On Wednesday, May 3, Cox Communications hosted the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards in Escambia County, recognizing 54 students who have overcome extreme hardships in their lives. The Heroes were recognized at a ceremony at the University of West Florida.
“Every year, these students remind us how difficult life can be, but our response to those adversity is what really matters,” said Cox Gulf Coast Market vice president David Deliman. “These students have faced these hardships while still inspiring others around them on a daily basis. They are true heroes and deserve their time in the spotlight.”
“We are, as usual, honored to work with Cox Communications in honoring these deserving students,” said Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. TIm Smith. “Their stories are truly inspiring and we are proud to call each and every one of them members of our ECPS family.”
The students were chosen by a committee of leaders at their school, due to their resilience in the face of adversity. Whether they have overcome a loss of a family member, medical issue, difficult family situation or other hardship, they did so with a positive attitude and continued to encourage and inspire others around them.
During the event, Cox presented the students with a personalized engraved medallion and certificates of honor. The students were also presented with certificates of achievement from Congressman Matt Gaetz, State Senator Doug Broxson and State Representatives Michelle Salzman and Alex Andrade. They also received congratulatory letters from United States Senator Rick Scott, United States Senator Marco Rubio, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Escambia County Commissioner Robert Bender was also on hand and presented a proclamation from the Board of County Commissioners, celebrating the students for their achievements overcoming obstacles.
Escambia County’s Cox Inspirational Student Heroes for 2023 are:
AK Suter Elementary School – Audric Page
Bellview Elementary School – Aiden Wetter
Bellview Middle School – Harmoni Ford
Beulah Academy of Science – Kailee Miller
Beulah Elementary School – Lane Day
Beulah Middle School – William McShane
Blue Angels Elementary School – Thomas Gutierrez
Bratt Elementary School – Calee Satterwhite
Brentwood Elementary School – Jace Beam
Brown Barge Middle School – Paarth Vaiyda
Byrneville Elementary School – Jayden Carter
CA Weis Elementary School – Tre’asure Rigsby
Cordova Park Elementary School – Maddy Bevzyuk
Ensley Elementary School – Cindy Le
Ernest Ward Middle School – Cade Carnley
Escambia High School – Logan Ming
Escambia Westgate Center – Troy Tanner
Ferry Pass Elementary School – Dukayla Palmer
Ferry Pass Middle School – Brooks Sun
Global Learning Academy – Junior Lopez
Hellen Caro Elementary School – Jordan Edmerson
Holm Elementary School – Tia Grant
Hope Horizon – Elementary – Jaxson Rosales
Hope Horizon – Secondary – January Calligan
Jim Allen Elementary School – Zariah Bradley
Jim Bailey Middle School – Miranda Gibson
Kingsfield Elementary School – Danielle Reisnour
Lincoln Park Elementary – Gia-Paige Dorah
Lipscomb Elementary School – Shamir Smith
Longleaf Elementary School – Zoey Allen
McArthur Elementary School – Ada Virtue
Molino Park Elementary – Prestyn Harvell
Montclair Elementary School – Johnnie Graphenreid
Myrtle Grove Elementary – Lakota Little
N.B. Cook Elementary School – Kiyan Gregory
Navy Point Elementary School – Samiaya Edwards
Northview High School – Jamie Gruenwald
Oakcrest Elementary School – Aida Mexicano Mora
OJ Semmes Elementary School – Varian Major
Pensacola High School – Madeleine Ritz
Pine Forest High School – Joseph Hernandez
Pine Meadow Elementary School – Annie Mathis
Pleasant Grove Elementary School – Jaceyon Pittman
Ransom Middle School – Elizabeth Burdeaux
Scenic Heights Elementary School – Evie Woodruff
Sherwood Elementary School – Quinntyn Goodson
Success Academy – Billy Landreth
Tate High School – Brianna Lynn White
Warrington Elementary School – Nate Barker-Richter
Warrington Middle School – April Bessent
Washington High School – Nic Hrabak
West Florida High School – Jansen Hosman
West Pensacola Elementary School – Hunter Linebaugh
Workman Middle School – Carson Kirton
The Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards program began 30 years ago in New Orleans, Louisiana. The program has spread to other Cox markets in the Southeast Region. To date, Cox has recognized nearly 4,700 students from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Gainesville, Florida.