The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate our 48 students who have been named nominees for the 2026 Pathfinder Awards by The Palm Beach Post! These awards honor outstanding high school students in academics, the arts, athletics, leadership, and community service.
The Pathfinder Awards recognize students who excel in their fields and make a positive impact in their schools and communities. Nominees are selected by their schools and represent the best of student achievement.
South Fork High School Nominees
Academic Excellence: Peter Bazylewicz
Art: Ryan Connelly
Career & Technical Education: Hayden Mathews
Communications: Jonathan Bratt
Community Involvement: Valerie Molloy
Computer Engineering & Technology: Varun Singh
Forensics/Speech: Alexander Oteifa
History/Political Science: Sonya Ulman
Mathematics: Jacob Rogers
Music/Instrumental: Alexis Fischer
Science: Margaret Ulman
Sports: Emerson Brinn
Theatre Arts: Sabrina Zambrano
World Language: Praneel Patel
Martin County High School Nominees
Academic Excellence: Turner LaVelle
Art: Ella Smith
Business: Hunter Wilson
Career & Technical Education: Adam Soto
Communications: Devin Cratty
Community Involvement: Sydney Spears
Computer Engineering & Technology: Mathew Gambotz
Forensics/Speech: Ella Morey
History/Political Science: Emily Sequeira
Literature: Ava Witt
Mathematics: Carlon Crowley
Music/Instrumental: Alicea Lopez
Music/Vocal: Mallory Goddard
Reach for Excellence: Dawson Santos
Science: Isabella Calhoun
Sports: Madelyn Bussom
Jensen Beach High School Nominees
Academic Excellence: Wyatt Andre
Art: Nina Puma
Business: Theodore Smail
Career & Technical Education: Marin Gozdz
Communications: Morgan Ferrera
Community Involvement: Ainsley Anderson
Computer Science: Kevin Xue
Forensics/Speech: Kai Valko
History: Sienna Hinsley
Literature: Jaxon Markley
Mathematics: Genevieve Schmidt
Music/Instrumental: Zane Price
Music/Vocal: Sadie Megginson
Reach for Excellence: Madison Newman
Science: Madeline Parr
Sports: Elizabeth Fitzwater
Theater: Michael Franco
World Language: Broderick Creach
Winners will be announced this spring, highlighting the incredible achievements of students across Palm Beach and Martin counties.
About the Pathfinder Awards:
Presented by The Palm Beach Post, the Pathfinder Awards honor high school students who demonstrate excellence in academics, arts, athletics, leadership, and community service. The awards recognize students making meaningful contributions to their schools and communities.