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4 Central Florida high schoolers among world's only students to achieve perfect store on this AP exam

By Dani Medina
Updated  September 22, 2023 4:10pm EDT
Osceola County
FOX 35 Orlando

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - Two Central Florida high schoolers have joined an elite group of less than 250 students to achieve a perfect store on a particular Advanced Placement exam.

The Osceola School District Students earned every point possible on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam in May 2023, the school district announced Friday:

  • Matias Edwards, Celebration High School
  • Emanuel Romero, Osceola High School
  • Renata Ceron Angelucci, Protessional and Technical High School (PATHS)
  • Maria Rodriguez, Osceola County School for the Arts

"We are extremely proud of Matias, Emanuel, Renata, and Maria. To not only earn a top score of a 5 but to earn every possible point on the AP Exam is an amazing accomplishment," said Osceola School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff. "This honor is not only a credit to the students but also to their teachers at Celebration High, Osceola High, PATHS, and Osceola County School for the Arts for preparing them for such success."

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The AP Spanish Language and Culture course, taught almost exclusively in Spanish, focuses on practical communication in real-life situations, stressing vocabulary, language skills and cultural awareness without overemphasizing grammar. It also explores both contemporary and historical culture to help students appreciate cultural aspects.