North Florida Performing Arts Academy
Annual American Constitutional Republic Awards Ceremony

PHOTO: Principal Tony Buzzella with student award winners from Constitutional exam scores. The winners are, from L-R: Anna Buzzella (Primary), Sophia Sena (Lower Elementary), Saylor Cannon (Upper Elementary), Peter Krafinski (Middle School) and Dorian Ortiz-Pagan (Highschool). - SVT Photo by Gabrielle Stevenson

NFPAA - For several years, North Florida Performing Arts Academy has hosted a school-wide competition to demonstrate student knowledge of American history and basic civics. Principal Tony Buzzella believes students and staff should be well informed about our amazing country as facts do matter.

The competition fell on Grandparents Day. A day to honor the wonderful work grandparents do to care for their grandchildren’s well-being and care. 

The students were separated into five groups, each being quizzed from a study guide prepared from the 100 Questions of the American Citizenship Test. Students were quizzed on a portion of studied questions. The winner of each group was presented with an authentic 1 ounce .999 pure, uncirculated American Eagle silver dollar, worth about $60 in current value.

In addition to learning about our great country, students also gain knowledge of how our government works. Patriotism and personal responsibility are values taught to all students attending North Florida Performing Arts Academy.

The 5 winners are: Dorian Ortiz-Pagan (Highschool), Peter Krafinski (Middle School), Saylor Cannon (Upper Elementary), Sophia Sena (Lower Elementary), & Anna Buzzella (Primary).

For more information contact: North Florida Performing Arts Academy, 1175 Lake Jeffery Rd, Lake City, FL 32055. Phone: (386) 628-1606

Grandparents Day was held recently at North Florida Performing Arts Academy in their auditorium where awards were given for top scores of the annual Constitutional exam. -SVT Photo by Gabrielle Stevenson