Fort Pierce, FL (April 1, 2026) – Indian River State College recognized exceptional student achievement during its annual Awards Ceremony held last night, at the Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex at Indian River State College’s main campus in Fort Pierce, Florida. The ceremony honored students who demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and significant contributions to campus and community through extracurricular activities.
“These students represent the very best of Indian River State College and embody our commitment to excellence in education,” said Timothy E. Moore, Ph.D., President of Indian River State College. “Their dedication to academic achievement, leadership, and community service sets an inspiring example for us all and demonstrates the transformative power of higher education. As they continue their journeys, whether in further education or careers, they carry with them the skills and values that will help them succeed in an ever-changing world.”
“The remarkable achievements celebrated today reflect not only the exceptional talent and dedication of our students, but also the supportive academic environment we have cultivated at Indian River State College,” said Heather Belmont, Ph.D., Indian River State College Provost. “Each honoree has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to their educational journey while positively impacting our campus and community. As we recognize their accomplishments, we also celebrate the transformative power of education to open doors and create new possibilities. These students inspire us all and represent the bright future we are helping to build.”
Award categories included:
- Academic Excellence – Associate in Arts Degree: Vlada Goers
- Academic Excellence – Associate in Science Degree: Cheyenne Kempf
- Academic Excellence – Bachelor’s Degree: Jennifer Sharr
- Academic Excellence – Postsecondary Adult Vocational Certificate: Beheshta Habibzada
- Academic Excellence – Veteran: Isaac Peek
- Community Service: Marisa DuBose
- General Excellence: Judith Johnson-Pink
- Leadership: Shelby Titus
- Special Achievement: Olivia White
The ceremony featured presentations highlighting each student’s academic accomplishments, leadership roles, and community service contributions.
Indian River State College’s annual Awards Ceremony represents the college’s ongoing commitment to recognizing student achievement and promoting academic and personal growth.
Distinguished Scholars Award recipients are: Cora Acevedo, Karelya Alicea Merced, Kelli Ancewicz, Lillian Anderson, Melany Anton, Jaqueline Anton-Hernandez, Marvela Armah, Jose Avianeda, Pedro Avinzano Romero, Craig Blanton, Keli Boccanfuso, Abigail Boike, Tyler Booth, Clifford Brown, Nicholas Cahill, Mariangel Chacon Arias, Shania Chaca-Palma, Jennifer Chavarria-Sanchez, David Coquelet, Sophia Corra, Catelyn Cowher, Jaden De Windt, Sarah Deacon, Jacob Deem, Jesus Diaz-Valencia, Marisa DuBose, Samuel Eastmond, Sarah Edling, Andrew Emery, Jason Feliciano, Gianna Ferrone, Leticia Florez Chang, Cameron Fricke, Nicholas Funcke, Rayna Gage, Isabella Gargiulo, Robert Gelsimino, Amy Gillespie, Meghan Glennon, Vlada Goers, Nikol Gordon, Jessica Green, Deniscaina Guerestal, Logan Haase, Beheshta Habibzada, Lauren Hagwood, Skyler Hampton, Mary Clair Hennebach, Layton Hipps, Steele Holman, Danl Hopkins, Judith Johnson-Pink, Dorian Keaney, Cheyenne Kempf, Terrell Knowles, Giana LaBarbera, Gabriel Ladas, Melinda Lamadieu, Megan Lee, Daisy Lujano, Haylee Luning, Marina Magana-Garcia, Kayla Manso, Evelyn Marquez, Kaylee Martinez, Michael Matos, Stafano McGregor, Maxim Mestecky, Julia Metzgar, Peter Meyer, Victoria Minner, Tiffany Mobley, Rebecca Moore, Breanna Murphy-Short, Denise Negrete-Gasca, Brianna Nelson, Kamelia Nowocien-Sands, Holly Ottoson, Jasmin Padova, Ava Patalidis, Isaac Peek, Alexzandia Pellitteri-Allen, Daisy Perez-Desantiago, Ly Pham, Briyelle Pierre, Mario Pierre, Kelly Powers, Jaime Raya, Noah Rich Royall, Arnaldo Rivera-Aguirre, Priscilla Robasson, Melissa Roberts, Ervin Rogers, Natalie Roldan, Allison Runnels, Jasmine Salaya, Angel Salcedo, Ranesha Sands, Mia Schisler, Daniel Schottenstein, Trevor Scott, Jennifer Sharr, Luke Sipple, Myla Smith, Leonard Sokolsky, Roselyn Soriano, Deidra Ann Stott, Faith Swan, Chanel Telisma-McNeil, Cameron Tellini, Clinton Thompson, Shelby Titus, Yaquelin Valdez Salazar, Linda Valencia, Carmen Velasquez Perez, Katryna Vik, Artemio Virto, Matthew Vladmir, Christian Walker, Jalisia Watts, Alexia White, Olivia White Lataydrick Willis, Jordyn Winter, Bryan Woodrow and Kelly Zwart.
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