High Achieving Graduates at Homestead High School

Another academic year has come to a close, and the Homestead Senior High School class of 2025 has graduated.

Many are looking toward college, vocational school, the military, and the

workforce.

Homestead High has produced some outstanding graduates who are looking forward to bright futures.

Larrisa Thomas has been a leader of organizations at Homestead and earned a straight A average. She was a captain of the cheerleading team, vice president of the Black Student Union, President of Girls Leading Our World, vice president of Women of Tomorrow, and a member of the Bronco Ambassadors.

“I enjoyed being a leader in the Black Student Union,” said Thomas.

Tamaria James had a straight A average and was in the top ten percent of the class. She was the vice president of the Student Government Association and a member of the National Honor Society and the Bronco Ambassadors.

James was also co-captain of the track team, where she ran the 400 and 100 hurdles, and was the historian for the Black Student Union.

“I have enjoyed attending Homestead High, and I am looking forward to going to Florida International University this fall, where I will pursue a career in

nursing,” said James.

Lakeria Jefferson has been a campus leader, serving as treasurer for the Student Government Association and secretary for Women of Tomorrow. She was a member of the Black Student Union, Girls Leading Our World, and Bronco Ambassadors.

Jefferson was a member of the track team as well, where she

competed in the 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 4x100 m, and 4x400 m runs. She

performed very well in her courses, especially enjoying math.

“I enjoyed being on the track team, and I will join the Army,” Jefferson said.

Chaniyah Henfield has achieved success in high school too. She was

co-captain of the Bronco Athletic Dance Team and Miss Homestead High. Additionally, she was a member of the Black Student Union, a Bronco Ambassador, and earned straight A’s.

“I enjoyed being on the Athletic Dance Team, and I am looking forward to attending Florida Memorial University, where I will study Communications,” said Henfield.

Jamilah Miller was president of the Student Government Association, earned straight A’s, in the top ten percent of the class, was a captain of the Bronco Athletic Dance Team, and a member of the Black Student Union.

“I enjoyed being on the dance team. This fall, I will attend Florida

International University, where I will be a member of the Dazzlers Dance Team. I will study accounting,” said Miller.

Homestead High Principal Samuel Louis is proud of the school and its accomplishments.

“Our seniors received more than $6.6 million in scholarships, and many will be going to top universities,” said Louis.

Next year, students will have the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence in a newly renovated classroom.

Also, in 2026, Homestead will offer driver’s educational courses.