Lake Buena Vista High student named 2026 Coca-Cola Scholar

George LaComb is one of 150 students chosen nationwide to receive the merit-based scholarship.

By Liz Ramos
| 1:32 p.m. February 13, 2026

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A Lake Buena Vista High School student is representing Orange County Public Schools at a national level as a 2026 Coca-Cola Scholar.

George LaComb was one of 150 students chosen nationwide to receive a merit-based scholarship and be named a Coke Scholar.

There were more than 107,000 applicants.

LaComb has been awarded a $20,000 college scholarship for his leadership, service and academic excellence. He also will be honored during the Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend Thursday, April 23, through Sunday, April 26, in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Liz Ramos

Managing Editor Liz Ramos previously covered education and community for the East County Observer. Before moving to Florida, Liz was an education reporter for the Lynchburg News & Advance in Virginia for two years after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism.