PJSHS's Own Madalene Grace Hodge Honored at State STEM Conference

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Madalene Grace Hodge, a student from PJSHS, was recognized as a Sunshine State Scholar at the 27th annual Sunshine State Scholars Conference in Orlando. The event, organized by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Education Foundation, honors top students in STEM fields.

The two-day conference was attended by 111 student-scholars and their families. It highlighted the academic achievements of students like Madalene. Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. commended her dedication and encouraged continued education in Florida.

State Farm supported the event, emphasizing the importance of STEM education. Kevin Reeves, a manager at State Farm, spoke about the need for young students to pursue STEM and become lifelong learners.

The Florida Prepaid College Foundation, together with State Farm, awarded 37 one-year scholarships to scholars, including Madalene. Cynthia O’Connell, director of the Foundation, praised the students for their commitment to future careers in high-demand fields.