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Leon County Top High School Seniors demonstrate Academic Achievement and Community Service The Best & Brightest Awards Announces School-Based Winners TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Leon County’s most outstanding high school seniors were selected for the 19th year as the 134 finalists in the 2024 Best & Brightest Awards, which recognizes and honors public and private school […]

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  2023 Best & Brightest Winners ART CATEGORY Winner – Jessie Powell, Chiles High School Runner-Up – Citlali Patino, Leon High School Honorable Mention – Malcolm Gambles II, Rickards High School ATHLETICS CATEGORY Winner – Jaysoni Beachum, Florida State University Schools Runner-Up – Wyatt Townsend, Chiles High School Honorable Mention – Esrael Yant, Godby High […]

From the Tallahassee Democrat When the news of everyday pummels us with the dark daily truth of living in the most divided time of our lifetimes, it can pollute our perspective and obscure our optimism. That’s why we all need to look for and find the light anywhere that provides positive hope for the future. […]

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Leon County’s most outstanding high school seniors were selected for the 18th year as the 146 finalists in 2023 Best & Brightest Awards, which recognizes and honors public and private school students who excel both academically and in service to their school and community. The finalists from each school underwent an interview process culminating in […]

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The awards have expanded greatly since their first year in 2006. About 80 students were given scholarships during the program’s inaugural year. This year, 150 seniors were carefully selected from local public and private high schools to be finalists in each of the 15 categories.