School Notes

After a year hiatus, the annual College Fair returned to the Nevins Gymnasium in September. Juniors and seniors were able to talk with admissions representatives from over 50 colleges and universities from across the country. Students learned about the many opportunities offered at places like Notre Dame, The Ohio State University, Michigan State University, Catholic University of America, Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Florida, and Florida State University and many others.

Sophia Miller, senior, has been named a 2022 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Sophia is on of only 16,000 students nationwide to be recognized among the 1.5 million juniors who entered the competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Sophia is also a member of the Girls Varsity Softball team, Girls Weightlifting team, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta.

Four seniors have received national recognition for academic success. Michael Armiras, Arielle Dicang, Anna Latell, and Grace Marie Smith have been named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented to these scholastically talented students.

Members of the Environmental Club, led by Mrs. Schlotterbeck, participated in the recent International Coastal Cleanup 2021. Students gathered on a Saturday morning at Lovers Key State Park to comb the beach for trash.

Our President and Founder, Alexandra Barriga, and Vice President, Zofia Costa, planned a beach clean-up as a service activity for the Science National Honor Society in September at the Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel. It was a great success and we are so proud of our students who went out to help our community. The newly formed Science National Honor Society is led by moderator Mrs. Vocu. Follow them on Instagram to see their journey at snhsatbvhs and get updates on the Science Honor Society.