- December 4, 2025
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Molly McCulloch, a Hi-Lite Academy ambassador, and Tiffany Garber, a coach, were all smiles celebrating the grand opening of the life-skills academy.
Elle Probst with EXP Realty was thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Hi-Lite Academy as she helped co-owners Jessica Villegas and Lenka Brady procure their space at 855 E. Plant St. in Winter Garden.
Hi-Lite Academy had sweet treats available to celebrate its grand opening.
Maggie Colon, Mateo Colon and Kira Colon enjoyed Kelly's Ice Cream. "I love it," Maggie Colon said.
Jorge Morales with Kelly's Ice Cream handed a scoop of ice cream to Pat Brown, a member of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce.
Hi-Lite Academy co-owners Lenka Brady and Jessica Villegas were thrilled to cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the life-skills academy.
Hi-Lite Academy co-owners Jessica Villegas and Lenka Brady said they are ready to welcome students into the academy with open arms and teach them various life skills.
It was a packed house for the Hi-Lite Academy grand opening and ribbon cutting.
Chloe Walker, a Hi-Lite Academy graduate and ambassador, gave people a tour of the facility. "This has been such a big part of my life," Walker said of the academy.
Oaklee Davis, who is 2, was having a ball at the Hi-Lite Academy grand opening.
Karl Carrier, a Hi-Lite Academy ambassador and graduate, shared the skills he learned in the academy with Dave Buckles.
Tara Zele, Lisa Marie, Elle Probst and Jessica Villegas took a selfie to commemorate the grand opening of Villegas' business, Hi-Lite Academy, which she co-owns with Lenka Brady.
Hi-Lite Academy coach Jeni Roop, Director of Operations Amy Thomas and coach Catalina Osorio celebrated the grand opening of the academy's new facility in Winter Garden.
Community members and West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors signed the ribbon for the ribbon cutting, leaving positive messages.
Lenka Brady, a co-owner of Hi-Lite Academy, and ambassadors Evan Quiquia and Chloe Walker took time to show people around the facility and share the impact of the academy.
Hi-Lite Academy coach Diana Tran signed the West Orange Chamber of Commerce ribbon. "This has been a long time coming, and I'm so happy," Tran said. "It's really a wonderful resource."
Chloe Walker, a Hi-Lite Academy graduate and ambassador, gave community members a tour of the life-skills academy's new facility.
"This has been such a big part of my life," Walker said of the academy. "It's a great opportunity, and I'm so excited for future students to have a classroom like this."
Dozens of community members gathered at the academy's new Winter Garden facility for Hi-Lite Academy's grand opening and ribbon cutting Thursday, Aug. 14.
Hi-Lite Academy ambassadors shared their stories, the skills they learned and gave tours of the new facility.
Jessica Villegas and Lenka Brady, the co-owners of Hi-Lite Academy, said they were grateful for the community support, and they were ready to "wrap their arms around" the students in the community and teach them life skills.
