WeAreFLU - Derekaisha Bush, Class of 2019
WeAreFLU Profile - Derekaisha Bush - Class of 2019 Future Leaders United After-School Enrichment and Mentoring Program President 2018-2019 school year will be attending the University of South Florida majoring in Premedical Sciences.
Derekaisha Bush ‘19
Future Leaders United President 2018-2019
2019 Trojan of the Year
University of South Florida
Derekaisha Bush is a proud Trojan. She served as the 3rd President of the Future Leaders United Enrichment and Mentoring Program for the 2018-2019 school year. Derekaisha has managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA throughout high school, received an Academic Award of Excellence and is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. Derekaisha will be attending the University of South Florida this fall majoring in Premedical Sciences. Derekaisha was selected as the 2019 Trojan of the Year for her commitment to working along side her fellow classmates and community members to empower and improve the quality of life for all members of the Pine Hills Community, as well as her outstanding academic performance over the years. Her ambition has led her to obtaining 28 college acceptances totaling $200,000 in scholarships with an additional $2,000 scholarship from the United Foundation of Central Florida sponsored by Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill: Orlando owner Mrs. Zorida Pritipal.
I’m always willing to work hard and help others out when I can, while taking pride in my work and in my fellow peers.
Graduating Class: 2019
Attending: University of South Florida
Major: Premedical Sciences
Derekaisha Bush with her Executive Board for Future Leader United (Left to Right: Citlalli, Eboni, Derekaisha, Ms. Sandra Fatmi, Rebecca, Sandra, Joshua)
Email: derekaishabush@gmail.com
Describe your recent success in detail.: Recently managed to receive well over $200,000 in scholarships as well as receive Trojan of the Year at Evans High School. I’ve been accepted to over 28+ colleges and receive the Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholarship
How did Future Leaders United, if at all, prepare you for or propel you towards this achievement?: Because of FLU I was able to gain experience and community service hours. With the community involvements, many organizations seen how active I was in my community and decided to invest in me.
Derekaisha with her some of her FLU Family. (Left to Right: Foline, Jency, Derekaisha, and Eboni)
Anything else you would like us to know about yourself or your accomplishment?: I am a hardworking and diligent Fluite. I was the President for the 2018-2019 school year and I plan on investing back into FLU because FLU took the time to invest into me.
Bright Futures is the name of a scholarship program in the state of Florida. It is funded by the Florida Lottery and was first started in 1997.
Florida Medallion Scholars: Requires a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0, an ACT composite score of 26 or SAT combined reading/math score of 1170, and 75 service hours.
WeAreFLU - Sandra Petit-Frere, Class of 2019
WeAreFLU Profile - Sandra Petit-Frere - Class of 2019 will be attending Grand Canyon University in the Fall majoring in Nursing.
Sandra Petit-Frere ‘19
Future Leaders United Secretary 2018-2019
Grand Canyon University
Graduating Class: 2019
Attending: Grand Canyon University
Major: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Email: Sandrapetitfrere14@gmail.com
Describe your recent success in detail.: My recent success was that I graduated high school with honors and with a 4.5 weighted GPA. I have the honor to attend an out of state college without paying out of state tuition and out of 5 of my moms kids I will be the FIRST to attend an out of state college and the first to major in Nursing.
How did Future Leaders United, if at all, prepare you for or propel you towards this achievement?: To begin with, I was able to participate in one of THE best after school programs at Evans High School. F.L.U has helped me in so many ways. For example, they opened my eyes to the bigotry and hatred that is going around in my community. I was able to meet influential people such as Governors, Mayors, Doctors, Rappers, and I was able to go to networking events. Lastly, F.L.U gave me scholarship that will help me further my education in this institution.
Anything else you would like us to know about yourself or your accomplishment?: One thing I have learned about myself was to NEVER judge a book by its cover because you never know who that person is and how that person will be able to help you in the near future. I was taught how to not always put myself first because sometimes it comes off as selfish.
WeAreFLU - Trinay Smith, Class of 2019
WeAreFLU Profile - Trinay Smith - Class of 2019 will be attending Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in the Fall majoring in Computer Information Systems and will be joining the FAMU ROTC Program as a recipient of the United States Army Minuteman Scholarship.
Trinay Smith ‘19
United States Army Minuteman Scholarship Recipient - Florida A&M University
Graduating Class: 2019
Attending: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in the Fall of the 2019-2020 school year
Major: Computer Information Systems
Email: trinayns@gmail.com
Describe your recent success in detail.: I am on track to becoming a freshman at Florida A & M University. I will be apart of the ROTC program and I will continue to give back to my community.
How did Future Leaders United, if at all, prepare you for or propel you towards this achievement?: Future Leaders United is a wonderful program. I was able to meet so many influential people in the Orlando community. F.L.U has made me more humble and appreciative of the achievements I earn.
Anything else you would like us to know about yourself or your accomplishment?: Something I learned is to look at all the options available to you before you make a decision on how you will start life beyond school.
Trinay being notified that she was nominated to receive the Minuteman Scholarship Presented by the Honorable Allie L. Braswell, Jr. Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army and 1SG Ringrose
Left to Right: Honorable Allie L. Braswell, Jr, Trinay Smith, Ms. Sandra Fatmi, 1SG Ringrose
United States Military Scholarship
Presented by The Honorable Allie L. Braswell, Jr. Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army and 1SG Ringrose.
Minuteman Scholarship Program
The Minuteman Scholarship is a Reserve Officer’s Training Corps ( ROTC) Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) scholarship that was introduced in 2015 to enhance the Army Reserve’s ability to recruit highly qualified cadets every year. All qualified applicants for ROTC scholarships may apply for consideration for a Minuteman Scholarship. The Minuteman Scholarship covers full tuition and fees (uncapped) or $10,000 per year toward room and board at any college or university served by an Army (ROTC) program. Scholarship recipients also receive a yearly book allowance of $1,200 and a monthly stipend of $420 while attending school enrolled in the ROTC program. Minuteman Scholarship recipients must serve in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), in which they participate in an Army Reserve unit’s monthly drills and a 14-day annual training for which they are paid as a E-5/Sergeant. After graduation and commissioning, Minuteman Scholarship recipients are guaranteed placement in the Army Reserve.