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Student Spotlights
OCVS Student Spotlights
Orange County Virtual School proudly celebrates the outstanding talents and accomplishments of our Chargers! Through our student spotlights, we highlight the diverse strengths, creativity, and achievements of learners across our virtual community.
Browse the spotlight below to meet some of our amazing students and see what makes OCVS shine.
Do you know a student with an inspiring story to share? Nominate a Charger for our next Student Spotlight!
Spotlight On: Riley DeBord
Congrats to our amazing Senior, Riley DeBord, for being accepted to The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City!!!!! This school is right in the middle of Manhattan in the Theater District in NYC, right where she hoped and dreamed she could go. Riley has worked so very hard and has overcome many obstacles, but she has accomplished the 1st step of her Broadway dreams, and looks forward to her very bright post-graduation future.
We can't wait to see you shine, Riley!
Riley is pictured here on stage during her performance in Les Misérables.
Spotlight On: Anthony B. Jenkins
๐ Charger Nation, help us celebrate our very own Anthony B. Jenkins! ๐
We’re beyond proud to share that Anthony has been named to the Ebony Power 100 List! ๐
At just 13 years old, he’s already living a dream that so many actors aspire to achieve. His incredible talent has shone in projects like David Makes Man and Chicago Med, paving the way for standout performances in The Deliverance and Never Let Go! ๐
Anthony, your Charger Nation is cheering you on every step of the way! ๐๐
Congratulations on this amazing honor — we are SO proud of you! ๐โจ
Spotlight On: Joshua Tipton
Congratulations are in order for Senior Joshua Tipton. Joshua has been recruited to play semi-professional Major League Soccer in Germany for the 25-26 year! Known as the MLS Next League, Joshua is well on his way to becoming a professional soccer player.
His HOPE teacher, Ms. Brandy Kurn, describes Joshua as “such a hard worker”. So, let’s cheer him on, wishing him the BEST this season.
You are a TRUE OCVS Charger, Joshua. ๐
Spotlight on: Madison Santiago
We’re excited to recognize Madison Santiago, an outstanding 10th-grade student at OCVS, for her incredible achievements and leadership!
Madison is not only excelling in her OCVS courses, but she is also dual-enrolled at Valencia College and actively pursuing the Cambridge AICE Diploma through our advanced coursework. Her commitment to academic excellence is truly inspiring! ๐โจ
Even more impressive, Madison was recently named a BigFuture Ambassador by College Board for the Fall 2025 semester — a national honor that empowers her to support her peers by sharing resources and opportunities through BigFuture.
Her journey is a shining example of how OCVS students prepare, inspire, and empower themselves and others to reach new heights.
Congratulations, Madison — we are so proud of you! ๐๐งก