Bolles swimmer Dillon Brigman ’26 was among 14 student-athletes in the state of Florida named “Most Positive” by the Positive Athlete organization for the 2025-26 school year. Those recognized were nominated and confirmed by their schools as the most representative of “How Positive Athletes O.P.E.R.A.T.E.: “Optimistic, Puts Team First, Encouraging, Respectful, Admits Imperfections, True Heart for Others and Embraces Service.”

Over 15,000 nominations from coaches, principals, athletic directors, teachers and parents were submitted for the Positive Athlete program nationally, representing over 6,000 public and private high schools. Positive Athlete is a national organization that seeks to promote the benefits of positivity to young athletes around the country through awards, scholarships, career-readiness programming and special opportunities. Active across all 50 states, Positive Athlete recognizes high school athletes who lead with character, resilience, service and leadership both in and out of sport. Since 2013, Positive Athlete has recognized thousands of student-athletes nationwide and awarded more than $825,000 in scholarships and special opportunities.