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Flowery Elementary School

Students of the Year:Eden Keys and Marina Carranzo-Lugg

Eden Keys’ hard work, academic performance and strong character were cited in her selection as Flowery’s Student of the Year. She is described as demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to help others. Keys’ teachers describe her as an independent learner who is a leader among her peers. She strives to always do her best without wasting time comparing herself to others. Her academic dedication has resulted in excellence in all academic areas.

She has embraced her dual-immersion education and she takes the learning of a second language seriously. She is described by one of her teachers as being compassionate, empathetic and as a student who values and includes her peers. Outside of school, Keys enjoys reading, tennis and basketball. She has a passion for animals and hopes to become a veterinarian when she grows up.

 Marina Carranzo-Lugg was also selected as Flowery School’s Student of the Year. Carranzo-Lugg was honored for her academic excellence, commitment to learning and excellent citizenship. She is an exemplary reader and writer and has displayed excellent academic standing ever since kindergarten. She is described as being very articulate and mature and being a great example of a bilingual student. She gives back to Flowery through her participation as a conflict resolution manager and in her community service activities.

Carranzo-Lugg has a great temperament, always exhibiting good spirits and contributing to the classroom in a positive, gracious and soft-spoken manner. Her favorite subjects are science and math, and Carranzo-Lugg plans on going to college and studying to become a doctor. Outside of school, Carranzo-Lugg shows great musical talent and plays the guitar. She is also an avid soccer player.

Congratulations to these hard-working and inspiring young students on this honor and to their families and teachers for encouraging their academic and personal success.

This is part of an ongoing series profiling each Student of the Year honored in Sonoma.