WeAreFLU - Sephora Zephyr, Class of 2020
WeAreFLU Profile - Sephora Zephyre in the UFCF - FLU Indelible Class of 2020 was ranked number 5 out of 522 students at Maynard Evans High School. She attends the University of Florida as a Health Sciences Major.
Sephora Zephyre
Sephora Zephyre in the UFCF - FLU Indelible Class of 2020 was ranked number 5 out of 522 students at Maynard Evans High School. She attends the University of Florida as a Health Sciences Major.
WeAreFLU - Sandler Fleurima, Class of 2018
WeAreFLU Profile - Sandler Fleurima, Class of 2018 attending Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University majoring in Broadcast Journalism. He currently serves as the 2019 - 2020 Mister Haitian Cultural Club representing the Haitian Community at FAMU, FSU, and TCC…. Read More!
Sandler Fleurima ‘18
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Business Owner -StyledByHennessy
2019 - 2020 Mister Haitian Cultural Club
Class of 2019 Evans High School
Graduating Class: 2022
Attending: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Email: sandlerfleurima@gmail.com
Describe your recent success in detail.: Started my own Wardrobe Styling Business •StyledByHennessy• Business Instagram Page :@_hennessyofficial
Currently serve as the 2019-2020 Mister Haitian Cultural Club . Which means that I represent the Haitian community at FAMU, FSU & TCC
A member of the Melodic Stepping Experience.
How did Future Leaders United, if at all, prepare you for or propel you towards this achievement?: Future Leaders United gave me the strength to rise above every obstacle that came my way. I had the opportunity to connect with many amazing individuals while being in this organization. Future Leaders United has motivated me to keep going in life and to always stay true to myself !
Anything else you would like us to know about yourself or your accomplishment?: This upcoming semester I plan on searching for internships and great opportunities to ensure that my life after college is secured!
WeAreFLU - Daftne Sanchez, Class of 2018
WeAreFLU Profile - Daftne Sanchez, Class of 2018 attending the University of Central Florida majoring in Legal Studies. Throughout this academic year, Daftne has become a Duly Certified Volunteer Advocate for Children (VAC) by the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association…. Read More!
Daftne Sanchez ‘18
University of Central Florida
Secretary for Knights of Social Justice
Community Service Chair for the Dominican Student Association
Education/Juvenile Justice for the NAACP
Graduating Class: 2018
Attending: University or Central Florida
What Are You Studying: Legal Studies
Email: daftne.sanchez@knights.ucf.edu
Describe your recent success in detail.: Our plans that we make for ourselves, are nothing in comparison to what God has planned out for us. We live in a world where we easily give up when things do not go as we wish or hope for. Last year, I was that individual - in a place where I struggled to accept that what happens to me is not because of me, it's FOR me. Once I’ve accepted that, everything else falls in place.
During my first semester at the University of Central Florida (UCF), the first three months of my membership of attending a UCF organization called "Knights For Social Justice" (KSJ), I was appointed the position of Secretary. Within the same time frame, I ran for another position called, "Community Service Chair" for the newly chartered organization called, "The Dominican Student Association" (DSA). Two months later, I applied for a position for The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter. Based upon my interview, they determined that I would be the perfect fit for the cabinet level position, "Education/Juvenile Justice". Two months later today, I received an email of my acceptance as a certified Volunteer Advocate for Children (VAC) in Orange County for "The Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association". Recently I have received news of being featured among students of University of Central Florida (UCF) from Pine Hills from the Legal Studies department. I am overall, excited to see what the year has left for me.
Daftne participating in March For Our Lives in Washington, DC alongside her fellow FLUITES.
