Ten Students Given Citizen Honors by East Pasco Chamber Foundation

The East Pasco Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce recognized ten students. They are from the following schools:

• Academy of Spectrum Diversity
• The Broach School
• The Broach School Elementary Campus
• Chester W. Taylor Elementary
• East Pasco Adventist Academy
• Heritage Academy
• Raymond B. Stewart Middle School
• West Zephyrhills Elementary, Woodland
• Elementary, Zephyrhills Christian Academy
• Zephyrhills High School

The students were honored asthe Greater Zephyrhills Student Citizen of the Month for May 2023. The ceremony took place at Venue Sponsor, Chick-fil-A in Zephyrhills on May 17 th at 8:00 am.

Students are chosen by the teachers and administration of their individual schools for exemplary effort,
achievement and contribution to their school, family, and community. This is the 25th year in which the
Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has recognized students with this program each month during the
academic year.

The students receiving honors were:

• Iva Kellerman (6th grade, Academy of Spectrum Diversity)
• Dakota Shattuck (6th grade, The Broach School)
• Alexander Sosa Cuza (3rd grade, The Broach School Elementary Campus)
• Ashley Montoya (1st grade, Chester W. Taylor Elementary School)
• Jayci Hoogewind (3rd grade, East Pasco Adventist Academy)
• Nehemiah McClammah (6th grade, Heritage Academy)
• Jordan Mitsch (8th grade, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School)
• Christopher Le (5th grade, West Zephyrhills Elementary School)
• Evelyn Kamau (5th grade, Woodland Elementary)
• Siya Patel (12th grade, Zephyrhills High School)

East Pasco Chamber Foundation Chair, Dr. Randy Stovall commented “Citizen of the Month is an upbeat
event that has been showcasing successful youth from our Zephyrhills schools for 25 years. The Greater
Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and the East Pasco Chamber Foundation are very proud to continue
this wonderful event with the generous support of our sponsors.”

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
• Suncoast Credit Union
• The event is supported by U.S. Congresswoman, Laurel Lee; Senator Danny Burgess, District23; Florida House of Representatives Randy Maggard, District 38; Pasco County Clerk of Court, NikkiAlvarez; Zephyrhills Mayor, Gene Whitfield; 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.