Eleven Martin County School District seniors were recognized as winners in the 43rd annual Pathfinder Awards, earning top honors among students from Martin and Palm Beach counties.
The Pathfinder Awards recognize outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate excellence across a wide range of academic, artistic, technical, athletic, and community‑focused categories. Each year, students are evaluated alongside peers from across the two counties in one of the region’s most comprehensive and competitive recognition programs.
Congratulations to the following MCSD students for their achievements:
Ella Morey, Martin County High School – 1st Place, Forensics/Speech
Sonya Ulman, South Fork High School – 2nd Place, History/Political Science
Mallory Goddard, Martin County High School – 2nd Place, Music/Vocal
Madelyn Bussom, Martin County High School – 2nd Place, Sport
Nina Puma, Jensen Beach High School – 3rd Place, Art
Jaxen Markley, Jensen Beach High School – 3rd Place, Literature
Theodore Smail, Jensen Beach High School – 3rd Place, Business
Varun Singh, South Fork High School – 3rd Place, Computer Engineering & Technology
Sydney Spears, Martin County High School – 4th Place, Community Involvement
Madeline Parr, Jensen Beach High School – 4th Place, Science
Zane Price, Jensen Beach High School – 4th Place, Music/Instrumental
Martin County School District congratulates these students for their dedication, talent, and hard work, and commends all nominees who represented their schools with excellence.
View the full list of nominees here.



