Outstanding Mount Vernon High School students receive awards
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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.”
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.
“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.”
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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