- December 5, 2025
Seabreeze High School: Caroline Klayer, Sofia Harris, Emily Myers, Annabella Olivari, Murphie MacDonald, Dominic Marinaccio, Principal Dr. Earl Johnson. Courtesy photo
Mainland High School: Molly Bronson, Principal Dr. Joseph Castelli. Courtesy photo
Atlantic High School: Alani Haile, Warren Dietrich, Istvan Wallace, Faith Darrisaw, Principal Jason Watson. Courtesy photo
DeLand High School: Bailey Newcomb, Charles Blair, Reed Wilgers, Riley Garrison, Emmy Miles, Principal Dr. Melissa Carr. Courtesy photo
Deltona High School: Carson Nichols, Katilyn Morin, Mason Ortiz, Anneliz Romero, Daniel Radu, Principal Mike Micallef. Courtesy photo
New Smyrna Beach High School: Ava Tanner, Tillman Arieti, Alize Cardot, Ava Grimaldi, Angel Methax, Principal Tim Merrick. Courtesy photo
Pine Ridge High School: Daniel Coursen, Cylee (Jo) Reinke. Jazmin Garcia, Assistant Principal Cheryl Selesky. Courtesy photo
Spruce Creek High School: Karlee Ling, Mikayla Niddifer, Matthew Monroe, Hamza Ahmed, Principal Dr. Todd Sparger. Courtesy photo
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School: Mikayla Taylor, Alexandra Castaneda, Linda Aviles, Damian Arreola, Arnulfo Cabrera Lopez, Assistant Principal Jonathan Pearce. Courtesy photo
University High School: Andreas Schulz, Gavin Spiroff, Ally Spiroff. Courtesy photo
by: Stephanie C. Parks
Program Coordinator, FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools
FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools is proud to announce the selection of 41 high school juniors to participate in the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program. This year marks 34 years of this program which develops young leaders for our community.
The students, representing all 10 public high schools, recently attended an orientation session. During the next six months, students will participate in five seminars designed to familiarize them with different aspects and services in Volusia County and to develop leadership skills. The program includes lectures, presentations, discussions and physical tours of various businesses and governmental facilities.
Seminar subjects will include: the arts; criminal justice and court system; economic development; manufacturing; educational and governmental systems; leadership, diversity, and ethics; sports marketing; healthcare; and social services.
Hosts and tour sites include the Atlantic Center for the Arts, Daytona Tortugas at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, Daytona International Speedway & NASCAR, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Halifax Health Medical Center, Halifax Urban Ministries’ Hope Place, Houligan’s a Spirited Sports Grille, Ladies Professional Golf Association, Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols’ Courtroom, SMA Healthcare’s Residential Adolescent Program, Teledyne Oil & Gas, Volusia County Council Chambers, Volusia County Historic Courthouse, Volusia County Elections Department, and Volusia County Schools’ District Administrative Complex.
This year’s program sponsors include FAIRWINDS Credit Union, Houligan’s a Spirited Sports Grille and Rosaria C. Upchurch, Ph.D., LMFT of Upchurch Counseling & Therapy.
Participating in this year’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Program are:
Atlantic High School
DeLand High School
Deltona High School
Mainland High School
New Smyrna Beach High School
Pine Ridge High School
Seabreeze High School
Spruce Creek High School
Taylor Middle-High School
University High School