How did Future Leaders United, if at all, prepare you for or propel you towards this achievement?: I am very grateful to be apart of a program that has guided me and my peers to fulfill our goals in life. There are far too many reasons why Future Leaders United has became such a popular subject among our community .For the most part, I was remotely a quiet individual with a lot to say! In the beginning I’ve lacked leadership skills and did not understand why I had to perceive myself as such a leader. Although I quickly realized that in any occupation you pursue, you’ve must have the qualities of a leader to do what you must successfully. Fortunately, FLU provided me with all the tools that I needed to become just that, a leader. I was selected to serve as the FLU Ambassador and with the work I did I was selected to serve as the President of the Youth Advisory Board. Youth Advisory Board is the very 1st of its kind in Orange County, FL Government's Children and Family Services Division - Community Action Centers (Pine Hills Location) this Youth Advisory Board was established to advise the center on its programming and brings valuable youth perspectives to the center. Advising for programs through shared decision-making to transform and create positive change in Orange County. Creating free youth-driven programming through workshops, training, and community outreach focuses on topics such as but not limited to financial literacy, drug/violence prevention, job preparedness, the importance of voter education, and the importance of knowing our rights.
I have to admit, the best part of being molded into a leader was being able to be myself. I didn’t have to be someone else to be accepted as such. Throughout the program, as students we were always introduced or revisited by special guests that have come to share with us their stories of their success and have always left us, including myself, a drive to improve ourselves and a thirst for more knowledge. We’ve had plenty of opportunities to attend events and trips such as ‘March For Our Lives’ in Washington D.C the previous year. That was an eye-opener and most importantly, a sign for me to hold on to my vision I have for myself and for our society. There’s always something to look forward to every Tuesday that we meet. Not once have I walked in and have questioned my presence in the room. Myself and other Fluites were always shown recognition and support for our voices. Our voices mattered. We were all in a room and when we spoke, we were heard. Through these experiences I have been taught the value of making connections, relationships, communication, and most importantly the value of unity in a community.
Daftne and her younger sister Alexandra
Anything else you would like us to know about yourself or your accomplishment?: My success, my heart’s desire and my passion has a lot to do with my upbringing. I’ll let you in on a situation I have not shared with the public. At the moment, and for quite some time, I have been the provider for my family. My mother continues to inspire me to keep going despite the predicament she is in. My younger sister inspires me to never give up on myself no matter how challenging life is. The truth is, I was expected to act mature as an adult but was forced to keep quiet about things no child shouldn’t have. One of the best things I loved while attending Evans was community service and meeting Ms. Sandra Fatmi. Whether it was painting murals, on campus, helping set up community events such as the Taste of Pine Hills, or even attending our monthly Pine Hills Community Council Meetings those experiences have shaped me to become humble, caring and also resourceful to others. Ms.Sandra Fatmi has became more than a mentor, she’s my second mom and continues to support me and my endeavors. I hope to one day share my stories with the world to show them that even when it feels like it’s the end of the world, tomorrow is a new beginning.
Daftne’s story was also featured in online via News 6 Orlando WKMG ClickOrlando
Click Link to read Daftne’s Story Orlando teen once in foster care shares story after years of witnessing domestic abuse
WeAreFLU - John Edouard, Class of 2019
WeAreFLU Profile - John Edouard, Class of 2019 attending Valencia College in the fall majoring in Business Administration. John is also the 2019 recipient of the Pine Hills Community Council, Inc. Tulie Phillips Scholars…. Read More!
John Edouard ‘19
Valencia College
2019 Pine Hills Community Council, Inc.
Tulie Phillips Scholarship Recipient
Graduating Class: 2019
Attending.: Valencia College
Majoring: Business Administration
Email: Johnedouard.clever@gmail.com
Describe your recent success in detail.: I am the first generation to have a high school diploma in my family and will be attending college.
How did Future Leaders United, if at all, prepare you for or propel you towards this achievement?: Future Leaders United have pushed me harder to chase my dreams by supporting me throughout my senior year in High School. The leadership, Listening, communication skills I’m using now is because Flu have taught me these skills. These are not temporary but they are permanent. In order, for me to achieve my goals I have applied them daily to be successful.
Anything else you would like us to know about yourself or your accomplishment?: I am a young ambitious man who are going to make something out of nothing.
