Seacoast Collegiate High School Senior Ava Kight Sign with the University of Southern Mississippi Golf Program
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – [November 19, 2024] – Seacoast Collegiate High School is proud to announce that senior Ava Kight has signed with the University of Southern Mississippi to play collegiate golf. Ava’s signing ceremony was held today at Seacoast Collegiate High School, where family, friends, coaches, and school leaders gathered to celebrate her exceptional achievements both on and off the course.
Ava has been a distinguished player and leader on the South Walton High School Golf Team for the past four years. Under her leadership, the team secured two district titles, a regional championship, and a regional runner-up title. Individually, Ava has also made her mark, finishing in the Top 10 at the state level as a freshman and qualifying for prestigious tournaments like the Jr. PGA Championship and World Teen Championships. Additionally, she has numerous Top 10 finishes in the AJGA and FJT events.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue my golf journey at Southern Miss,” shared Ava. “It’s been a dream come true, and I wouldn’t be here without the incredible support of my family, friends, and coaches. I’m excited for what lies ahead, both on the course and in my studies.”
South Walton High School Golf Coach Kendall Griner spoke highly of Ava’s contributions, saying, “Ava has been an outstanding leader and role model for our team. Her hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship have left a lasting impact on our program. Southern Miss is gaining an exceptional student-athlete, and we look forward to watching her thrive at the next level.”
In addition to her athletic achievements, Ava has excelled academically with a 4.043 weighted GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. As part of Seacoast’s dual enrollment program, she is on track to graduate in May with both her high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree from Northwest Florida State College. She is also actively involved in her community through Young Life, FCA, and Habitat for Humanity.
“Ava’s accomplishments reflect the values we hold at Seacoast Collegiate High School,” said Principal Drew Ward. “Her dedication to her studies, her sport, and her community are remarkable, and we are incredibly proud of all she’s achieved. We look forward to watching her continue to succeed at Southern Miss.”
Ava plans to study Business at Southern Miss, where she will join the Golden Eagles as both a scholar and athlete. The entire Seacoast community extends its warmest congratulations to Ava on this exciting next step and looks forward to seeing all she will accomplish in college and beyond.
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The Seaside School, Inc. - the oldest operating public charter school in Florida and comprised of Seaside Neighborhood School in Seaside, Florida and Seacoast Collegiate High School located on the nearby campus of Northwest Florida State College - was founded in 1996 with the simple goal of creating a school to address the need for a better middle school education in Walton County. Today, Seaside School has nearly 440 students across the two school campuses and Northwest Florida State College serving grades 5th through 12th and was ranked in the top five of all public charter schools in the state of Florida for the 2021-2022 school year based on the Florida Department of Education School Grade Program. For more information, visit SeasideSchools.net.
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