Monroe County School District Announces Sunshine State Scholar Winner

Superintendent of Schools Mark T. Porter has announced that Seth Landry from Marathon High School will represent the Monroe County School District at the Sunshine State Scholars Program in February 2015. Each year the local high schools nominate a junior who is distinguished in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to be their representative as the District Sunshine State Scholar. One outstanding student represents each high school, and the three nominees were Natalia Gonzalez from Coral Shores High School, Kevin Coward from Key West High School, and Seth Landry from Marathon High School.

From the three outstanding students, this year’s committee has selected Seth Landry from Marathon High School as the 2014-2015 Monroe County Sunshine State Scholar. Seth Landry currently has a 4.52 weighted GPA. “Research is what I wish to pursue, because everything begins with research in order to find the problems and their solutions,” stated Landry. “There are so many unanswered mysteries, and as progress moves forward, even more appear. I want to be able to understand them, know where they are and what they do, and apply it all towards new discoveries so I can solve these problems.”

Superintendent Mark Porter commented, “Seth Landry is a truly exemplary representative of the Monroe County Schools in the Sunshine State Scholar program. Seth’s accomplishments at Marathon High School and throughout his career are a tribute to his ability and work ethic, and a tribute to his supportive parents and teachers as well. We are proud of Seth Landry and his accomplishments. Congratulations!”

The District scholar, parents, and a teacher who has had a significant influence will be invited to travel to Orlando for a two-day program.

Congratulations to all three students who also will be recognized for their outstanding achievement at a School Board Meeting held in their area.