Ryan Paolino – University of North Florida

Ryan will be attending the University of North Florida this fall. He is passionate about everything music—especially percussion—and his goal is to work in the field of music education someday. In high school, he played on the junior varsity and varsity lacrosse teams and also served as team manager. He was also a member of the school marching band and received the band’s Most Outstanding Senior award. In his final year in high school, he also worked as a paid assistant to the band director and did audio-visual work for the group. He loves water activities such as boating, swimming, tubing and kneeboarding.

Ryan’s teachers and mentors describe him as someone who exhibits positive energy and enthusiasm, while he describes himself as someone who works hard, never gives up and is a role model for others. We see all of these qualities in you, Ryan! We are so proud of you!