Adele Harrison Middle School presents 8th-grade awards

This week, Adele Harrison Middle School presented its eighth-grade awards, honoring dozens of students for their hard work and commitment to education and their community.

Seal of Biliteracy Pathway Award

For successful participation in the dual immersion program.

Students: Mischa Brown, Ulysses Calvillo, Sofia De Torres, Allison Hernandez Velasquez, Jack Jamison, Sasha Jamison, Siena Kelly, Yaritza Lopez, Vanessa Lucas, Veronica Napoles, Evelyn Penaloza, Sebastian Pizano, Benicio Reyes, Diego Rico Diaz, Jake Ryan, Annabelle Shone, Pamela Zavala, Eliana Alcaraz, Andrea Ayala, Andrea Chavez, Yael Contreras, Angeles Escobar Maciel, Riley Hartnett, Kymani Jackson-James, Lily Melendy, Charlotte Neves, Mariko Purtell, Lydia Rodriguez and Jacqueline Zavala

Dual Immersion Bilingual Excellence Award

Awarded to dual immersion program students who demonstrate excellence in both English and Spanish literacy.

Students: Pamela Zavala, Jacqueline Zavala, Annabelle Shone, Jake Ryan, Diego Rico Diaz, Andrea Ayala, Jack Jamison, Sasha Jamison, Siena Kelly, Yaritza Lopez, Mariko Purtell, Lily Melendy, Charlotte Neves, Riley Hartnett and Benicio Reyes

Presidential Award

This award is given to students who maintained a 3.5 GPA or above for 8 of 9 trimesters and demonstrate high achievement in English and/or math as proven by academic data.

Students: Guliana Aguilar, Claire Cannariato, Andrea Chavez, Ashlynn Dexter, Carlos Duffield, Tilly Francis, Jack Jamison, Sasha Jamison, Kate Sutter, Charlotte Neves, Annabelle Shone, Jacqueline Zavala, Luna Hernandez, Evan Holley, Caitlin Gullotta, Coe Dexter, Jonathan Rodriguez, Andrea Ayala, Sofia De Torres, Siena Kelly, Stella Sickert, Samantha McGrane, Mariko Purtell, Riley Hartnett, Yaritza Lopez, Enola Merle, Max Nohl, Yomy Celis Casas, Kendall Caton, Alexander Ortiz-Sal, Ian Griffiths, Alexander Perez, Evan Cormany, Nicholas Exner, Diego Rico Diaz and Valentina Esper

Academic Excellence Award

This award is given to students who maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout their three years at Adele.

Students: Guliana Aguilar, Claire Cannariato, Andrea Chavez, Ashlynn Dexter, Carlos Duffield, Tilly Francis, Jack Jamison, Sasha Jamison, Nicholas Exner, Mariko Purtell and Kate Sutter

Muriel Owen Citizenship Award

This award is given to two students who exhibit the following qualities: honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism.

Students: Charlotte Neves and Emma Curotto

Adele Harrison Fine Arts

This award is given to students who have exhibited artistic talent.

Students: Mariko Purtell and Claire Cannariato

Adele Harrison Performing Arts Award

This award is given to students who have exhibited musical talent in band, chorus, musicals and/or talent shows.

Students: Siena Kelly, Mikey Wangbickler, Ian Griffiths and Caleb Armenta

Adele Harrison Department Award

This award is given to two students in each department (science, history, language arts, math, PE, DI History, ELD) who have exhibited academic excellence and effort with assignments and class participation during their time at Adele.

Students: PE - Alex Perez, Pamela Zavala and Mauricio Arrellano; History - Carlos Duffield and Valentina Esper; Dual Immersion History - Andrea Ayala and Sasha Jamison Math - Jose Yanez, Claire Cannariato and Guliana Aguilar; Language Arts - Coe Dexter and Kate Sutter; Science - Max Nohl, Diego Rico Diaz and Fatima Lopez Garcia; ELD Newcomer Program - Samantha Dominguez and Fatima Lopez Garcia

Adele Harrison Program Awards

These awards are given to two students who have exhibited academic excellence and effort with assignments and class participation during their three years in their respective programs.

Multi-Age Program: Mikey Wangbickler and Stella Sickert

Dual Immersion Program: Andrea Chavez and Jack Jamison

HS Prep Program: Guliana Aguilar and Grady Barnes

Adele Harrison AVID Excellence Award

This award is given to two students who participated in the AVID program and have the motivation and desire to prepare for entrance to a four-year university.

Students: Guliana Aguilar and Andrea Ayala

Valley of the Moon Lions Distinguished Service Award (presented by the VOM Lions Club)

This award will be given to one student who has shown school community involvement and leadership that exemplifies our school vision.

Student: Evan Holley

Mrs. Adele Harrison Memorial Community Service Award

This award is given to one student who emulates Mrs. Adele Harrison’s spirit of compassionate and dedicated service to our community. Students were asked to write a letter explaining their community service activities.

Students: Max Rueda

Dr. Van-Peeke Memorial STEM Award

This award is given to two students who not only show excellence in science, but have shown extra involvement in technology and/or the combination of science, tech, engineering and math.

Students: Max Nohl and Jack Jamison

Adele Harrison All-Around Excellence Award

This most honorable award is given to two students who exhibit excellent academic performance, citizenship, and social skills for their time at Adele Harrison.

Students: Luna Hernandez and Alex Perez

Academic Achievement

Students: Grady Barnes, Johnny Campbell and Hennessy Hernandez

Adele Harrison ASB Leadership Award

Tilly Francis and Yomy Celis