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Christopher Saul

This Niceville teen earned a trip to the most prestigious medical event for future doctors in America!

Gianna Muscarella, a 17-year-old member of the Niceville Wrestling team, is dedicated to becoming a forensic nurse, a career path inspired by watching Law & Order: SVU that will allow her to aid some of the most vulnerable crime victims. Her vision involves melding medicine and law, which may require her to testify in court. Muscarella’s academic dedication has already led to an invite-only selection by Nobel Laureate Mario Capecchi to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, this June. This commitment has also secured her admission to St. Vincent College and made her a competitive candidate for universities like Notre Dame and the United States Air Force Academy.

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Christopher Saul 06/03/2026 10:10 am

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This Niceville teen earned a trip to the most prestigious medical event for future doctors in America!

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This Niceville teen earned a trip to the most prestigious medical event for future doctors in America!

Gianna Muscarella, a 17-year-old member of the Niceville Wrestling team, is dedicated to becoming a…

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