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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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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From his earliest memories, Damian Johnson can recall hearing an eclectic mix of Hispanic, reggaeton, Elvis Presley, and 80’s music filling his home. However, it wasn’t until he graduated high school and found himself confined to the house during the COVID pandemic that he realized he wanted to do more than just listen to music.
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From the moment she was born, Ary Quinones seemed destined to become a nurse. “I was born and raised in a hospital,” said Quinones. “My mom couldn’t afford childcare, so I went to work with her throughout her nursing school.” However, Quinones’ own journey toward a healthcare career was not so straightforward. She faced a
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