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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: Annabelle Brown
We’re thrilled to celebrate Annabelle Brown, a talented 9th grader whose dedication to ballet is truly inspiring!
This December, Annabelle will perform in Orlando Dance Conservatory’s Nutcracker, bringing holiday magic to the stage. Looking ahead to early 2026, she will compete in prestigious ballet competitions including:Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP)
Universal Ballet Competition (UBC)
American Dance Competition International Ballet Competition (ADC IBC)Annabelle also serves as an influencer for Nikolay Orlando, sharing her love for dance and artistry with the world.
Her favorite quote:
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” – Martha Graham
Follow her journey and show your support:
@belles_ballerina @orlandodanceconservatory @zve_photography @nikolayworld @nikolayorlando @grishko
๐ Let’s cheer Annabelle on as she continues to shine!
Spotlight On: Jacob Anthony Mannarino
Jacob Anthony Mannarino is an accomplished diver from Orlando, FL, with four years of practice in springboard and platform diving. A member of the USA Diving and AAU Diving National Teams in 2024 and 2025, he has extensive experience competing on both the national and international stages.
Mannarino’s international success includes a 2nd-place finish on the tower at the 2025 Rijeka Open in Croatia and an 8th-place finish on the tower at the 2024 AQUA Junior Championships in Brazil. At the 2024 Roma Junior Diving Cup in Italy, he earned two 1st place finishes on the tower and 3m springboard, along with a 4th place finish on the 1m springboard. He is also scheduled to compete at the 2025 London Legacy Open.
On the national front, Mannarino won 1st place on the tower in the 16-18 age group at the 2025 USA Diving Junior National Championships. A notable accomplishment during this competition was scoring straight 10s on a single dive from the 10m platform, earning 102 points.
When not diving, Mannarino enjoys jet skiing, fishing, biking, and visiting Disney Springs and Universal. He trains with the Orlando Dive Academy.
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