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Outstanding Mount Vernon High School students receive awards

Outstanding Mount Vernon High School students receive awards
Outstanding Mount Vernon High School students receive awards

Mount Vernon High School students gathered Friday to cheer their peers when they received awards for their “dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence” during what was billed as “A Knight’s Journey to Accountability.”

Mount Vernon High School students receive awards

Thirty-six students strode across the stage in the auditorium to receive their citations in 16 categories, including the Trailblazer Award, Against All Odds Award, Heart of the Knight Award, Comeback Kid Award, Game Changer Award and the Ray of Sunshine Award.

Assistant Principal Erica Naughton addressed the students and parents in attendance.

Mount Vernon High School students receive awards

“Your dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence have not only distinguished you but have also inspired those around you,” she said. “In every corner of our school, your brilliance shines.

“Your leadership qualities, creative talents and compassionate hearts have left a mark that speaks volumes about your character and potential,” Naughton added. “I have every confidence that you will continue to make us proud.”

Mount Vernon High School students receive awards

Among the honorees was ninth-grader Tiffany Dotting, who received the Principal Honor Roll Award for her academic excellence.

“It confirms my work and all that I’ve done this year,” said Tiffany, who was cited for ‘Outstanding Academic Performance.’ “I’ll continue to do my best.”

Her proud mom, Michelle Anderson, clapped energetically when the girl was handed the certificate.

“I know she has potential and I support her,” Ms. Anderson said. “I believe in education and I will continue to instill it.”

After the event, Ms. Naughton said the awards are meant to inspire the students to commit to excellence.

“We want them to see themselves as being great. We recognize the students not only for their academic excellence but also their pursuit of excellence,” she said. “We recognize their commitment to the school community and the relationships they built.”

 The complete list of award recipients:

ACE Student Achievement Award-Adapt, Commit, Elevate

Jared Johnson

Thalliana Francique

Alwyn Hall

Trailblazer Award

Tiffany Dotting

Chloe Carroll

Glow Getter Award

Cameron Lee

Angelena Cunningham

Knight Legacy Award/Student of the Year

Jamie Royal

Elisheba Mattadeen

Against All Odds Award

Kharon James

Tamoya Stewart

Heart of the Knight Award

Amirah Arroya

Leonardo Gomez

Comeback Kid Award

Gregory Gooden

Jessica Gray

Game Changer Award

Mariah Wiggins

Jasten Johnson

The IT Factor Award

Derrick Walker

Jose Silva Narvaez

The Vibe Leader Award

Venessa Thompson

Timothy Jenkins

The Donut Award

Sahriya Jones

Delano Pusey

Let's Taco 'Bout It Award

Grace Flannory

Myassa Deer

The Chill Factor Award

Skyler Mack

Dashon Brown

Ray of Sunshine Award

Solismar Gomez Nunez

Justin Cousins

True to the Core Award

Alaija Wallace

Sophia Mohamed

Hidden Gem Award

Mar’kia Gocul

Habibatou Barry

Outstanding Academic Performance

Tiffany Dotting

Skyler Mack

Rana Yahya

Mizzen Bajramoski

Santos Paz Perez   

Desirae Bailey-McCalla

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Mount Vernon High School students receive awards
Mount Vernon High School students receive awards
Mount Vernon High School students receive awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

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