{"id":4668,"date":"2026-06-19T11:33:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=4668"},"modified":"2026-06-19T11:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:33:05","slug":"class-of-2026-osceola-countys-valedictorians-salutatorians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=4668","title":{"rendered":"Class of 2026: Osceola County\u2019s valedictorians & salutatorians"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Meet the Class of 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians from Osceola County high schools.<\/p>\n

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Editor\u2019s note: The Sentinel has published details for public and private school student honorees based on information provided by their institutions. Some schools did not provide information.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Also see:<\/strong> Lake County | Orange County | Seminole County<\/p>\n

Celebration High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Clara Vazquez
\nHometown<\/strong>: Celebration
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.00 (4.75 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Female OBC Academic Scholar of the Year, Prom Princess 2025, Varsity Swim Team Captain, Valedictorian, Marine Corps Female Distinguished Athlete Award, Rotary Club Scholarship Winner, Education Foundation Gold Scholarship Recipient, Celebration Foundation Scholarship recipient, IB Diploma Graduate, AP Scholar with Distinction award, Gold Seal of Biliteracy
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cNothing worth having is easy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gateway High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian:<\/strong> Carson Pham
\nGPA:<\/strong> 4.93
\nHometown:<\/strong> Kissimmee
\nAccomplishments:<\/strong> Graduated 1 year early and earned an AA with 103 credits participated in dual enrollment with Valencia and UF.
\nPlanned College:<\/strong> University of Florida
\nInspirational Quote:<\/strong> \u201cYour first loss is the best loss \u2013 because it takes what you thought you knew and leaves behind the strength you never knew you had.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian:<\/strong> Isabella Escudero
\nGPA:<\/strong> 4.64
\nHometown:<\/strong> Kissimmee
\nAccomplishments:<\/strong> Graduated with an A.A degree maintained a 4.0 GPA, making the president\u2019s list each semester at Valencia
\nPlanned College:<\/strong> University of Central Florida
\nInspirational Quote:<\/strong> \u201cBe who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don\u2019t matter and those who matter don\u2019t mind.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Seuss<\/p>\n

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Osceola High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian:<\/strong> Maryam Eshak
\nHometown:<\/strong> Kissimmee
\nGPA:<\/strong> 4.0 (4.64 weighted)
\nAccomplishments:<\/strong> A.A. Degree, NHS Parliamentarian, Keyette Volunteer Coordinator, ARC Secretary, Valencia College A.A Degree
\nPlanned College:<\/strong> UCF (Bio-Medical)
\nInspirational Quote:<\/strong> \u201cNothing is impossible, the word itself says, \u2018I\u2019m possible\u2019.\u201d \u2013 Audrey Hepburn<\/p>\n

Salutatorian:<\/strong> Marco Alejandro Benavides Acosta
\nHometown:<\/strong> Valencia, Venezuela
\nGPA:<\/strong> 4.00 (4.57 weighted)
\nAccomplishments:<\/strong> Drum Captain, National Honor Society President, All-County Honor Band, Regional Qualifier in Olympic Weightlifting, Valencia College \u2013 A.A. Degree.
\nPlanned College:<\/strong> Florida A&M University Honors Center
\nInspirational quote:<\/strong> \u201cWalk on through the rain, though your dreams may be tossed and blown, walk on with hope in your heart, for you\u2019ll never walk alone, you\u2019ll never walk alone.\u201d \u2013 Gerry and The Peacemakers<\/p>\n

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Poinciana High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Elizabeth Miller
\nHometown:<\/strong> \u00a0Kissimmee, FL
\nGPA:<\/strong> 4.0 (4.698 weighted)
\nAccomplishments:<\/strong> Earned the rank of Eagle Scout, Graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from Valencia College, Beginner artist and songwriter, Known for intellectual curiosity and a love of learning across disciplines,
\nPlanned College:<\/strong> \u00a0New College of Florida
\nInspirational Quotes:\u00a0 <\/strong>\u201cYou can make anything interesting with the right question.\u201d \u2013 Elizabeth Miller,\u00a0 \u201cIt always seems impossible until it\u2019s done.\u201d \u2013 Nelson Mandela<\/p>\n

Professional & Technical High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Leilani Marquez
\nHometown<\/strong>: Rochester, NY
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (4.68 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Leilani completed the Pharmacy Technician program at\u00a0Osceola\u00a0Technical College through high School dual enrollment. She ALSO completed 45 credits toward her AA Degree through Valencia College Dual Enrollment. All this in addition to her high school diploma achieving the Scholar and Industry diploma designations and graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: She plans to continue Valencia College to finish her AA and transfer to the University of Florida College of Pharmacy
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cYou define your own life, don\u2019t let other people write your script.\u201d \u2013 Oprah<\/p>\n

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