Zan’Tonio Cromartie is from Tallahassee, FL. While at FSDB, he participated in Drum Line and Show Choir. He loves making music and listening to old school music with his friends in the dorm. After graduation, Zan’Tonio plans to attend the Career, Technology, and Training Center and to enter the workforce.
Congratulations Zan'Tonio!
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Guadalupe Lee Bazaldua is from Arcadia. While at FSDB, she was involved on the cheerleading team. Her favorite memories include being a cheerleader and spending time with her team and the ESOL staff. After graduation, she plans on becoming a dental assistant.
Congratulations Guadalupe!
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This week, both departments have been extremely busy!
- The Dance Troupe held their musical performance, "Frozen Jr.," for the community on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, along with a private performance during the day on Thursday. To view the photos, click the link shared: https://zenfolio.page.link/EFCHA
- Additionally, on Thursday, May 1, Blind High School hosted its prom at Tringali Barn.
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Logan Cake is from Jacksonville, Florida. Logan has earned the title of Valedictorian. While at FSDB, Logan participated in the Student Leadership Council, National Honor Society, Ski Club, Close-Up, Debate Club, Book Club, Young Life, Social Dance Club, and was a student worker in the Cobra Corner. Logan earned 60 credit hours at St. Johns River State College through the dual enrollment program at FSDB, and will graduate with his Associate in Arts degree on May 2. Logan has been accepted into the Honors College at UNF and plans to major in Business Administration.
Congratulations Logan!
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Joselyn Balderas-Aviles is from Haines City, Florida. Some of her favorite memories at FSDB were enjoying art, cooking, and reading stories. After graduation, she plans to return to FSDB to be part of the SOAR program. She also plans to work at a fruit shop.
Congratulations Joselyn!
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To wrap up the 2024-2025 FSDB Athletics season, we are celebrating all the accomplshments our teams and individuals reached this year!
Team Highlights :
- Football: 3A SSAA Champion
- Boys Goalball: National High School Goalball Champion
- Girls Basketball: National Champions - NDIAA Team of the Year Clerc Classic / Mason Dixon Champions and Region Qualifier
- Boys Basketball: Mason Dixon Champion
- Cheer: Region Qualifier, Mason Dixon Champion, and NDCC 3rd Place / Sportsmanship
- Wrestling: Willigan Wrestling’s Individual Team Champion and Team Runner-Up
- Track and Field: Berg & Seeger Girls - 3rd Place
Individual Highlights:
Football:
- Danny Healy, NDIAA Athlete of the Year
- Antawan Wanliss, NDIAA First Team All-American
- Edward Bell, NDIAA Second Team All-American
Goalball:
- Khayree Lofton, Most Outstanding Player and All-American Team
- Addison Allen, All-American Team
- Markiel "MJ" Jordan, Most Outstanding Player and All-American Team
Boys Basketball
- Jonah Abenchuchan, Mason Dixon MVP and All Tournament Team
- Frantz Valbrun, Mason Dixon All Tournament Team
Girls Basketball
- Kayla Debrow, NDIAA Athlete of the Year, NDIAA 1st Team All-American, Clerc Classic and Mason Dixon MVP and All Tournament, Mason Dixon Free Throw Winner, and1,000th rebounds
- Mariska Dize, NDIAA 1st Team All American and Clerc Classic / Mason Dixon All - Tournament
- Hannah Alford, NDIAA Honorable Mention, Clerc Classic / Mason Dixon All - Tournament, Mason Dixon Three-Point Competition Winner and School Record with 15 Assists
- Annabelle Abenchuhan - NDIAA Honorable Mention
- Coach Joy Fraychineaud, NDIAA Coach of the Year
Wrestling
- Joshua Newman, Willigan Wrestling Most Outstanding Wrestler
- Ivan McAlpin, NDIAA 1st Team All-American,113 lbs
- Joss Dagenais, NDIAA Honorable Mention 106 lbs
- Daniel Healy, NDIAA Honorable Mention 144 lbs
- Robert McCullough, NDIAA Honorable Mention 165 lbs
- Coach Dayton Newman, NDIAA Coach of the Year
Cheerleading
- Kavira Vihugho - Mason Dixon Most Valuable Cheer and Jump Contest Winner
NDCC
Track and Field
- Marikel Jordan - Region Qualifier for Long Jump and Triple Jump
- Addison Allen - Region Qualifier for Triple Jump
- Mariska Dize - Region Qualifier for Shot Put and Discus
- Robert Essex - Region Qualifier for Javelin and Javelin School Record with 123''3"
Thank you to all our teachers, staff, coaches, fans, and most importantly, our students for an outstanding year!
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Allan Burgess is from Belview, FL. While at FSDB, Allan participated in the Outta Sight Band and Young Life. One of his favorite memories at FSDB is participating in the school play with BEMS. After graduation, Allan plans to return to FSDB as part of the SOAR program to gain more work experience and job site training.