Pine Hills Community Council, Inc.
2019 Tulie Phillips Scholarship Recipient
Eligible candidates must be residents of the Pine Hills community. The recipient was selected by the Pine Hills Education Committee. The Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale. Must be Evans High School graduate.
The Pine Hills Community Council is incorporated as a non-profit corporation, advancing the economic, social, cultural and citizenship interests of the people in Pine Hills. We invite you to join with us in service for a better, more pleasant and informed community.
Tulie Lucretia Phillips (1931-1997) was secretary and then president of the Pine Hills Community Council. Her energy and focus helped to revitalize the Council, giving it a sense of purpose and tangible objectives. She was a tireless community advocate. She tended the Pine Hills booth at the Central Florida Fair, worked as a realtor in her own brokerage firm (Contemporary Real Estate and Investments, Inc.), and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. She served on the Orlando-Winter Park Board ofRealtors as chair of the Professional Standards Committee and of the Committee on Equal Opportunity. Tulie was named to the Princeton Hospital Council on Aging in 1996 and then to the Orange County Code Enforcement Board. She coordinated numerous community events bolstering pride among the residents of Pine Hills. She remains a positive force for improvement in the community and a continuing source of inspiration.
WeAreFLU - Theveline Corriolant, Class of 2018
WeAreFLU Profile - Theveline Corriolant - Class of 2018 attending Valencia College on the direct connect path to the University of Central Florida majoring in Nursing.
Theveline Corriolant ‘19
Valencia College/University of Central Florida
Name: Theveline Corriolant
Graduating Class: 2018
Attending: Valencia College Direct Connect Transfer University of Central Florida
Majoring: Nursing
Email: Tcorriolant@gmail.com
Describe your recent success in detail.: I have been attending Valencia college for 1 year now and have been keeping up with my school work and grades while doing community service at Rosemont Community Center and hoping to begin volunteering at Advent Health.
How did Future Leaders United, if at all, prepare you for or propel you towards this achievement?: Future leaders have helped me prepare for this in more ways than one. The main help I would say they gave me is helping me make that smooth transition from high school to college. Many students go into college feeling scared because this is now adulthood for them but with Future Leaders United they helped me see exactly how college was going to be with all of the college tours that we experienced. They also helped me stay involved with my community and encouraged me to learn about and become involved with community service.
Anything else you would like us to know about yourself or your accomplishment?: I would like you to know that I am a very dedicated person. Also, when I saying I'm going to do something I do it will all my heart if I can do it.
WeAreFLU - Veronica Bien-Aime, Class of 2019
WeAreFLU Profile - Veronica Bien-Aime - Class of 2019 will be attending Orange Technical College in the Fall to participate in the Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
Veronica Bien-Aime ’19
Orange Technical College
Graduating Class: 2019
Attending: Orlando Technical College
Studying: Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Email: vbienaime1234@gmail.com
Describe your recent success in detail.: Graduated Maynard Evans High School with 4.7 weighted/ 3.8 unweighted
How did Future Leaders United, if at all, prepare you for or propel you towards this achievement?: Future Leaders United gave me the courage to step out of my comfort zone and experience new things such as other opportunities with the knowledgeable individuals we meet. I've been able to be more myself and gain leadership and teamwork experience as well as learn to better manage my time and being consistent in whatever I do. This kept me focus and give my all from beginning to the end.
WeAreFLU - Rose St Preux, Class of 2019
WeAreFLU Profile - Rose St Preux - Class of 2019 will be attending Valencia College in the Fall majoring in Nursing.
Rose St Preux ‘19
Valencia College
Describe your recent success in detail.: My recent success would have to be me being the first in my family to graduate high school with a high school diploma and going to college to pursue my dreams.
How did Future Leaders United, if at all, prepare you for or propel you towards this achievement?: Future leaders united have taught me how to work well with other people, how to be more involve out into the world. How to help and support people. I thank future leaders united for supporting me to be where I am today and for making me who I am.
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.