University graduates
Colton James Cameron, Ocala, Bachelor of Business Administration, School of Business Administration, University of Mississippi
Dean’s List
Other accolades
Charles Phelps, Ocala, University of Maryland Global Campus
Alexandra Saputo, Ocala, Berry College
Local nonprofits receive contributions from Youth Philanthropy in Action middle school students
The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County and NonProfit Business Council awarded $2,500 as part of the Youth Philanthropy in Action program, according to a press release from the foundation.
In spring 2021, Belleview Middle School and Osceola Middle School participated in YPIA. Osceola did so in spring 2020, as well, but COVID-19 abruptly altered the program delivery.
Daniela Reyes Escalona. Valdosta State University
VALDOSTA, Ga. â Daniela Reyes Escalona of Moultrie, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Annie Powe Hopper Award and the Outstanding Student in Business Award at Valdosta State University. Winning these awards has been my biggest pride during my VSU experience, she said. I was beyond thrilled to share the news with my family, friends, and professors and grateful I had the opportunity to make them proud. These awards are very meaningful to me because they give me the opportunity to represent my family and friends, as well as the Latin community here at VSU.