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Joshua Hoffnagle is an honors graduate from St. Augustine, Florida. Joshua has attended FSDB for 8 years. While at FSDB, Joshua was a member of the swimming, cheer, track, and football teams. He was also involved in the dance troupe and Close Up. His favorite memory at FSDB was attending multiple cheerleading competitions. After graduation, Joshua is undecided on his plans. Congratulations, Joshua!

Gregg Hall Girls have been soaking up the beautiful spring weather and enjoying outdoor fun. A highlight was our House vs. House campus scavenger hunt! Each house searched for 25 items across campus, with staff snapping photos as proof. Bonus laughs came from tracking down Assistant Director of Student Life Mat Ward—extra points if he was on his scooter!
After racing back to the dorm together, Hufflepuff claimed first place, followed closely by Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Gryffindor. It was a great mix of teamwork, fun, and friendly competition.

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Lucius Hembree is from Jacksonville, Florida. Lucius has attended FSDB for 5 years. While at FSDB, Lucius was involved in football, track & field, basketball, and the Dance Troupe. His favorite memory was winning the Mason-Dixon Championship with his team last year. After graduation, Lucius plans to attend college in his hometown and focus on becoming an auto mechanic or working in construction. Congratulations, Lucius!

Mason is from Lake Mary, Florida. While at FSDB, Mason participated in Cross Country, Track and Field, Goalball, Ski Club, Space Camp, and Drumline. Mason has earned 6 credit hours at St. Johns River State College as part of the dual enrollment program. After graduation, he plans to attend the University of North Florida where he will major in Business. Congratulations, Mason!

Daniel Healy is from Palm Coast, Florida. He has attended FSDB for 3 years. While at FSDB, Daniel was on the football, track, and wrestling teams. He was also a member of the dance troupe and Jr. NAD. His favorite memories include socializing with his friends and playing sports. After graduation, Daniel is considering applying to FCTC's HVAC program or to Gallaudet University. Congratulations, Daniel!

Our Culinary students worked together to create something truly special last week, Mother’s Day cakes made with care and collaboration! 

From planning and preparation to baking and decorating, students demonstrated a wide range of essential skills, including teamwork, time management, communication, recipe scaling, food safety practices, and attention to detail. Each cake reflected not only their technical abilities but also their dedication and pride in their work.

We’re proud of the way our students came together to produce high‑quality products while gaining real‑world culinary and employability skills. What a sweet way to celebrate Mother’s Day!

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Congratulations to Maely Porter, who has been named FSDB’s Braille Challenge Finalist! 🌟

Maely will travel to Los Angeles, California, June 25–27, to compete against the top 10 Braille Challenge contestants from around the globe during the 2026 Braille Challenge Finals.

Now in its 26th year, the Braille Challenge Finals will be held at the University of Southern California (USC) and will bring together exceptional students for a three-day celebration featuring testing, workshops, student events, and special programming for families and educators.

We are incredibly proud of Maely’s hard work, dedication, and achievement. Join us in cheering her on as she represents FSDB on the global stage! 💙👏

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Jahnea Hankinson is from St. Cloud, Florida. Jahnea has attended FSDB for 7 years. While at FSDB, she was on the weightlifting and track & field teams. Her favorite memories were all of the field trips and attending different weightlifting competitions. After graduation, Jahnea plans to return to FSDB for the SOAR program. Congratulations, Jahnea!

Khayree is an honor graduate from Jacksonville, Florida. While at FSDB, Khayree participated in Wrestling, Goalball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Student Leadership Council, Book Club, and Chess Club. He is a Florida Bright Futures Recipient. Khayree is enrolled in the dual enrollment program and has earned 24 credit hours at St. Johns River State College. After graduation, Khayree plans to attend the University of Central Florida to major in Information Technology and minor in business. Congratulations, Khayree!

