Category: Student of the Month
May Senior of the Month – Aleycha Peralta
Aleycha started high school during the pandemic and between that and a quieter disposition, took a little time to fully come out of her shell. Her older brother and sister both went to Mastbaum so the school was a natural choice. In her first few months of in-person school sophomore year, she continued to wear...
May Senior of the Month – Nia Devard
Huge congratulations to Nia Devard on being named Senior of the Month for May 2024! This well-deserved honor is a testament to Nia’s exceptional dedication, remarkable achievements, and the profoundly positive impact she has on her Sayre school community. Her brilliance shines through in all she undertakes, from academics to extracurricular activities, volunteering, and groundbreaking…
April Senior of the Month – Octavia Lauderdale
Graduating high school is an impressive milestone for all of our students, and one that many have to overcome significant hurdles to accomplish. Octavia shines brightly as an incredible example of a student who persevered, and did not let significant circumstances keep her from achieving her goal. To hear her story is to marvel at...
April Senior of the Month – Damar Wilson
Damar Wilson, a senior at Hill-Freedman World Academy, has been named Senior of the Month for April. This honor recognizes Damar's exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact on the school community. Throughout his high school career, Damar has demonstrated remarkable maturity and initiative. As president of both the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Entrepreneurship Club...
March Senior of the Month -Jayliah Johnson
Jayliah is one of five siblings (all girls! one is her twin – who loves to make sure everyone knows is older, Jayliah laughs). She loves spending time with her family and her beloved dog, Brooklyn. All of her siblings attend(ed) Philadelphia School District schools, but she’s the only one at Excel. She chose Excel…
March Senior of the Month -Adia Davis
Adia Davis, a senior at Abraham Lincoln High School, has been named Senior of the Month for March. This honor recognizes Adia’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and positive impact on her school community. As a member of the Student Government and the ALHS Student Ambassadors, Adia has demonstrated outstanding time management skills while excelling academically, working…
February Senior of the Month – Sukurat Adetayo
Sukurat, who also goes by the name of Sky, came to the United States 5 years ago with her father, from Burkina Faso in West Africa. She is soft-spoken but by no means is she shy; you learn quickly she has a lot she’s excited to share. Her parents are Nigerian, and she lives here…
February Senior of the Month – Jazzani Gerena
Jazzani Gerena, the youngest of four sisters, has a vibrant presence that lights up any room, much like her own sparkling personality. As a high school senior at Girls High, Jazzani has truly come into her own, discovering her identity and carving out a niche where her artistic passions have flourished over the years. Her…
January Senior of the Month – Mason Krajewski
Mason is not the kind of student who promotes himself. He’s understated, when asked about his accomplishments. But he’s clearly and quietly confident, and calmly articulates where he’s been and where he’s going with a matter-of-factness that comes from a solid place. We were joined during our interview with his nominator, First Sergeant (also referred…
January Senior of the Month – Yassmine Motya
Yassmine Moyta truly embodies the spirit of a dedicated and outstanding student, and it’s a pleasure to celebrate her as Senior of the Month. Her brilliance and warmth shine through in everything she does. Not only does she excel in the rigorous academic environment of Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, where she takes…