Seniors showered with praise

Yulee High School seniors were showered with praise at the recent Senior Awards Ceremony. Students, teachers, family members, school administrators and community members gathered in the high school auditorium to reward four years of hard work. After a brief introduction by Principal Lori Amos bragging about this year’s group of Yulee High School grads, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the ceremony was underway.

 Around 25 scholarships and awards were given to a few dozen deserving recipients. Those awards included the VyStar Excellence Award, the Nelson and Associates Insurance Award given to Madison Hicken, the Floyd Lions Memorial Kiwanis Club scholarship given to students pursuing associates degrees or industry certificates, and the Top Ten Hornets of the class of 2023, just to name a few awards.

The Top 10 Hornets were: Sanaa Bouie, Adriana Clarke, Kayla Crosby, Madison Hicken, Jamarcus Jackson, Sebastian Joinville, Erica Lozano, Tristny Ta, Jonathan "Cole" Tate and Benjamin Thompson.

Awards were given to students who have shown exceptional promise during their high school careers and students had to satisfy different criteria for different awards. Some were community service-based, some were based on academic requirements and essays submitted, and awards were also given out based on students' future plans. Yulee High School seniors accomplished everything they needed to and then some, taking to the stage to be recognized for their hard work.

The Hornet of the Year Award was given to senior Latrell Mallory, who was praised for his growth and ability to stay on track despite great obstacles during his time at Yulee High School.