GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced on Wednesday the 30^th Annual Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team, a recognition program that honors 24 graduating student-athletes who excel in both athletics and academics. With this being one of the most important special recognition programs the FHSAA sponsors, 12 girls and 12 boys from all over the state will be awarded a total of $50,000 in scholarships.
 
“The hardworking men and women of Florida’s dairy industry are honored to recognize the significant accomplishments of these amazing student-athletes,” says Florida Dairy Farmers CEO, Michele Cooper. “We’re excited to support a program that has a great tradition of encouraging excellence on the field and in the classroom and we’re proud to support students that have the special mix of work ethic and determination required to succeed at both.”
 
To be eligible for this award, students must be a graduating senior with a minimum 3.5 unweighted grade point average and earned a minimum of two varsity letters in at least two different sports during their junior and senior year. The 2024 Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team selection committee evaluated scholarship nominees based on their athletic participation, academic record, extracurricular activities, community service and essay.

Each Florida Dairy Famers Academic All-State Team member will be recognized at a banquet on Monday, June 3 where they will receive a $1,700 scholarship and a commemorative medallion. Out of the 24 All-State Team members, one male and one female will be named the Ronald N. Davis Scholar-Athletes of the Year, the FHSAA’s most prestigious honor bestowed on any active student-athlete. The winners of this award will earn a commemorative trophy and an additional $4,600 in scholarship funds – $6,300 in total.
The members of the 2024 Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team are:

Molly Beliveau, First Academy Leesburg – Molly Beliveau holds a 4.0 GPA, ranks second in her graduating class and is a Florida Academic Scholar. She participated in volleyball, soccer, track and field, and basketball throughout her high school career. Beliveau holds three school records in track. Outside of sports, Beliveau was an active student government member, National Honor Society, Key Club, Hispanic Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and on the Broadcasting Team. Beliveau earned over 300 service hours by working with Tri-County Volleyball, FBC Thrift Store and Villages Elementary. She is the daughter of Jennifer Beliveau and plans to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville to study chemical engineering.

Coby Bitman, Trinity Prep (Winter Park) – Coby Bitman owns a 3.95 GPA and is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction. He is a member of the National Honor Society, National Mathematics Honor Society, and Hispanic Honor Society. Bitman was a member of both the swimming and lacrosse teams, earning trips to both districts and regionals.  Bitman was highly involved outside of the classroom and athletics, most notably in: Students Against Destructive Decisions Club where he served as Vice President, Surfriders Club, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Photography Club, and Business and Investing Club. He was able to earn over 300 service hours volunteering with Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando, Trinity Prep National Honor Society, and Come Together for Israel Student Initiative. He is the of son to Deborah and Ronnie Bitman and plans to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Hannah Bittner, Episcopal School of Jacksonville – Hannah Bittner owns a 4.0 GPA and is ranked sixth in her graduating class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and National Art Honor Society. Hannah was on both the basketball and lacrosse team all four years of high school. Along with being All-District for basketball and a USA Academic All-American, she was awarded the Tristyn Bailey Award. Outside of sports, Bittner was a member of the Eagle Ambassadors and Leadership Team. Bittner earned more than 300 service hours over all four years. She is the of daughter to Lori and Mike Bittner and will be studying psychology at the University of Virginia in Charlotteville, Virigina next fall.

Madden Bourst, Olympia (Orlando) – Madden Bourst owns a 3.97 GPA, is Valedictorian of his senior class and an Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor. He is a member of the National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, and National English Honor Society. Madden was a member of the wrestling and baseball team all four years of high school. Throughout his wrestling career, he won a district championship, district dual championship, and Metro Conference championship, and ranked third the state of Florida. Bourst was the founder and president of the Pickleball Club and Vice President of the National Technical Honor Society. Bourst earned over 250 service hours volunteering for Little League baseball and youth wrestling clubs. He is the son of Jeremy and Susan Bourst and is planning to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland to major in engineering.

