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City of Margate Recognizes West Broward Academy Student

by David Volz April 2, 2026

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Octavia Pena and his mother Andreina Torres

Octavio Pena and his mother Andreina Torres {David Volz}

Octavio Pena has already achieved academic success as a sixth-grader at West Broward Academy.

For the past three years, Pena, 12, has been the spelling bee champion at his school. He was among a group of high-achieving young people recognized as students of the month at their schools during the April 1 commission meeting.

“It felt great to win this award. I love science, and I would like to work in the space program,” said Pena.

His mother, Andreina Torres, attended the ceremony and said she was very proud of her son and his accomplishments. “He always earned high grades in school,” she said.

West Broward Academy is located at 5281 Coconut Creek Pkwy in Margate.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.