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First Students of the New Year Honored by East Pasco Chamber Foundation

By Meaghan Goepferich Posted on January 25, 2024

The East Pasco Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce recognized 10 students from local Zephyrhills schools.

First Students of the New Year Honored by East Pasco Chamber Foundation

The students were honored as the Greater Zephyrhills Student Citizen of the Month for January. The ceremony took place at Chick-fil-A in Zephyrhills on January 17 th , at 8:00 am. This month’s spotlight sponsor was San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, and the special guest of the month was Peggy Panak, Director of the Zephyrhills Public Library.

Students are chosen by the teachers and administration of their individual schools for exemplary
effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family, and community. The students receiving
honors were:

  • Michael Barnes (7 th grade, Academy of Spectrum Diversity)
  • Chase Sheffler (Kindergarten, Children’s Educational Services Elementary Campus )
  • Kayleigh Skinner (7 th grade, Children’s Educational Services Secondary Campus)
  • Rosalinda Sosa (1 st grade, Chester W. Taylor Elementary School)
  • London du Mont (3 rd grade, Heritage Academy)
  • Cheyanna Warren (6 th grade, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School)
  • Gabriel Rivera (3 rd grade, West Zephyrhills Elementary School)
  • Ava Robinson (3 rd grade, Woodland Elementary)
  • Michael Smith (1 st grade, Zephyrhills Christian Academy)
  • Joseph Stosh (12 th grade, Zephyrhills High School)

Sponsors and supporters of this year’s program are as follows:

  • AdventHealth Zephyrhills, the City of Zephyrhills
  • Chick-fil-A of Zephyrhills
  • IR Staffing
  • San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union
  • Spotlight sponsor of month Suncoast Credit Union
  • The event is supported by U.S. Congresswoman, Laurel Lee; Senator Danny Burgess, District 23; Florida House of Representatives Randy Maggard, District 38
  • Pasco County Clerk of Court, Nikki Alvarez; Zephyrhills Mayor, Melonie Monson
  • Pasco County Sheriff, Chris Nocco
  • Bahr’s Propane Gas & AC
  • BGE, Inc
  • Culver’s
  • East Pasco YMCA
  • Faithful Friends Pet Cremation
  • Jarrett Ford of Dade City
  • Kona Ice; Pasco-Hernando State College
  • Pin Chasers Zephyrhills
  • Pioneer Florida Museum & Village
  • Sonny’s Bar-B-Q; SouthState Bank
  • The Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel
  • Ministerial Association
  • Trax Credit Union
  • VITIS Realty.

If you are an area business and would like to support this impactful program, please contact Vicki Wiggins at the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce at 813-782-1913.

The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce advances economic growth and prosperity for the
community. The Chamber of Commerce is incorporated in the State of Florida as a 501(c)6 nonprofit
organization. Membership is comprised of businesses, government agencies, public-private corporations,
nonprofit organizations, and individuals with a shared interest in preserving and enhancing the quality of
life in Zephyrhills. The Chamber seeks to promote a vibrant and active business climate supporting
economic growth through leadership and active involvement by the membership.

The East Pasco Chamber Foundation is incorporated in the State of Florida as a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization. The East Pasco Chamber Foundation is dedicated to advancing the quality of life in East
Pasco through education, leadership, economic development, and community enhancement.

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