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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) awarded 23 graduating high school seniors of Florida’s 8th Congressional District the 2016 Congressional Medal of Merit, which honors extraordinary adolescents for their contributions, leadership, and achievements. These distinguished students were nominated by their schools in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, commitment to their communities, and civic involvement.

“I congratulate these exceptional students for their dedication to enhancing our communities and local schools,” said Congressman Posey. “Their hard work and achievement should be applauded, and this award helps ensure that the accomplishments of our students do not go unrecognized.”

The following students have been awarded the 2016 Congressional Medal of Merit:

Brevard County: Hannah Thurston, Astronaut High School; James Pennington III, Bayside High School; Ashley McNeary, Cocoa High School; Monica Vega, Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School; Monica Lea, Eau Gallie High School; Austin Gordon, Edgewood Jr/Sr High School; Everett Frank, Florida Preparatory Academy; Isiah Mossiah, Heritage High School; Zoha Irfan, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy; Jacob Crowell, Melbourne Central Catholic School; Adrianna Roseman, Melbourne High School; Cassie Fisher, Merritt Island Christian School; Leah Huff, Merritt Island High School; Hunter Dalton, Palm Bay Magnet High School; Melanie Ventura, Rockledge High School; Kendall Karcher, Satellite High School; Jonathan Guarine, Space Coast Jr/Sr High School; Alexandra Larocque, Titusville High School; Mariah Hoffman, Viera High School; Sergio Carlos-Tamez, West Shore Jr/Sr High School.

Indian River County: Amanda Gard, Indian River Charter High School; Nishanth Chalasani, Saint Edward’s School; Noah Lanier, Vero Beach High School.