Students

Sophie Vera-Neyra

May 25, 2023

Sophie realized that her friend has been struggling with depression and was in a very dangerous mindset. Once Sophie realized that her friend might do something to harm herself, she…

Steven Taveras

May 16, 2023

Steven is an inspiration to the Latino community and is the true meaning of “YES YOU CAN”. Steven came to the United States 6 years ago not knowing English and…

Brandon Padron

May 16, 2023

Brandon spoke up when he witnessed one of his classmates bullying and treating other kids unfairly in the classroom. His actions demonstrated courage, integrity, and a willingness to do what…

Emily Salazar

May 16, 2023

Emily and Khristyn had recently participated in a presentation on school safety that focused on identifying signs, signals & threats, the importance of taking threats seriously and finding a trusted…

Khristyn Pena

May 16, 2023

Emily and Khristyn had recently participated in a presentation on school safety that focused on identifying signs, signals & threats, the importance of taking threats seriously and finding a trusted…

Jayson Pereda

May 16, 2023

Jayson is a student who enjoys volunteering and is always looking out for the well-being of others, especially students with special needs and students who are bullied. In school, he…

Jermeil Kelson

May 16, 2023

Jermeil is a quiet second grade student who stepped up in a big way. During recess, Jermeil was playing with his friends when he noticed one of his classmates being…

Alexandra Garcia

May 16, 2023

Alexandra was enjoying a day at the Youth Fair when there came reports of a shooting and the crowd panicked and started running. This is when Alexandra noticed a young…

Melanie Flecha

May 16, 2023

Melanie and Rebeca sought help for a classmate who was going through a very difficult emotional moment in his life. He had disclosed to them and other students that he…

Rebeca Funes

May 16, 2023

Melanie and Rebeca sought help for a classmate who was going through a very difficult emotional moment in his life. He had disclosed to them and other students that he…