2026 Pathfinder Winners

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 communityfocused 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 School1st Place, Forensics/Speech

  • Sonya Ulman, South Fork High School2nd Place, History/Political Science

  • Mallory Goddard, Martin County High School2nd Place, Music/Vocal

  • Madelyn Bussom, Martin County High School2nd Place, Sport

  • Nina Puma, Jensen Beach High School3rd Place, Art

  • Jaxen Markley, Jensen Beach High School3rd Place, Literature

  • Theodore Smail, Jensen Beach High School3rd Place, Business

  • Varun Singh, South Fork High School3rd Place, Computer Engineering & Technology

  • Sydney Spears, Martin County High School4th Place, Community Involvement

  • Madeline Parr, Jensen Beach High School4th Place, Science

  • Zane Price, Jensen Beach High School4th 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.