Class of 2021, Brevard County Top Scholars: Ryan Mangra, Florida Preparatory Academy
John McCarthy
Florida Today
Ryan Mangra
School: Florida Preparatory Academy
Age: 18
Hometown: West Melbourne
GPA: 4.43 weighted GPA
Top award: Valedictorian
What's next: Georgia Institute of Technology, pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering
Career plans: I plan to own and operate an aerospace company.
Favorite item in backpack: Industrial stapler
Best study tip: Listen to Ariana Grande on repeat a couple minutes before you study.
Biggest study distraction: Either talking to people or designing aircraft on a video game.
Main things on my bucket list: To create my own aerospace company and at some point have a wife and kids.