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and become a physician’s assistant in orthopedics. As she works toward these goals, she will be employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant thanks to the training and certification she received at FBHS. As you can see, this class is one smart bunch, who have achieved impressive things with their excellent education at FBHS. This class also boasts—for the first time since the 1960s—three National Merit Finalists, who will become National Merit Scholars when they accept their scholarships. Congratulations to Gabrielle Bayacal, Jessica Clark, and Scott Wardrop. And they’re not just smart, but talented as well! “We have athletes taking their sports to the next level in football, volleyball, softball, cross country/track, baseball, and swimming at colleges and universities throughout the United States,” says Sarah. In addition to academics and sports, members of the Class of 2017 have fascinating hobbies and interests, too. Coby, for instance, has already earned his private pilot’s license. He also works with Katie at the Fernandina Beach Fire Department as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard, where he received the Rookie of the Year Award last year. Katie served in the position of supervisor. Coby plans to pursue his passion for flying by working on his instrument and commercial ratings while attending the University of Florida. Meanwhile, Katie counts as her most treasured memory of her last four years the celebration of her fifteenth birthday with a quinceanera, a Latino cultural celebration that marks the transition for girls from childhood to womanhood. “My classmates participated and enjoyed the music, and I am grateful for the effort my parents put into the event,” says Katie. “This marked the beginning of a new start, of having more responsibilities and thinking beyond high school.” To the entire Class of 2017, as you all begin to think beyond high school, we offer our best wishes for the years ahead. Congratulations Class of 2017!
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