Twin Towers End of Year Ceremony
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On Wednesday, June 11, both middle schools held End of Year ceremonies recognizing the 8th-grade class. At Twin Towers, Arrianna Garcia, Inderjit Singh, and Camil Polanco Madera gave speeches describing the special memories they've made while in middle school. Several awards were given out to highlight some of the excellent work of scholars. Below is a list of the awards achieved by the scholars, as well as the program from the event. Congratulations, 8th graders!
Sojourner Truth (Recognized by Senator James Skoufis)
- Sciences: Mikala Nicholson
- Creative Arts: Madisyn Barron Yamil Linares
- Athletics: Nathaniel Pierre
- Perseverance/Effort: Josthin Barreros Coque, Kevin Ramirez, Inti Vacacela Macas, Santiago Vega, Luciana Vildoso Baldera, Christopher Yungan Macas
- Foreign Language: Erick Monroy
- Technology: Eashan Singh
- Citizenship: Zoanne James, Zoey Lawla, Alena Newsome
- Mathematics: Arwin Alvarez Diaz, Christopher Monroy Ortega
Triple "C" (recognizes the courage, character, and commitment of New York State's outstanding students)
- Alena Newsome
Civic Ambassador (recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to civic engagement and leadership)
- Aris Bell
Student Achievement (recognizes individuals who demonstrates hard work, dedication, and success)
- Ashley Gonzalez
Academics
- Academic Excellence: Alena Newsome
- Mathematics: Arwin Alvarez Diaz, Jostin Gualan Gualan, Amelia Maisonet, Angie Mendez Lopez, Keylanis Lagos-Perez, Johana Guatemal Lapo, Andrea Vazquez, Corey Dessiso, Madisyn Barron
- English Language Arts: Dylan Berlinski, Jayden Acevedo, Kourtney Jenkins, Ashley Gonzalez, Ariyah Holloway, Annabelle Craig, Rosa Rosas Esteban
- Science: Unguel Oquendo, Eliannah Johnson, Hunter Randolph, John Mojica, Evan DeLaRosa, Dylan Berlinski, Jostin Gualan Gualan, Ariana Campuzano Andrade, Arriana Garcia
- Social Studies: Aris Bell, Gavin Stephens, Nathanael Pierre, Rosa Rosas Esteban, Tabitha McPherson, Kimberly Tapia Vicente
- Technology:
- Pre-Engineering: Fernanda Hernandez Sanchez, Dylan Berlinski, Joyce Guarneros Velazquez
- Computer Science: Madison Victoria, Annabelle Craig, Inti Vacacela Macas
- Physical Education: Emmanuel Lopez, Angie Mendez Lopez, Luciana Vildoso Baldera, Jayden Acevedo, Annabelle Craig, Elani Blanco, Drayden Crooks, Aris Bell
- Art: Saidyi Morgan, Jostin Gualan Gualan
- Music:
- Band: Abigail Rivera
- Orchestra: Franchesca Corano
- Chorus: Yamil Linares
- Drama (Theatre): Mikala Nicholson
- Foreign Language:
- French: Wynette Kotei, Erick Monroy, Zoanne James
- Spanish: Aris Bell
- Heritage 1: Jadelkys Quelix
- Home Language Arts: Kevin Guzman Saavedra
- English as a New Language: Kevin Guzman Saavedra, Johana Guatemal Lapo