2015/16 Teenager of Month Recognition

Olivia Gottman August 2015

GPA 5.82 weighted. Attending University of Central Florida. Received Top Ten Knights Recognition for being in top ten percent of Durant’s Senior Class. Plays Flag Football, has served at Team Manager for Varsity Football & Volleyball. AAAU Junior Olympic gold medalist for baton twirling. Serves as journalist for Brandon Focus Magazine for the Athlete and Team of the Month articles. Loves to make jewelry, paint and do ceramics in her spare time.

Kenlee Andreu September 2015

GPA 6.2 weighted. Will attend University of Florida. Received Bright Futures Academic Scholarship. Cover Girl for the 2016 Durant High School Calendar and a Calendar Girl for April 2015 and August 2014 in previous years. Chairman of Student Government and Vice President of the Leo Club. Taken mission trips to North Carolina and Guatemala. Would love to attend Pratt Institute of Technology in New York to take classes in Fashion Design.

Robert Fisher October 2015

GPA 5.29 weighted. Attending University of North Florida planning to major in business and then obtain an MBA and work in the automotive aftermarket. At Newsome High School he put together a program to raise funds to benefit people with Parkinson’s disease. Involved in Minor Politics, Anti-bully, Fellowship of Christian students and Environmental clubs. An active BMX racer. Qualifying for State Championship Races. With his free time he loves to work on cars and skateboarding.

Ngoc-Linh Huynh November 2015

GPA 7.01 weighted. Attending University of South Florida. Received National Merit MetLife Foundation Scholarship and Genshaft Global Presidential Scholarship (from USF) to name a few. Serves as President of Mu Alpha Theta and involved and active member with National Honor Society, Key Club and Student Council. Valedictorian of her senior class of 477 Brandon High School Eagles. In her free time she enjoys piano, violin and video games.

Jacob Cannon December 2015

GPA 7.03 weighted. Undecided for College, accepted to Georgia Tech, University of Florida and University of Central Florida. Received Anne Frank Humanitarian Award, University of Virginia Jefferson scholar nominee, and Wofford Scholar nominee. Serves as President of Political Education and Discussion Club, as well as Student Government, Treasurer for National Honor Society and Senior Class. Serves as Coach of the Bloomingdale HS Best Buddies Basketball Team Champions! Loves stand-up comedy, writing, politics and science.

Amery VanDeGrift January 2016

GPA 5.75 weighted. Was selected as Miss November for the Durant High School Calendar and was a member of the Homecoming Court. Was voted as the Senior with the Best Personality. Plays Flag Football, volleyball and tennis. Traveled with missionary work in Brazil. In her spare time she enjoys caring for animals, photography and spending time with family and friends.

Erika Trlak February 2016

GPA 4.2 weighted. Attending Hillsborough Community College. Serves as Senior Class President and Student Government Secretary. Plays tennis, soccer, swim, cross country and track teams. As a senior was selected as Brandon High School’s Homecoming Queen. Loves photography, playing soccer and running in her spare time.

Saori Lorkowski March 2016

GPA 6.14 weighted. Attending University of Central Florida. Received 2016 Provost Scholarship Award, USF Presidential Award and USF Honors College Scholarship. Involved Class Council, Mu Alpha Theta, Science Club, National Honor Society and Pho Kappa, to name a few often serving as an officer. Volunteers at the Bloomingdale Regional Library, and has since her freshman year. In her spare time, she enjoys community service, reading, video games, biking and swimming.

Taylor Watkins April 2016

GPA weighted. Attending University of North Florida. Received Bruton Memorial Scholarship. Member of National Honor Society, Senior Council, FCA, ASL and many others. Plays Soccer and Cheerleading. Volunteers her time at Family Promise which works toward housing and feeding the homeless and teaches Vacation Bible School. Taylor loves the great outdoors, including hunting and fishing and doing crafts.

Chase Spieldenner May 2016

GPA 5.4 weighted. Serves as President of Student Government and Vice President of the Leo Club. A member of the D-Crew (a school based dance team) and served as Capital of the Flag Football team. Will be the first in her family to attend any type of university/college. Enjoys working with foster children with the Baptist Children’s Home in Lakeland Florida. Hobbies include exercising and spending time with family.

Phillip Wylie June 2016

GPA 5.98 weighted. Attending University of South Florida. Received a $12,000 academic scholarship from USF and Florida Medallion Scholarship. Serves as Captain of the Brandon High School Track Team and enjoys cross country and basketball. Member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and BHS Show Choir, Aquilla. Serves as a speaker for the religious organization Impact Tampa Bay, where he talks with students about remaining abstinent from sex, drugs and alcohol. Loves to play video games, board games, basketball and to spend time with family.

THANK YOU!! Nicole Usher Bloomingdale High School Mozella Warren Brandon High School James Courtney Durant High School Newsome High School Natalie Papagiannopoulos Spoto High School

Teenager of the Year is...

Jacob Cannon Congratulations!!

Megan Kimak Strawberry Crest High School

Honorable Mention Brandon Elks Lodge # 2383 wishes to recognize your service to our lodge. We enjoyed having you as part of our team. We wish you great success at University of South Florida.

Elks Hoop Shoot Hoop Shoot The Elks Hoop Shoot free-throw contest has served to highlight the Elks commitment to America’s youth. From the millions of youngsters who participate and advance through the local, district, state and regional competition, six national champions are named – one boy and one girl in each of the three categories: ages 8-9, and The Elks goal with this program is to provide a character-building, competitive program for all girls and boys.

Hoop Shoot Local North Brandon YMCA District North Brandon YMCA Florida Regional Sanford High State Florida Elks Youth Camp, Umatilia South East Regional 03/19/16 Valdosta, GA Nationals 04/16/16 Chicago, IL

Ready, set, shoot! Win to advance to next contest!

District Champs

Florida Regional Champs

State of Florida Champions

Female – State High Shooter NiNi Davenport with 20/25

South East Regional Champion Naomi Parker advances to National Contest with a score of 22 of 25. Will compete as 1 in 12 girls in the 8/9 year old division at the 2016 National Contest in Chicago, Illinois on April 16, 2016.

National Finalist Naomi Parker

Way to go! The Brandon Elks Lodge is very proud of all of your accomplishments in the 2016 Hoop Shoot! Your hard work and commitment paid off.