NY City Comptroller’s Award
This award will be given to two students who have shown academic excellence with an emphasis in Mathematics and computer science while demonstrating outstanding leadership and commendable citizenship.
The NY City Comptroller’s Award recipients are:
Taylor Cox
And
Joy Herrera
NY State Comptroller’s Award
This award will be given to students who have shown academic excellence and the potential for leadership, through involvement in activities that improve the community.
The NY State Comptroller’s Award recipient is:
Naomi Edwards
And
Gustavo Cunha
NYC Public Advocate
This award will be given to two students in recognition of their academic growth, leadership, and citizenship.
The NYC Public Advocate Award recipients are:
Francicso Allegria
Elisa De Jesus
Janine Faulkner
Cassandra Garcia
Johnathan Gizman
Nicole Negron
Tyra Simmons
Luis Velez
Triple “C” Award
This award, presented on behalf of the NY State Attorney General’s Office, will be given to two students in recognition of their commitmentto their education and their future, their strong character which has helped them to achieve the goals they have set for themselves, and their exceptional courage which will aid them in meeting the challenges ahead, and to improving society.
The Triple “C” Award recipients are:
Jamie Santana
And
Lauren Vicuna
Civic Award
The Dutch Kills Association is proud to recognize 2 graduates who have shown excellent citizenship and service to their society. This award will be accompanied by a check.
The Civic Award recipients are:
Lauren Vicuna
And
Luis Velez
P.T.F. Award
Each year, the Parent Teacher Fellowship Award is presented to two students who are examples of I Timothy 4:12 - “…but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”
These recipients will be given a $50 check.
The PTF Award recipients are:
April Arbotante
And
Jonathan Snape
NJHS
The NJHS recognize outstanding middle school students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
It was our honor to induct 27 middle school students into our new Middle School chapter of the NJHS on May 29th. Twenty of our 8th graders are inductees or members of the Honor Society. At the ceremony they were bestowed with honor stoles. This morning they proudly wear the honor stole over their gowns to acknowledge this distinction.
We are delighted to present each Member with a plaque. The NJHS 8th grade Members are:
Nyaisa Anderson
April Arbotante
Emmily Carrasquillo
Taylor Cox
Gustavo Cunha
Naomi Edwards
Elisa De Jesus
Janine Faulkner
Cassandra Garcia
Xavier Greir
Joy Herrera
PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS
The Presidential Awards are given in two categories: Educational Excellence and Educational Achievement. Each recipient will receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States and a pin.
Recipients of Educational Excellence have earned a grade point average of 90 and higher and have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievement, involvement in community service and extracurricular activities.
The Educational Excellence recipients are:
April ArbotanteEmmily Carrasqiullo
Taylor Cox
Elisa De Jesus
Janine Faulkner
Joy Herrera
Jonathan Snape
Lauren Vicuna
Recipients of the Educational Achievement show tremendous academic growth, display unusual commitment to learning despite various obstacles, exhibit improvement and development in particular subjects or demonstrate achievement in the arts.
Educational Achievement recipients are:
Francisco Allegria – Spanish
Nyaisa Anderson – English
Gustavo Cunha – Drama, Spanish and English
Larry Dos Santos – Art, Computer
Naomi Edwards – Dance, Computer, Art, Music
Cassandra Garcia – Dance, Art
Devone Graham – Art, Music
Xavier Grier – Dance, Sports
Johnathan Guzman – Dance
Shanice Johnson – Music, Home Ec.
Daniel Matthis – Computer
Nyaira Matsimela – Fashion, Soc. Std.
Joseph Nadal – Soc. Stds., Bible, Sports
Nicole Negron– display unusual commitment to learning despite various obstacles and dance
Jessica Roberts – English, Dance
Arnaldo Samondo – Music, Dance
Jamie Santana- display unusual commitment tolearning despite various obstacles
Tyra Simmons - display unusual commitment to learning despite various obstacles, Bible
Stacy Vega – Soc. Stds.
Luis Velez – Music, Art
American Citizenship Award
It is my pleasure to present the American Citizenship Award. This award is given to students who are always prepared in class, volunteer whenever volunteers are needed, maintain a positive attitude and have the courage to do what’s right. These recipients are always ready to help others and exemplify the desirable behavior we all want to encourage at our School.
The American Citizenship Award Program recipients are:
April Arbotante
Taylor Cox
Gustavo Cunha
Elisa De Jesus
Naomi Edwards
Cassandra Garcia
Joy Herrera
Daniel Matthis
Nyaira Matsimela
Nicole Negron
Arnaldo Samondo
Jamie Santana
Tyra Simmons
Johnathan Snape
Stacy Vega
Luis Velez
Lauren Vicuna
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