North Campus Sophomore Wins All-Florida Academic Team Award

Lunide Sylne, a 19-year-old biology major at North Campus, is one of two students chosen to receive the All-Florida Academic Team Award, which recognizes the most accomplished students in the Florida College System. The award, based on academic achievement, leadership and service to the community, was presented on April 7 at the Champions Club in Tallahassee.

She is currently a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Society, a STEM Ladder Ambassador and spends her free time volunteering at her campus’ biology department. She aims to obtain a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cell biology and a master’s in public health to ultimately earn a doctoral degree in medicine.

“There were so many instances that could have forced me to give up on my journey as a student, but I started seeing the challenges as guidelines and obstacles that can be overcomed,” Sylne said.