Isabelle Starner, a USF-Sarasota/Manatee Interdisciplinary Social sciences major, is looking forward to graduating this spring.

The FSPA Scholarship winner is currently holding down an internship in the office of Student Engagement for her school.

“It’s been awesome so far,” said Isabella.  “With my role I’m charge of holding leadership events.  These events help our students figure out who they are as a leader and how they can better themselves as someone in charge.”

Laura Castanza, the Director of Education for the Team Horner Group, had a unique introduction to the pool industry at a young age. 
“My father has been an inventor and formulator of swimming pool surfaces for decades,” said Laura, “As a family, we spent most of our time in and around water.”
The South Florida native watched her dad become increasingly fascinated by cements and aggregates, and resolute in applying them as swimming pool finishes.  It was only a matter of time before she would contribute. 

Valerie Lyons is another academic star who has been making the FSPA Scholarship Program proud.  The senior from the University of Florida is a Telecommunications major who was made for the lights, camera and action.