{"id":177399,"date":"2026-03-04T05:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T05:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/177399\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T05:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T05:58:27","slug":"apopka-wekiva-announce-top-10-students-of-2026-class-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/177399\/","title":{"rendered":"Apopka, Wekiva announce top\u00a010\u00a0students of 2026 class"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apopka High School and Wekiva High School recently\u00a0unveiled\u00a0their\u00a0top\u00a010\u00a0students in the\u00a0respective\u00a0classes\u00a0of\u00a02026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cApopka High School is proud to announce our class of 2026 top ten academic students!\u201d\u00a0Principal Lyle Heinz said in a statement to The Apopka Chief. \u201cThe students and parents should be very proud of this accomplishment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Apopka\u2019s list includes the following\u00a010\u00a0seniors:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"AmariCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Amari Harris<\/p>\n

\"DaylenCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Daylen Hilliman<\/p>\n

\"ArianaCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Ariana Mahavir<\/p>\n

\"SophiaCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Sophia Powell<\/p>\n

\"HeatherCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Heather Rice<\/p>\n

\"BrettCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Brett Sellers<\/p>\n

\"SylviaCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Sylvia Sharpe<\/p>\n

\"AndreaCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Andrea Sifontes Perdomo<\/p>\n

\"MakaylaCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Makayla Smith<\/p>\n

\"Anna Anna Williams<\/p>\n

Andrea Sifontes Perdomo\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe hard work and dedication of taking the highest level of rigor and being successful is a characteristic all these students share,\u201d Heinz said. \u201cThese are the future\u00a0leaders,\u00a0and we look forward to following all their accomplishments in the future.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wekiva High School Principal Anthony Russell shared similar praise for Wekiva\u2019s top\u00a010\u00a0students.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom remarkable GPAs ranging from 5.125 to an astounding 5.403, these students have challenged themselves with rigor, balance, and purpose,\u201d Russell said in a statement to the Chief. \u201cThey have\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0that success is not simply about achievement, but about resilience, rising to meet every challenge with focus and integrity.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The following students comprise Wekiva\u2019s top\u00a010\u00a0seniors:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"AminaCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Amina Ali<\/p>\n

\"KaylaCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Kayla Ally<\/p>\n

\"Andy Andy Do<\/p>\n

\"DiegoCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Diego German Quen<\/p>\n

\"ValeriaCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Valeria Gonzalez<\/p>\n

\"Daniel Daniel Idowu<\/p>\n

\"BrianaCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Briana Louis<\/p>\n

\"JimmyCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Jimmy Nguyen<\/p>\n

\"AJCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools AJ Renzi<\/p>\n

\"PaulinaCourtesy of Orange County Public Schools Paulina Rodriguez<\/p>\n

\u201cBehind these historic numbers are countless late nights and a relentless drive to redefine the standard of excellence,\u201d Russell said. \u201cYet,\u00a0they are more than just scholars; they are the innovators, leaders, and change-makers who have navigated a landscape of academic rigor with incredible grace. As they prepare\u00a0to step beyond the halls of Wekiva, they carry with them more than just accolades; they carry the spirit of Mustangs who lead by example.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Apopka\u2019s seniors will\u00a0graduate<\/a>\u00a0at 8:30 a.m. May 22 at the Kia Center, while Wekiva\u2019s\u00a0graduation<\/a>\u00a0is set for 8:30 a.m. May 27 at the Addition Financial Arena\u00a0on the campus of the University of\u00a0central\u00a0Florida.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Sarah Merly is an editorial assistant and reporter for The Apopka Chief. She joined the Chief in May 2025 after graduating from Patrick Henry College’s journalism program in Washington, D.C. In her spare time, Sarah loves watching rom-coms, visiting Disney, and throwing parties.<\/p>\n

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