2023 TOM COUGHLIN JAY FUND SCHOLARS

Caleb Bellegarde Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Scholar

Caleb is a talented student and musician graduating from Matanzas High School this spring. Despite being diagnosed with a rare glioblastoma brain tumor last May, Caleb has not let cancer define him. He has overcome debilitating side effects and has his sights set on personal and academic achievements. Caleb served as a leader in the National Honor Society, Key Club, as well as concert band, jazz band, marching band and regional honor ensembles. Caleb has been named to both the Dean’s List and President’s List at Daytona State College where he has undertaken several dual enrollment courses. Caleb plans to major in political science and dreams of becoming a lawyer.

Madison is a graduating senior at Ponte Vedra High School and is looking forward to attending Florida State College at Jacksonville this fall. She exhibits a tremendous work ethic and focus and has held several afterschool jobs taking on increasing levels of responsibility to save money for college. Madison gives back to her community by volunteering with younger students and participating in environmental clean-up activities. Madison’s goal is to become a doctor and she is motivated by the care she received as a child while undergoing treatment for an extremely rare cancer that required the removal of her right kidney.

Eilish will be graduating from Beaches Chapel School this spring with a stellar record of academic achievement and community service. She attained the highest grade point average in biology and algebra and was inducted into the National Honor Society. Active in the art, political science and drama clubs at school, Eilish also completed more than 100 hours of community service and youth mentoring. Eilish’s real love is art and she received numerous awards in her school’s art show. She plans to double major in fine art and psychology at the University of North Florida this fall. After tackling acute lymphoblastic leukemia as a child, Eilish hopes her life comes full circle and dreams of providing art therapy to other young children confronting pediatric cancer.

Viviloria Frazier

WENGER FAMILY STEM SCHOLAR

Viviloria will be graduating from Jean Ribault Senior High School this year and has been recognized for her outstanding academic achievement, as well as her positive attitude and diligence in everything she does. Viviloria has excelled in science and has been an exceptional student leader in her high school. She is a member of Future Medical Professionals of America and plans to attend Nova Southeastern University and pursue a career in nursing. Diagnosed with brain cancer when she was 11 years old, Viviloria has a particular interest in working with pediatric oncology patients and supporting them through the difficult childhood cancer journey.

Aya Osman

WENGER FAMILY STEM SCHOLAR

Aya has been a remarkable student at Ridgeview High School and is graduating as an AP Scholar with Honors. She received the African American National Recognition Award and placed third in the Chemistry and Environmental Clay County Science Fair. When Aya was diagnosed with synovial cell sarcoma during her junior year, she feared her academics would suffer. But Aya continued to be a top student in the rigorous IB diploma program and served in leadership positions in the Beta Club, Multicultural Awareness Society and the Future Business Leaders of America club. Aya has long dreamt of a career in medicine and will be majoring in cellular and molecular biology at the University of Florida this fall.