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School District Celebrates Student Success at Awards Ceremony

The program took place Tuesday at the Roberto Alvarez Auditorium on the campus of Lemon Grove Academy-Middle.

Students who made commendable strides in education and individual responsibility were recognized by the Lemon Grove School District with Celebrating Student Success Awards.

Altogether, 56 children in grades K-8 were honored Tuesday during the popular year-end ceremony held in the Roberto Alvarez Auditorium on the campus of Lemon Grove Academy-Middle School.

Students chosen for the awards showed achievement in the areas of academic growth and citizenship.

According to the district, academic growth recognizes students who may not necessarily score the highest in the class or meet all grade level standards, but demonstrate “exemplary commitment to learning and excellent study habits resulting in improved personal academic performance.”

Students selected for the citizenship award show “caring behavior toward others, tolerance for diversity, fair play, and responsible citizenry.” They help others resolved conflicts, strengthen self-esteem, foster community service and volunteerism, and promote an appreciation of individual rights and responsibilities. 

The 2013 winners are:

KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE

Lemon Grove Academy-Elementary
Academic Growth: Holland Nestler
Citizenship: Joesph Vento
   
Monterey Heights
Academic Growth: Anthony Mendias
Citizenship: Michael Gastelum
   
Mt. Vernon
Academic Growth: Brianna Rodriguez
Citizenship: Blossom Bess
   
San Altos
Academic Growth: Ariana Toledo
Citizenship: Mojo Batey

San Miguel
Academic Growth: Diego Balderas
Citizenship: Amina Abukar
   
Vista La Mesa
Academic Growth: Kiana Ayers
Citizenship: Ilene Iribe

SECOND AND THIRD GRADES

Lemon Grove Academy-Elementary
Academic Growth: Natalie Marquez
Citizenship: Danika Cuellar

Monterey Heights
Academic Growth: Jenevieve Garcia
Citizenship: Marco Garcia Gonzalez

Mt. Vernon
Academic Growth: Mark Madore
Citizenship: Justin Lomibao

San Altos
Academic Growth: Carlos Hernandez-Santillan
Citizenship: Elizabeth Woods

San Miguel
Academic Growth: Santos Juarez Najma
Citizenship: Ade Vista

La Mesa
Academic Growth: Jessica Caloca
Citizenship: Isaiah Leon

FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADES

Lemon Grove Academy-Elementary
Academic Growth: Hanan Mohamed
Citizenship: Journey Wright

Monterey Heights
Academic Growth: Samantha Cabrera Villagomez
Citizenship: Ruben Vaca
   
Mt. Vernon
Academic Growth: Angel Huertas
Citizenship: Phillips Nguyen

San Altos
Academic Growth: Victoria Gonzalez
Citizenship: Antonio Toledo

San Miguel
Academic Growth: Lexia Conchas
Citizenship: Mario Camacho

Vista La Mesa
Academic Growth: Nahomy Romero
Citizenship: Maiya Reed

SIXTH GRADE

Lemon Grove Academy-Elementary
Academic Growth: Jennifer Silva
Citizenship: Andrea Silva

Monterey Heights
Academic Growth: Cesar DeLuna
Citizenship: Analiyah Hernandez

Mt. Vernon
Academic Growth: Jordan Fair
Citizenship: Salem Yohannes

San Altos
Academic Growth: Andrina Sanchez
Citizenship: Elisa Lieras

San Miguel
Academic Growth: Aaron Taylor
Citizenship: VyVy Au

Vista La Mesa
Academic Growth: Valeria Rivera
Citizenship: Nathan Nguyen

SEVENTH GRADE

Vista La Mesa
Academic Growth: Jorel Lustina
Citizenship: Ruben Preciado-Tejedas

Lemon Grove Academy-Middle
Academic Growth: Valeria Guijarro
Citizenship: Sammy Duong

EIGHTH GRADE

Vista La Mesa
Academic Growth: Lin Yi Yu
Citizenship: Anna Acosta

Lemon Grove Academy-Middle
Academic Growth: James Beecham
Citizenship: Enya Saucedo


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