MELBOURNE — Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) awarded the 2013 Congressional Medal of Merit to notable students of Florida’s 8th District at the Brevard County Government Complex.
The distinguished students who received the award are graduating seniors who were nominated by their principles in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, a commitment to their communities, and civic involvement. They are leaders in the area of peer respect, school citizenship, and are involved in extracurricular activities.
“I congratulate these students for their hard work and commitment to making their schools and communities better places. The Congressional Medal of Merit honors them for their contributions, leadership, and their achievements. I am delighted to recognize these deserving students with this award,” said Congressman Posey.
The following students were nominated for the 2013 Congressional Medal of Merit:
BREVARD COUNTY: Brianna Bowling, Cocoa High School; Magnolia Burklew, Rockledge High School; Deborah Carey, Satellite High School; Sean Carroll, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy; Olivia Clack, Merritt Island High School; Hope Crawford, Merritt Island Christian School; Jacob Crisafulli, Eau Gallie High School; Michael Diotte, Bayside High School; David Elliott, Edgewood High School; Amanda Farthing, West Shore High School; Ryan Garwood, Viera High School; Dylan Henry, Heritage High School; Caroline Kingsbury, Florida Air Academy; Kayrol Leslie, Melbourne High School; Emily McLaughlin, Titusville High School; Katelyn Meesakul, Space Coast High School; Brook Vilardebo, Melbourne Central Catholic High School; Daisha Washington, Palm Bay High School; and Aaron Watson, Astronaut High School.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY: Hope McGeady, Sebastian River High School; Travis Moody, Vero Beach High School; Samuel Moore, Saint Edward’s School; and Benjamin Ostman, Indian River Charter High School.
