Haley is the 18 year old daughter of Eric and Tammy Geraldson of Bradenton. She is a lifelong resident and 3rd generation Manatee County native. She is a 2012 graduate of Manatee High School where she was actively involved in a wide range of school activities, earning many awards and scholarships. Haley is a 10-year classically-trained ballet dancer and also enjoys reading, fishing, Bikram yoga and spending time with her family and friends. Currently Haley is attending the State College of Florida, where she is working towards an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. After graduation, she would like to travel the world and experience firsthand its diverse culture and nature.
Megan is the 20 year old daughter of Robert and Tammy Briggs. She is a 2011 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School. Her hobbies include boating with her family and photography. Megan is currently enrolled at State College of Florida. She will eventually be transferring to earn her bachelor’s at Florida Gulf Coast University in Ft. Myers. After graduation she plans on returning to her hometown of Bradenton to become a labor and delivery nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital, where she made her career choice after three summers of volunteering at the Family Birth Place in the hospital. In the future Megan plans on traveling and staying involved in her community.
McKinna is the 18 year old daughter of Joanie Anderson and Mark Anderson. She has light brown hair and hazel eyes. She is a 2012 graduate of Manatee High School, and is currently a Freshman at the University of South Florida studying Mass Communications. During her free time, McKinna enjoys photography, ceramics, attending concerts, and traveling. In the future, and after graduation, she would like to travel the world, working with an international advertising firm.
Elizabeth is the 20 year old daughter of Juan Bazan and Guadalupe de Bazan. She has brown hair, light brown eyes and is a 2012 graduate of Palmetto High School. Her hobbies include hanging out with family and friends, reading, soccer, photography and film-making. She is currently attending State College of Florida, studying Mass Communications and Multimedia. In the future Elizabeth would like to work in sports broadcasting for Fox 13 and travel the world on mission trips, spreading God’s word.
Mariah is the 19 year old daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Click. She has black hair, brown eyes and is a 2012 graduate of Manatee High School. She enjoys swimming, painting, ceramics, baking, longboarding and reading. Mariah is attending the State College of Florida, where she is working towards an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. She plans to transfer to the University of Central Florida, to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree. In the future she wants to branch out in the medical field, continuing her passion for helping people.
Raegan is the 18 year old daughter of Nathan and Nanette Horne. She has brown hair, blue eyes and is a 2012 graduate of Bayshore High School. She loves the outdoors and likes to spend her time frog-gigging, hunting and fishing. Raegan earned her Associate’s Degree from the State College of Florida, and is now attending the University of South Florida where she is working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Marketing. In the future she wants to work in the agriculture industry.
Jennie is the 22 year old daughter of Damian and Mary Ozark. She has blonde hair, blue eyes and is a 2009 graduate of Manatee High School. She enjoys tennis, running 5ks, and playing the violin and piano. Jennie is attending Florida State University, where she is working towards a Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science and Economics. She plans to attend law school and pursue a career in International Law.
Alyssa is the 19 year old daughter of Gus and Kelly Johnson and Patrick Reed. She has blonde hair, blue eyes and is a 2012 graduate of Manatee High School. Her hobbies include tennis, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family Alyssa is studying at the State College of Florida, where she is working towards an Associate’s Degree in Arts. In the future she plans to continue her education, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, from the University of South Florida, ultimately becoming a Plastic Surgeon, specializing in Dermatology.
Jessica is the 19 year old daughter of Linda Brown. She has brown hair, green eyes and is a proud 2012 graduate of Manatee High School. Her hobbies include volunteering, photography, and spending time with her family and friends. Jessica is attending the State College of Florida where she is studying Education. She plans to transfer to the University of South Florida to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.