By Jill Fox

Two Parkland residents were awarded honors medallions from Florida State University during a virtual ceremony on April 30.

In the university’s largest class to date, they awarded degrees to nearly 7,000 graduates and 383 high-achieving medallions.

Parkland Residents:

Shayna Cohen, an economics major, received University Honors. She earned at least 18 honors points in fulfillment of the general honors program.

Giana SanGiovanni, a marketing major, received University Honors. She earned at least 18 honors points in fulfillment of the general honors program.

Other area recipients:

Coral Springs
Atalya Santos, digital media production, Honors in their major
Dylan Spears, communication science and disorders, Honors in their major
Samantha Cacurak, criminology, University Honors Program
Michael Campanella, physics, Dual Honors

Tamarac
Ancy Jose Varghese, Humanities, University Honors Program
Felicia Reich, International Affairs, University Honors Program
Alysia Treacy, Anthropology, University Honors Program

Margate
Joshua Eloi, Finance, University Honors Program

Coconut Creek
Phoebe Scheidegger, Art History, University Honors Program

“By earning an honors medallion, you have already demonstrated a desire to challenge yourself and a motivation to succeed,” FSU President John Thrasher told honorees. “These values will serve you well — both in the workplace and in life.”

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Jill Fox

Jill Fox is an Emmy Award-winning writer and producer. She has worked on the public relations side as well as the television side of marketing for NBC Universal. A true Floridian, Fox grew up in Ormond Beach and now resides in Parkland with her husband, Brian and their two children, Madden, 11 and Randi, 7.