Student worker Shary Raymundo earns EAB’s Return on Education scholarship Boca Beach and Park Honors Lin Hurley

Shary Raymundo, class of 2024, navigates her day as a student worker for the Advising Center and a full-time student in Lynn University’s cybersecurity program. As one of the first students hired by Academic Advising, Raymundo wears many hats in her role, from greeting students entering the Advising Center to working behind the scenes to support Lynn’s academic advisors. Raymundo recently earned a $1,000 scholarship from the university thanks to a donation from education company EAB.

Lynn received national recognition for achievements in student success last year when EAB named Lynn the winner of its Student Success Collaborative—Return on Education Award. Honorees are chosen from the company’s list of colleges, universities and individuals that use Navigate, EAB’s student success management system. The award was accompanied by a $1,000 scholarship donation that was recently granted to Raymundo for her dedication to the Navigate platform—being the highest utilizer to date.

Shary Raymundo and Ruth Benivades

Senior Academic Advisor Katie Arriola oversees Raymundo directly and details her experience as a Lynn student worker.

“We are proud to have Shary on the advising team. She is beyond deserving of this scholarship,” said Arriola. “When it comes to her work ethic she consistently demon- strates dedication, loyalty and ambition … She’s a true go-getter.”

Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District Commissioners dedicated the opening portion of Monday’s public meeting to honoring a local coaching legend who’s finally receiving national attention.

In front of a meeting room packed with her friends and family, commissioners presented coach Lin Hurley with a formal proclamation honoring her service to Boca Raton.

“We just wanted to recognize her dedication to the community, especially to the special needs community,” Commissioner Susan Vogelgesang said. “She more than earned it.”

District chair Erin Wright read aloud the proclamation, which concluded with:

“I, Erin Wright, Madame Chair of the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, on behalf of the entire Board of Commissioners, in recognition of Lin Hurley’s many contributions to our community and its citizens, do hereby proclaim our profound appreciation for her dedication to our community.”

Navigate allows every student to access their class schedule, find activities on campus, schedule appointments, and receive important reminders about requirements and deadlines. Raymundo sends hundreds of messages to students and assists them with scheduling and accessing campus resources.

“I’m honored to even be in the running for this award. To be the recipient of this award makes me feel seen and appreciated for my efforts,” said Raymundo. “I’m currently on track to be the first college graduate in my family. The scholarship allows my family and I to breathe easier with tuition and other fees.”

Raymundo advises Lynn students to embrace the Navigate platform to take advantage of university services and to keep their academic life organized.

Hurley has been involved with Boca Raton’s SABR soccer program for more than three decades. Most of her impact has come within TOPSoccer – a program for physically and mentally challenged children.

Late last year US Youth Soccer named Hurley its National TOPSoccer Coach of the Year.

“Lin has been a dedicated director for that program,” Commissioner Bob Rollins said.

Commissioners presented Hurley with a certificate proclaiming, in part, that “Her advocacy and generosity have touched the lives of countless families in Boca Raton.”

The proclamation received a rousing round of applause from commissioners and attendees.

“I just have to say, Thank You,” Hurley said, accepting the proclamation.

“This has just been amazing.”

Boca Raton’s TOPSoccer program is part of the Soccer Association of Boca Raton (SABR) organization. SABR teams often play or practice on fields either owned or funded by The District. TOPSoccer is a free program available to children with mental or physical disabilities.