Class of 2019: Meet the top graduates in Pasco high schools

Wildcats in the News

Original article by Michele Miller, Tampa Bay Times

It’s the end of the school year and time for high school commencements. Here’s a look at those who made it to the top of their class.

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Valedictorian: Viraj Desai
Salutatorian: Brooke Wilhite
Student council president: Ethan Lomio
Senior class president: Carson Passero
Head of School Award: Hanley Riggs
Projected graduates: 42
Graduation was May 18 at the school.

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