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WPTV Salutes the Brightest and Best!
WPTV NewsChannel 5 is pleased to recognize the valedictorians from both public
and private high schools in our viewing area. These students represent
the Brightest and Best of the Class of 2008.

This marks the twenty fourth year that WPTV has celebrated the outstanding academic achievements of hard working students throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.



In addition to being featured in segments that will air on WPTV throughout June and July, these young leaders were recognized at the annual Brightest and Best luncheon held in the WPTV studios, and hosted by anchor, Nichelle King and Chopper 5's Captain Julie.

We invite you to learn more about each of these exceptional students on this special recognition page.

WPTV would also like to give special thanks to the 2008 Brightest and Best sponsors who have helped to make this year's program a great success!

Steinger, Iscoe, and Greene
Kentucky Fried Chicken
PC Professor
El Dorado
Class of 2008
Jillian Askren, Jake Krupa, Cindy Silva
Jillian Askren from Vero Beach H.S., Jake Krupa from Santaluces H.S., and Cindy Silva from Fort Pierce Central H.S.
Rachel Powlas, Bradley Puffenbarger, Christopher Mancuso
Rachel Powlas from Indian River Charter H.S., Bradley Puffenbarger from Cardinal Newman H.S., and Christopher Mancuso from Palm Beach Central H.S.
Lauren Federico, Terrance Michael McGrath, Jaime Oliva
Lauren Federico from Palm Beach Gardens H.S., Terrance Michael McGrath from Pope John Paul II H.S., and Jaime Oliva from Glades Central H.S.
Kimberly Allen, Jose Garcia, Jeremy Harris
Kimberly Allen from Jupiter H.S., Jose Garcia from Wellington Community H.S., and Jeremy Harris from Greenacres Christian Academy.
Erin McCarthy, Alexander Tabloff, Aleksandra Karabesevic
Erin McCarthy from Pahokee H.S., Alexander Tabloff from Suncoast Community H.S., and Aleksandra Karabesevic from William T. Dwyer H.S.
Christopher Mallon, Sandy Au Yeung, Christopher Gideos
Christopher Mallon from St. Lucie West Centennial H.S., Sandy Au Yeung from Palm Beach Lakes H.S., and Christopher Gideos from Berean Christian School.
Silvia Ibrahim, Evan James King, Jesse Bryant
Silvia Ibrahim from Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Evan James King from Okeechobee H.S., and Jesse Bryant from Okeechobee H.S.
Jacqueline Arellano, Mylo Cheng, Sabine Monice
Jacqueline Arellano from Martin County H.S., Mylo Cheng from Suncoast Community H.S., and Sabine Monice from Summit Christian School.
Jacqueline Pasharikov, Matthew Maise, Julianne Causey
Jacqueline Pasharikov from Royal Palm Beach H.S., Matthew Maise from Wellington Christian School, and Julianne Causey from Glades Day School.
Heather Stancl, Deanna Shade, Auriel August
Heather Stancl from Boca Raton Community H.S., Deanna Shade from Trinity Christian Academy, and Auriel August from Park Vista H.S.
Daniel Siassi, Mashail Manzur, Neel Patel
Daniel Siassi from Lake Worth Christian School, Mashail Manzur from Lake Worth H.S., and Neel Patel from Lincoln Park Academy.
Dax Kelso, Sarah Lechner, Miguel Tejani
Dax Kelso from Saint Andrew's School, Sarah Lechner from West Boca Raton H.S., and Miguel Tejani from Matlock Academy.
Maryann Fichera, Rachel Thome, Ashley Miller
Maryann Fichera from Boynton Beach Community H.S., Rachel Thome from Seminole Ridge H.S., and Ashley Miller from Spanish River H.S.
Melissa Landy, Andrew Bennett
Melissa Landy from G-Star School of the Arts and Andrew Bennett from Jupiter Christian School


Capt. Julie and Nichelle King honor grads

Michael Steinger meets the graduates

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