Drawin Flores performing a clarinet solo on a stage, standing beside a music stand in front of purple theater curtains.

EFSC Student Finds Community and Achievement through Music

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Achievement through Music When EFSC Student Darwin Flores took up the clarinet, he never imagined a future where he’d be standing on stage, winning a statewide collegiate competition. “It was very exciting—a surprise,” said Flores. “I wasn’t expecting it.” Flores, who moved from Honduras to Florida over two years ago, enrolled in EFSC’s Associate in […]

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Large cast group poses onstage in costume for a theatrical production of “Into the Woods,” standing in front of a forest backdrop. The group wears a variety of colorful fairy tale-inspired outfits, including dresses, cloaks, hats, and formal jackets, while arranged in rows across the stage set.

“A Dream Production”: EFSC Theatre Earns “Superior” Rating for “Into the Woods”

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On May 12, 2026, the Florida College System Activities Association Theatre Division awarded a Superior ranking to Eastern Florida State College’s production of Into the Woods, which was presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). A Superior is the highest honor a production can receive. This special recognition, based on a 100-point rubric,

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Alayna Castro King in a green graduation cap and gown stands indoors holding two Eastern Florida State College diploma covers near a staircase with glass railings. A purple commemorative ribbon is pinned to the gown.

EFSC Graduate Honors Sister’s Memory at Commencement Ceremony

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On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the 2 p.m. EFSC Commencement Ceremony, Alayna Castro-King walked across the stage— not only to celebrate her own academic achievements, but also to honor the memory of her sister, Alcenta, who passed away two weeks before graduation. “She was one of my best friends,” said Alayna. “To be able

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Justin Archey, EFSC Crime Scene Technology instructor, stands by a shelf of human skull replicas

From Classroom to Crime Scene: EFSC Prepares Students for Careers in Forensics and Criminal Justice

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Popularized by televised dramas, the fields of crime scene investigation and criminal justice provide a range of popular career opportunities and pathways. At Eastern Florida State College, students can begin their journey into the world of forensics and public safety by choosing among four degree and certificate options. “Learning crime scene technology is not like

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