Grace Brady, Trinity Prep (Winter Park) – Grace Brady owns a 4.0 GPA and is a member of National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, and National Spanish Honor Society.  The Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction earned varsity letters in track and field, volleyball, and cross country throughout her high school career. She earned the title of captain in all three sports and was a member of a district champion volleyball team. Outside of sports, Brady was the President of the Students Against Destructive Decisions Club, the Secretary and Event Coordinator for Best Buddies, and founder of the Fighting Banned Books Club. She volunteers with Advent Health, Surfriders, and Trinity Prep National Honor Society earning over 400 service hours.  Grace is the daughter of Denise and Jeffery Brady and is planning to attend Georgetown University in Washington DC.

Caden Clifton, Trinity Prep (Winter Park) – Cade Clifton holds a 3.55 GPA and is a member of multiple honor societies including: National Honor Society, National Social Studies Honor Society, and Spanish National Honor Society. Clifton was a member of the cross country, track and field, and soccer team all four years of high school. Throughout his high school athletic career, Clifton competed at the district, regional and state level for cross country, track and field and soccer.  He was a member of the 2023 Florida High School Soccer State Championship team. On top of athletics, Clifton serves as president of the Bread and Backpacks Club and treasurer of the Best Buddies Club. He has earned well over 500 community service hours. He is the son of Colette and Woodrow Clifton and is planning to attend Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York or St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario.

Neil Diasti, Plant (Tampa) – Neil Diasti owns a 3.92 GPA and ranks second out of 598 students in his senior class. Throughout his four years of high school, he was a member of the swimming, and track and field team serving as captain his senior year for both teams. Diasti is a member of the Order of the Black and Gold, Beta Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Panther Advisory Council. He also served as class president for three years. He volunteers his time with Special Olympics and Relay for Life earning over 400 hours of community service. He is the son of Ria Diasti and plans to attend the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in the fall, studying chemistry and economics.

Jack Gilvary, Flagler Palm Coast – Jack Gilvary owns a 4.0 GPA, ranks second in his senior class of 625 students, and is a National Merit Commended Scholar.  The Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor participated in both cross country and track and field throughout his four years at Flagler Palm Coast High School.  Outside of sports, Gilvary serves as vice president of Future Problem Solvers and is the cofounder of Project SPARK, which works with Title I Elementary Schools to expand STEM opportunities. Gilvary accumulated about 300 service hours with Parkview Baptist Church, Habitat for Humanity, and Imagine School. Gilvary is the son of John and Laura Gilvary and plans to study in sports management in college.

William Holland, Episcopal School of Jacksonville – William Holland holds a 3.93 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society. He was on the baseball, basketball, and football team throughout his high school career, earning the title of MVP and team captain for baseball. Other than sports, Holland is member of Community Cares Club, Chess Club, Debate Club and Sports Management Club. Holland has earned over 100 service hours through his work with baseball camps and tutoring for the National Honor Society. He is the son Deanna and Greg Holland and plans to study finance and engineering.

Evan Hurwitz, Miami Country Day – Evan Hurwitz holds a 3.98 GPA, is a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist, and in the top 5% of his graduating class. Hurwitz was a member of the swimming, basketball, and lacrosse teams during his high school athletics career. He was a swimming state finalist and earned an Honorable Mention from the Miami Herald for lacrosse in his sophomore year. Outside of the classroom and school athletics, Hurwitz participated in Mock Trial and Debate Club, the Jewish Student Union, and Club Lacrosse. He earned over 200 community service hours and worked as a lacrosse coach and counselor throughout high school. He is the son to Steven and Amy Hurwitz and is planning to major in engineering in college.

Davis Johnson, Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville) – Davis Johnson owns a 4.0 GPA and ranks third in her senior class of 314 students. Johnson is a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist and will be graduating with an Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma. Johnson earned varsity letters in track and field and cross country.  She was named to the 2022 and 2023 All-Region Cross Country Teams and member of the 2023 2A Florida High School Cross Country State Championship team. Johnson serves as secretary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and is a member of Spanish Club, History Club, and Catholic Athletes for Christ. She earned more than 300 service hours during her four years of high school. She is the daughter of Ana and Chris Johnson and is planning to attend Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia to study in pre-medicine.

