SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – There’s no question about it. Carlos Merlino bleeds Seminole High School’s black and orange."I have gone 1,994 consecutive days without missing a day," Carlos says.With pictures to prove it, his support for students has been constant.
His enthusiasm for Seminole's teams: contagious.Carlos has been a coach, phys-ed teacher, assistant athletic director at the school for decades.
His first day on the job was in 1985. Since then, he’s been a mentor and friend to hundreds."I've attended every Senior Night for the last couple years," said Merlino, "The sooner you get to know the kids, the better off you're going to be.