Congratulations Allan!
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Jalrik Alvarez is from Davenport, Florida. While at FSDB, he was involved in the Drone Club, Robotics Club, Outdoor Club, and the Afterschool Work Program. His favorite memories include the trips he took with the drone and robotics club. After graduation, he plans to return to FSDB to be part of the SOAR program and intern with the Northrop Grumman airplane mechanics program. He then wants to study airplane mechanics and aerospace engineering at Embry Riddle or RIT.
Congratulations Jalrik!
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This is Brenna Freeman, but everyone calls her Ba.
Brenna is a junior in the Deaf Department and has been a student at FSDB since Kindergarten, which is eleven years!
She has many wonderful memories at FSDB, but two that stand out the most are Field Day, which takes place on the last week of elementary school, and being on Eyes Alive News in the fourth grade. She loved going on the water slides with her friends and enjoying snow cones and popcorn during Field Day.
Brenna enjoys science and reading, and she earned a perfect score on her Reading ACT!
We loved watching you grow and thrive at FSDB!
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On Thursday, May 1, Blind High School held its prom at Tringali Barn. Students looked amazing, all dressed up, danced under the stars, and enjoyed delicious treats!
To view the photos from the event, click the link shared below:
https://zenfolio.page.link/MHN6Y
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Malia Bassant is from St. Petersburg, FL. While at FSDB, Malia participated in Show Choir, Show Band, and piano lessons. After graduation, she would like to work at Lighthouse of Pinellas as a childcare assistant while attending Pinellas Technical College to earn her Child Development Associate credential.
Congratulations Malia!
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Annabelle Abenchuchan is from Jacksonville, Florida. She is graduating with honors as a co-salutatorian. While at FSDB, Annabelle participated in Close-Up, the Dance Troupe, and Junior NAD. She was also a basketball, cheerleading, flag football, track and field, and volleyball team member. Her favorite memories include going on sports trips and performing with the Dance Troupe. After graduation, she plans to attend Gallaudet University to study elementary education, focusing on Deaf Education.
Congratulations Annabelle!
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Our blind high school students are excited for prom night! Follow our social media stories to join in on the fun.
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FSDB Canoe Club was founded in 1968 by head sponsor Norman Oja, as shown in the first photo.
The Canoe Club has been running from 1968 to 1997. Many students and staff participated in the club. Once a month, they would go to Ocala Trail, Suwannee River, and other places. During the winter months, they would hike on trails all day instead of canoeing. On the weekends, they would canoe, cook dinner, and camp on the sites.
Many Alumni thanked Mr. Oja for being part of the club, as they learned so much from him. As of today, those alumni are still canoeing and hiking on the trails.
Mr. Oja retired from FSDB in 1988, and Mr. Brent Sendler took his place and continued with Canoe Club until 1997.
Credit: FSDB Museum
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Early Learning Center DHH had a Spring Fling event where they invited their families to be part of field day and lead the kids through sports, games, and crafts.
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On April 25, 2025, Blind Middle School had an Earth Day celebration outside under the pavilion behind the Gibbs building.
Middle School Science, PBis, and volunteers brought this cross-curriculum lesson to them. Students learned about the mental health benefits of eating a healthy diet, how to grow a family-size vegetable garden, explored herbs, and had a science lesson on Responsible Decision Making in food cultivation.
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On Thursday, April 24, Deaf High School had its prom at Tringali Barn. Students looked amazing in their dresses and suits. The food was great. It was a night to remember!
To view the photos from the event, click on the link shared below:
https://zenfolio.page.link/y3Wcb
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This week has been quite eventful in our Deaf Department:
- On Thursday, April 24, DHS held its prom at Tringali Barn.
- The Deaf Department concluded the celebration of Deaf History Month with an ASL Parade and ASL workshops with ASL Performer "JJ" Mime on Wednesday, April 23.
- On Tuesday, April 22, the Deaf Seniors enjoyed their senior trip to Universal Studios.
#FSDBRecapSundays
Mark your calendars! The 62nd Annual FSDB Athletics Awards will take place on May 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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This is Wendy Pinkston, a Blind Middle School Math Teacher.
Wendy started her FSDB career in 1995. She had different positions within FSDB: Senior Residential Instructor, girls' Middle School Basketball coach, Assistant girls' Goalball coach, and Head Track & Field coach.
Wendy grew up around the school because her mom was a residential instructor in the deaf department.
"Working at FSDB feels like being a part of a family," shares Wendy.
A favorite memory here at FSDB includes being recognized twice by her peers as a teacher of the year.
One fun fact about Wendy is that she enjoys visiting different sports venues like Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs), AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys), and Cameron Indoor Stadium (Duke Blue Devils).
We love having you as part of our FSDB Family!
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