Ethan Korkes, Apopka – Ethan Korkes owns a 4.0 GPA and is ranked sixth out of a senior class of over 800 students. Korkes has been awarded a spot on the President’s List for Valencia College and was a part of the All-Metro Academic Team. Korkes earned varsity letters in football, weightlifting, and lacrosse all four years of high school. Korkes was a member of the Robotics National Championship team, Battle of the Books, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes all four years of high school. He earned over 500 community service hours volunteering with Pop Warner. He is the son of Jennifer and Shane Korkes and is going to be attending Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in the fall studying engineering.

Alexandra Lowery, Southeast (Bradenton) – Alexandra Lowery owns a 3.96 GPA and is ranked second in her graduating class. She has been awarded the Yale Book Award and the Anne Frank Humanitarian Award. Lowery participated in flag football, soccer, and swimming over her four years of high school.  Lowery was named Soccer Player of the Year in 2020 and 2023 by MaxPreps.  She was an active member in Southeast Television Program, Seminole Pride and National Honor Society. Lowery earned 1300 community service hours with Foundation for Dreams. She is the daughter of Jill and Jonah Lowery and will attend Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to study kinesiology.

Brad Malick-Beltran, Barron Collier (Naples) – Brad Malick-Beltran holds a 4.0 GPA and is ranked first in his graduating class. He was named a National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction and earned a National Merit Letter of Commendation. Malick-Beltran participated in both track and field, and cross country all four years at Barron Collier High School. Outside of sports, he is a member of National Honor Society and Key Club and serves as an executive board member of Marine Science & Fishing Club. Malick-Beltran accumulated over 150 community service hours and worked at Gulf Coast Runners as a youth coach. He is the son of Cheryl Malik and Michael Beltran and plans to attend Florida International University in Miami to study mechanical engineering.

Peyton Mason, Lemon Bay (Englewood) – Peyton Mason owns a 3.91 GPA and is ranked twelfth in his graduating class. Mason earned varsity letters in football, basketball, and track and field during his high school athletic career. Outside of sports, Mason holds leadership positions in three honor societies including National, Science and English. Mason earned more than 200 community service hours through volunteering with Garden Elementary, National Honor Society and golf tournaments. He is the son of Tracy Mason and plans to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

William Morales, Bolles (Jacksonville) – William Morales owns a 3.84 GPA and is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction. All four years of high school, Morales earned varsity letters in cross country, soccer, and track and field. His junior and senior year, he was selected to the All-News4JAX First Team for soccer.  Morales was a member of National Honor Society, Chinese National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Not only did he earn more than 100 hours of community service volunteering with River City Church and Hunger Fight, but he also worked as a youth soccer referee for the past four years. He is the son of Michael and Lauren Morales and plans to attend the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virigina to study business.

Ryleigh Rendina, Astronaut (Titusville) – Ryleigh Rendina owns a 4.0 GPA and is ranked first in her graduating class. The Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction participated in swimming and diving, softball, and basketball during her time at Astronaut High School.  She qualified for the Florida High School Swimming and Diving State Championships every year since her sophomore year and placed sixth in diving her senior year. Rendina serves as Student Government treasurer, Anchor Club president, and Mu Alpha Theta vice president. She exceeded over 800 community service hours through volunteering at the veterinary hospital, her church, and local schools. She is daughter to Michael and Tracey Rendina and plans to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville to study biomedical engineering.

Rayna Rideout, Cambridge Christian (Tampa) – Rayna Rideout owns a 4.0 GPA and is ranked first her graduating class. Rideout was a member of both the volleyball and beach volleyball team all four years of high school. Outside of sports, Rideout served as National Honor Society president her senior year and was a member of Student Leadership Institute, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honor Society and Science Honor Society. Rideout earned more than 200 community service hours by volunteering with Medical Mission Trips and as a tutor. She is the daughter of Christy Rideout and plans to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville to study biochemistry in the fall.

