Award Winner

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Alita Eagleman

Seventh Grade, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

Alita displays academic brilliance, moral fortitude, and proactive community engagement that is extraordinarily rare, especially at such a young age. She has demonstrated unparalleled dedication to community service through her philanthropic endeavors at the Kosher Food Bank, her proactive involvement in environmental conservation through beach clean-ups in Turkey, and her weekly food donations. Her altruistic actions serve as an embodiment of responsibility and compassion and demonstrate her dedication to impacting her community. Within academic and extracurricular settings, Alita’s performance has been nothing short of exemplary. Her tenure as the Secretary of the Student Council and her active membership in clubs like the FEA and the Arts and Crafts Club underscore her intrinsic drive for leadership and growth. She also assists her teachers when possible making sure to create the best learning environment for her and her peers. Her empathy is best demonstrated through her efforts to assist Turkish-speaking students acclimate to a new cultural and academic landscape. Alita’s academic achievements are equally remarkable, ranging from being named ‘Top 6th Grade Student’ to consistently earning principal’s honors. She has also displayed a profound interest in law, receiving accolades for her outstanding performance. Additionally, she is also a talented musician, as evidenced through her victory at the MPA orchestra competition as a pianist. Alita epitomizes the essence of doing the right thing, not out of expectation for reward or acclaim, but from a genuine commitment to excellence and community betterment.