William Floyd High School Principal Philip Scotto, William Floyd High School English teacher and WFUT president Mike Devenney, Jason Melito, William Paca Middle School teacher and Navy veteran, and Kari Garfen, William Paca Middle School teacher and WFUT local action committee chair, are pictured with some of the students enlisting in the military after graduation.
The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently recognized members of the William Floyd High School Class of 2026 who have enlisted in the military and will be serving our nation after graduation! WFUT President Mike Devenney, along with William Paca Middle School teachers Kari Garfen and U.S. Navy veteran Jason Melito, met with high school principal Philip Scotto to present the students with gifts of appreciation for their upcoming service.Â
Each student received a t-shirt and sweatshirt featuring the district logo and the words “William Floyd Alumni” on the front with the emblem of their chosen military branch on the back.
The William Floyd High School students who have chosen to serve our country in the Armed Forces after graduation include:
- Gabby Alligood (Navy)
- Dayami Carbajal Serrano (USMC)
- Christopher Chimbo Perez (USMC)
- Aldaine Forskin (USMC)
- Marquis Johnson (USMC)
- Nicolaus Lattanzi (USMC)
- Adrianna Quinones (USAF)
- Carmelo Ramos (USMC)
- Zachary Rupeck (Coast Guard)
- Sieem St. Fleur (Navy)
- Joshua Wildgoose (Navy)
- Michael Zaug (USMC)
“Fewer than one percent of Americans choose to enter the Armed Forces, making these students part of an elite group willing to answer the call to duty,†said Mr. Melito. “We are honored to recognize their commitment to our country.”
“It was a privilege to meet these students and learn about their future plans,” said Mr. Devenney. “We wish them every success and thank them for their dedication to our country.”
These same students were also honored for their upcoming service at the 11th annual “Our Community Salutes†Brookhaven recognition ceremony. They will also wear military sashes at graduation reflecting their branches of service.
Thank you to the students for their commitment – you make us proud!
Special thanks also to WFUT for recognizing these future service members.
Additional photos are in the album below!
