Shirley Maxime, Lakes Law ’19 – (awarded $2,500)
Shirley Maxime will be a first-year law student this Fall at St. Thomas University College of Law in Miami Gardens, Florida where she anticipates graduating in 2029 with her Juris Doctor. Shirley is also a 2025 EMSHE Award Recipient.
Shirley is an alumnus (Class of 2019) of the Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School. While a student at Palm Beach Lakes, Shirley served as a member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Black Student Union, Law Club, and the Flag Football team.
After graduating from Palm Beach Lakes, Shirley went on to attend Palm Beach State College where she earned an Associate’s Degree in 2022. Shirley then went on to attend Florida Atlantic University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (with a minor in Criminal Justice) in 2024.
Miriam Vidaurre-Zarate, Lakes Law ’21 – (awarded $2,500)
Miriam Vidaurre-Zarate is a graduate of Florida International University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science magna cum laude (with a minor in Labor Studies), along with a Certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution, in 2025. Miriam earned her Associate’s Degree summa cum laude from Palm Beach State College in 2022. Miriam is also a 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 EMSHE Award Recipient.
Miriam currently works as a legal assistant at Roberts, Reynolds, Bedard & Tuzzio, PLLC. She previously worked as a litigation legal assistant at the Law Office of Maaz Quraishi, P.A., a legal assistant/receptionist at Teebagy and Medieros Law Group, PLLC, and a receptionist/administrative assistant at Matrix Mediation, LLC.
Miriam is an alumnus (Class of 2021) of the Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School where she graduated in the top 10% in her class. While a student at Palm Beach Lakes, Miriam was dual enrolled at Palm Beach State College. Miriam was very active in the Center for Pre-Law, serving as mock trial captain, moot court attorney, Law Club President, Law Honor Society President, and a Youth Court attorney. Miriam was a three-time recipient of the Center for Pre-Law Gavel Award. She was also a “Think Pink” Committee member, and a member of the City of West Palm Beach Mayor’s Youth Council.
Andre’Anna Hodges, Lakes Law ’24 – (awarded $1,000)
Andre’Anna Hodges is currently a Junior at Florida Atlantic University where she anticipates graduating in 2027 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (with a minor in Business Law). Andre’Anna is also a 2024 EMSHE Award Recipient.
As a student at FAU, Andre’Anna serves as a member of Women in Law at FAU, Outreach Coordinator for the League of Women Voters, Community Service Chair for the Women Empowerment Club, Treasurer of the Kelly Strul Emerging Scholars Program, President of In10sity Dance Troupe, and a member of Tri Alpha Honor Society.
Andre’Anna is an alumnus (Class of 2024) at the Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School where she graduated #3 in her class. While a student at Palm Beach Lakes, Andre’Anna was very active in the Center for Pre-Law, serving as a mock trial team member, Youth Court attorney, and Community Service Chair and Senior Class Representative for Law Club. She was also a recipient of the Center for Pre-Law Gavel Award. In addition to her law-related extracurriculars, Andre’Anna served as a member of the National Honor Society and Key Club.
Ada Erazo-Motino, Lakes Law ’26 – (awarded $1,000)
Ada Erazo-Motino will be a first-year student this Summer at University of Central Florida where she anticipates graduating in 2030 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations and Comparative Politics.
Ada is currently a Senior (Class of 2026) at the Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School where she will graduate in the top 5% of her class. She is also dual enrolled at Palm Beach State College.
Ada is very active in the Center for Pre-Law, serving as mock trial co-captain, Law Club President, Law Honor Society President, and a Youth Court attorney. Ada was also a four-time Center for Pre-Law Student of the Month and a Center for Pre-Law Gavel Award recipient. Ada also served as a legal intern in the Office of General Counsel of the School District of Palm Beach County and in the Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Palm Beach County/Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court. In addition to her law-related extracurriculars, Ada serves as President of National Honor Society, Vice President of Latinos Unidos, and a member of International Club.
Morgan Dixon, Lakes Law ’26 – (awarded $1,000)
Morgan Dixon will be a first-year student this Fall at Louisiana State University where she anticipates graduating in 2030 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.
Morgan is currently a Senior (Class of 2026) at the Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School and is dual enrolled at Palm Beach State College.
Morgan is very active in the Center for Pre-Law, serving as a mock trial team member, Law Club Executive Board member, Law Honor Society Executive Board member, and a Youth Court attorney. Morgan also served as a legal intern in the State Attorney’s Office for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. In addition to her law-related extracurriculars, Morgan served as a National Honor Society member, Flag Football team member, Freshman Class President, and Senior Parliamentarian.
Saphira Southall, Lakes Law ’26 – (awarded $1,000)
Saphira Southall will be a first-year student this Fall at Bethune-Cookman University where she anticipates graduating in 2030 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.
Saphira is currently a Senior (Class of 2026) at the Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School.
Saphira is very active in the Center for Pre-Law, serving as a mock trial team member, Law Club Executive Board member, Law Honor Society member, and Youth Court participant. Saphira also served as a legal intern in the Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Palm Beach County/Fifteenth Judicial. In addition to her law-related extracurriculars, Saphira serves as a member of National Honor Society, Ram Regiment Band, and Chorus/Voices of Unity.
Zion Lee, Lakes Law ’26 – (awarded $1,000)
Zion Lee will be a first-year student this Fall at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University where he anticipates graduating in 2030 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.
Zion is currently a Senior (Class of 2026) at the Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School where he will graduate in the top 5% of his class. He is also dual enrolled at Palm Beach State College.
Zion is very active in the Center for Pre-Law, serving as a Law Club member and a Youth Court attorney. Zion is also a recipient of the Center for Pre-Law Bronze Carat Award. Zion also serves as a legal intern with The Ryles Firm.