
Kailin Montgomery |
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Pine View Middle School |
PVMS |
Lena Marcellus |
Brianna Filippeli |
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R.B. Stewart Middle School |
RBSMS |
Viviana Farr |
Donnie 11DJ11 Manning |
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Group6 |
River Ridge High School |
RRHS |
Annalina Pistone |
JD Baker |
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River Ridge Middle School |
RRMS |
David Aikens |
Jamie Sestokas |
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Seven Springs Middle School |
SSMS |
Adriana Aguirre |
Jeanette Edwards |
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Starkey Ranch K-8 |
SRK8 |
Laila Ponshock |
Robert McGowan |
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Sunlake High School |
SLHS |
Monica Benavides |
Doug Elias |
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Group7 |
T.E. Weightman Middle School |
TEWMS |
Lenine Point DuJour |
Mary Beth Foti |
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Wendall Krinn Technical HS |
WKTHS |
Kalyn Kuberski |
Chris Dunning |
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Wesley Chapel High School |
WCHS |
Ben-Oni Charitable |
Kristen Mikell |
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West Pasco Education Academy |
WPEA |
Daniel Santerre |
James Cook |
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Wiregrass Ranch High School |
WRHS |
Timothy Steele, Jr. |
Shannon Cordero |
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Zephyrhills High School |
ZHS |
Keyshawn Gardner |
Troy Hochstetler |
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