Amy Albandoz

University of Florida
Highlands County

Amy was an International Baccalaureate student at Sebring High School and ranked 2nd of 324 in her graduating class.  She had a weighted GPA of 4.57 and spent much of her time as the Drum Major for the Sebring High School Marching Band. As an IB student, Amy spent her time tutoring multiple subjects, volunteering, as well as participating in several school organizations such as Mu Alpha Theta, National Art Honor Society, and National Honor Society.  She also worked to organize fundraisers in order to raise money for those in need of medical and financial assistance. In 2019, Soup Up the Arts raised over 20,000$ to help multiple families meet the demands of medical bills. Amy is currently majoring in Architecture at the University of Florida and is minoring in sustainability and urban planning. She is working with Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars as a mentor for the 2020-2021 school year, helping first year students manage their first year at UF.