Mikkel Ross, Marathon – Mikkel Ross owns a 3.67 GPA and is ranked fifth in her senior class. The Advanced Placement Scholar earned 14 varsity letters through her participation in cross country, weightlifting, soccer, golf and track and field. Outside of sports, Ross serves as Student Government president, National Honor Society president, and Editor-in-Chief of her school yearbook. Ross earned 200 community service hours and worked in the hotel industry throughout high school. She is the daughter to April and Michael Ross and plans to attend the University of Miami in Coral Gables to major in health studies.

Joseph Ruiz, Belen Jesuit (Miami) – Joseph Ruiz owns a 4.0 GPA, is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction and National Hispanic Recognition Scholar. Ruiz earned eight varsity letters in cross country and track and field. He was a member of the Florida High School Cross Country State Championship team all four years of high school. He is a member of Peer Ministry and earned over 200 community service hours volunteering with Foster the Grove, Holocaust Memorial Student Program, GESU Church, and Care for Creation Immersive Experience. He is the son of Suzette Megias-Ruiz and Genir Ruiz and plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Katelyn Sadorf, Spanish River (Boca Raton) – Katelyn Sadorf holds a 4.0 GPA and was awarded the WBPF25 Scholar-Athlete of the Month.  Sadorf participated in cross country and track and field all four years of high school. In 2022 and 2023, she was named to the Sun Sentinel’s All County First Team in cross country. Sadorf is the president of Physics Honor Society, Girls Who Code, and Computer Science Honor Society. She accumulated over 600 hours of community service volunteering with Clear Social, Museum of Discovery Science and Camp Invention. She is the daughter to Gretchen and Ryan Sadorf and plans to attend California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California to study computation and neural systems.

Isabella Sanchez, St. Stephens (Bradenton) – Isabella Sanchez owns a 3.98 GPA and earned the George Eastman Young Leaders award. Sanchez participated in swimming, soccer, and lacrosse all four years of high school. Sanchez is class president, Diversity and Inclusion Club president, and Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook. Sanchez earned over 200 service hours through volunteering with Learning Center, Family Fun Day, Camp Falcon, and Lunch Loggia. She is the daughter of Debra and Ruben Sanchez and plans to attend the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia to study journalism.

Rebecca Van’t Hoff, Barron Collier (Naples) – Rebecca Van’t Hoff holds a 3.97 GPA, is ranked tenth in her graduating class and an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction. Van’t Hoff was on the swimming, basketball, and track and field teams all four years of high school. The three-time state qualifier for swimming and track and field was also a member of Key Club, Pre-Med Club, Red Cross Club, and was the founder and President of the Type 1 Diabetes Club. She earned well over 100 community service hours from her work with Poinciana Elementary School, Barron Collier High School, and St. John the Evangelist. Van’t Hoff is the daughter of Maggie and Graham Van’t Hoff and plans to study pre-medicine.

Lindsey Walsh, Bishop Verot (Fort Myers) – Lindsey Walsh has a 3.99 GPA and is ranked sixth her graduating class. Walsh earned varsity letters in soccer, volleyball, and beach volleyball team during her four years of high school. In her senior year, Walsh was a member of the 2024 District Soccer Championship team. Walsh was a member of Mu Alpha Theta and served as a Freshmen Retreat Leader and FISH Camp Leader. Walsh earned over 200 community service through volunteering her time with Vacation Bible School, volleyball camp and church events. She is daughter of Trina and Michael Walsh and will be attending Florida State University in Tallahassee to study mechanical engineering in the fall.

   
About Florida Dairy Farmers
Florida Dairy Farmers (FDF) is Florida’s milk promotion organization, representing the state’s hardworking dairy farm families who locally produce more than 300 million gallons of fresh milk each year. FDF’s sponsorship of the Academic All-State Team complements the organization’s long history of supporting Florida’s student-athletes.


About the FHSAA
The Florida High School Athletic Association supervises and regulates interscholastic athletic programs for high school students at member public, private and charter schools. The organization also recognizes and honors academic achievement among student-athletes at over 800 middle, junior and senior high schools statewide. Headquartered in Gainesville, it is the official governing body for interscholastic athletics in Florida.