Meilyn Guzman-Gonzalez is an honors graduate from Bradenton, Florida. She has attended FSDB for 4 years. Her favorite memories are spending time with her friends who make her laugh. After graduation, Meilyn plans to return to FSDB for the SOAR program to gain work experience and learn what she wants to do. Congratulations, Meilyn!

On Thursday, May 7, the FSDB Dance Program held a performance of Cinderella. Students from the elementary and middle schools in both the deaf and blind departments performed. Their costumes, joyful expressions, and choreography were truly impressive.

To view the photos from the event, click here: https://fsdb.zenfolio.com/p724735548

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Nebreya Garland is from Miami Gardens, Florida. She has attended FSDB for 2 years. Her favorite memories were those in the dorm with friends, listening to music, and playing games. After graduation, Nebreya plans to return for the SOAR program to gain work experience. Congratulations, Nebreya!

Gamari is from Jacksonville, Florida. While at FSDB, Gamari participated in the Outdoor Club, Young Life, and VERC. In his spare time, Gamari enjoys making music. After graduation, Gamari plans to attend the Career, Technology, and Training Center prior to entering FSCJ, where he will study to become a data entry clerk. Congratulations, Gamari!

Brenna Freeman is from Jacksonville, Florida. Brenna is graduating with honors as the class valedictorian. She has attended FSDB for 13 years, beginning in kindergarten. While at FSDB, Brenna has been involved in Student Body Government, Jr. NAD, Homecoming Committee, Dance Troupe, and the Academic Bowl and Track & Field teams. Brenna’s favorite memory was all the Academic Bowl trips with her team. After graduation, Brenna plans to attend Gallaudet University and major in linguistics and neuroscience. Congratulations, Brenna!

Mark your calendars! This Thursday, May 14th, we will proudly celebrate the 63rd Annual FSDB Athletics Awards, starting at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss it!

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Mariska Dize is an honors graduate from Port Richey, Florida. She has attended FSDB for 10 years. While at FSDB, Mariska was involved in the Dance Troupe and Jr. NAD. She was a member of the volleyball, basketball, track & field, and flag football teams. Mariska’s favorite memory was when her basketball team won the Clerc Classic her junior year. After graduation, Mariska plans to attend Gallaudet University and major in Physical Education. Congratulations, Mariska!

Isabelle is from Coconut Creek, Florida. While at FSDB, Isabelle participated in Book Club, Chess Club, Lego Lunch Club, Student Leadership Council, and Outdoor Club. Isabelle was voted Prom Princess her junior year. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking for others. Her favorite thing about FSDB is her teachers and friends that have made her life better and have given her confidence. After graduation, Isabelle plans to return to FSDB as part of the SOAR program prior to pursuing a career in the culinary arts. Congratulations, Isabelle!

Bryce de los Santos is from Florahome, Florida. He has attended FSDB for 12 years. While at FSDB, Bryce participated in the academic bowl, the E-Sports club, and was on the swim team. Bryce’s favorite memories are all of the field trips he went on. After graduation, Bryce plans to attend Gallaudet University and major in Software Engineering. Congratulations, Bryce!

On Thursday, May 7th, the Elementary Dance Program held its Cinderella performance at Kirk. SOAR students Jalrik, Kyra, Jaylene, and Dionni assisted Scott Botelho with backstage tasks, cameras, live streaming, and much more. Thank you for helping make the show a success!

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Jocelyn Dagenais is from Orlando, Florida. Joss is graduating with honors as the class salutatorian. She has attended FSDB for 4 years. While at FSDB, Joss has been involved in Student Body Government, Jr. NAD, the Dance Troupe, and the Academic Bowl team. She has also served on the homecoming and Clerc Classic committees, and competed on the swim, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, flag football, and track & field teams. During her time at FSDB, Joss has earned 28 dual enrollment credits through St Johns River State College. Joss’s favorite memory was serving on the Clerc Classic committee. Joss has been accepted to Rochester Institute of Technology, where she will pursue the pre-med track within the Biochemistry program with the goal of becoming a doctor. Congratulations, Jocelyn!