Boca Ciega High School Has The 'Spirit of Gulfport'

Gulfport City Council congratulated Principal Michael Vigue, staff and students of Boca Ciega High School for earning "A" status for the first time in the school's history.

After hearing of the accomplishment, council unanimously agreed to award Boca Ciega High School the "Spirit of Gulfport" award Tuesday night.

Principal Vigue announced the historic achievement in a letter to the community in December. Below is an excerpt from the original announcement.

"For many consecutive years our school settled for school grades of 'D.'  In 2010-2011 our school earned a grade of 'C' for the first time in nine years.  I am excited and proud to announce that during the last school year of 2011-2012 our school earned a grade of 'A' for the first time in the history of our great institution." 

During Tuesday's meeting, Vigue thanked local leaders and thanked students and staff.

"Our students are incredible," he said. “It goes without saying that it comes one student at a time. We’ll continue to do better and better each year and we’re proud of our students and staff,” Vigue said.

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