'Extremely Driven' Teen Graduates Twice: Brandon Shoutout

BRANDON, FL — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Janine Kurto, who nominated Keira of Brandon.

Graduate’s name

Keira

What grade is the graduate finishing?

Graduating high school, and getting her associates in the arts degree at the same time!

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

Bloomingdale Senior High School, and Hillsborough Community College

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

My daughter and best friend

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

I believe she should be recognized because she is one of the most hardworking individuals I know. She is extremely driven, and I don’t know anyone else who has graduated (from) high school and college at the same time! She is also a very vibrant young lady, with a bright future ahead of her at the University of Florida in the fall!

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

After receiving her High School Diploma and Associates Degree, she hopes to pursue a Health Sciences degree at the University of Florida to become an anesthesiologist assistant.

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Keira!

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