Class of 2021: Jeff Saint Fleur, Santaluces High School valedictorian
Editor s note: The Palm Beach Post is running profiles of the Class of 2021 valedictorians from district-run traditional high schools. Read them all here.
Using brain power, hard work and technology, Santaluces High School valedictorian Jeff Saint Fleur wants to make transportation better.
“I’m fascinated by what Elon Musk is doing with Tesla. I want to be part of that growing industry. It’s inspiring what the human mind can achieve,” said Jeff, 18, who plans to attend Florida Atlantic University.
Born in Haiti, Jeff and his sister, Jennifer, and father, Wilmann, moved to Brooklyn, New York, when he was 8 years old. The three came to Palm Beach County in 2008 and settled in Lake Worth Beach.
Excess nitrogen turns sargassum into toxic algae infestation 1 minute read
By Ivonne Malaver
Miami, Jun 3 (EFE).- Sargassum, a seaweed vital for marine wildlife, is becoming toxic due to an excessive level of nitrogen and invading US beaches, a scientific report showed.
Famous for their white sandy beaches, Florida and the Caribbean are slowly being infested by the toxic algae, creating a brown stream of smelly seaweed.
The level of nitrogen has increased by 111% which is both “a big surprise” and “a big problem,” according to Florida Atlantic University professor Brian Lapointe.
The excessive nitrogen levels are a result of human activity, which have greatly altered global levels of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles, according to Lapointe.
Twelve exemplary high school seniors earn selection in to First Tee College Scholarship Program June 03, 2021
Twelve high school seniors earn selection into First Tee College Scholarship Program
Twelve high school graduates have been selected to the First Tee College Scholarship Program based on academic performance, length and involvement in First Tee programs, financial need and commitment to volunteerism. This class of scholars includes aspiring engineers, accountants, teachers and environmental activists, all of whom will be attending stand out colleges and universities, including Dartmouth College, University of Pennsylvania, Boston College, Indiana University and other top institutions across the country.
Selected from a national pool of candidates, the Scholars represent diverse backgrounds from communities across the First Tee network. The class is comprised of eight females and four males and 59% are ethnically diverse. The Scholars’ averag
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