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Class of 2021: Jeff Saint Fleur, Santaluces High School valedictorian
Editor s note: The Palm Beach Post is running profiles of the Class of 2021 valedictorians from district-run traditional high schools. Read them all here.
Using brain power, hard work and technology, Santaluces High School valedictorian Jeff Saint Fleur wants to make transportation better.
“I’m fascinated by what Elon Musk is doing with Tesla. I want to be part of that growing industry. It’s inspiring what the human mind can achieve,” said Jeff, 18, who plans to attend Florida Atlantic University.
Born in Haiti, Jeff and his sister, Jennifer, and father, Wilmann, moved to Brooklyn, New York, when he was 8 years old. The three came to Palm Beach County in 2008 and settled in Lake Worth Beach.
Gun found on campus at Santaluces High School February 22, 2021 at 5:55 PM EST - Updated February 22 at 6:31 PM
A student was caught in possession of a gun Monday at Santaluces High School near Lantana, according to the Palm Beach County School District.
Principal Tameka Robinson said school police were able to safely take the gun from the student without incident.
The student is now in custody at the County Detention Center.
Robinson said it appears this was an isolated incident. She said there are no signs that any students or staff were being threatened.
In addition to potential criminal charges, Robinson said the student will also be disciplined.
Student in custody after gun found on campus at Santaluces High School
No indication of threats to students or staff, principal says
A student was caught with a gun Monday at Santaluces High School near Lantana, according to the Palm Beach County School District.
and last updated 2021-02-22 18:16:36-05
LANTANA, Fla. â A student was caught in possession of a gun Monday at Santaluces High School near Lantana, according to the Palm Beach County School District.
Principal Tameka Robinson said school police were able to safely take the gun from the student without incident.
The student is now in custody at the County Detention Center.
Lantana student journalists help classmates learn about important issues
WPTV anchor Mike Trim shadowed two Lantana students working on an important project for their school newspaper.
and last updated 2021-01-25 11:30:29-05
LANTANA, Fla. â Itâs Scripps National News Literacy Week and WPTV is committed to show the importance of the role of media and a free press in our communities.
WPTV anchor Mike Trim shadowed two Lantana students working on an important project for their school newspaper.
Trinity Macaluso and Azwad Ahmed are staff members of Santaluces High School s online newspaper SHS The Tribe. They wrote about a topic close to the hearts and lives of their classmates, in-person learning compared to distance learning.