This month we celebrate the remarkable SOS Class of 2026. These graduates have shownresilience, determination, and strength in the face of life’s challenges. Whether earninga high school diploma or college degree, each of these young adults have reached animportant milestone through perseverance, courage, and hard work. Their journeys are atestament to the power of hope, growth, and possibility, and we are proud to honor all theyhave accomplished as they step boldly into their next chapter!
HIGH SCHOOL
Denisse Garcia-Jimenez
Age 18
ASCEND ACADEMY
CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Will attend Valencia College
to pursue a career as
a travel nurse.
Jeila-Kaye Wright
Age 17
MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL
Will attend Texas State
University to pursue a BSN
with the goal of becoming
a travel nurse.
Lesly Lazo
Age 19
PENN FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL
Will attend Florida International University and aspires to be a surgical nurse.
Brandon McClendon
Age 19
PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL
Will take time off to work and later enroll in a skilled training program.
Amy Nunez-Flores
Age 18
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY
HIGH SCHOOL
Will be attending Palm Beach State
College to study Criminal Justice.
Saray Ruan
Age 19
WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL
Will attend Valencia College with a long-term goal of pursuing a law degree.
Damarion Washington
Age 18
DAVE THOMAS EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Wants to pursue a career in
Information Technology
COLLEGE & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Melissa Finno
Age 31
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Bachelors in Business Administration with a degree in Accounting December 2025.
Tkiysah Breighner
Age 21
MCFATTER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Wants to be her own boss and open a food truck.
Alexis DeJoie
Age 28
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
B.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Leoni Felton-Montanez
Age 26
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
B.S. in Engineering
Armando Jenkins
Age 22
SHERIDAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Hospitality Program
Yasmine Metayer
Age 18
BROWARD COLLEGE AA
Will pursue a B.A in Education
Nicole Thomas
Age 25
BROWARD COLLEGE AA
Will pursue a B.A in Education
We are super proud to share the SOS CLASS OF 2026!! They have accomplished so much.
