East Aurora High seniors sworn in as student board members

East Aurora High School seniors Kevin Martinez and Karina Villagran were both sworn in as student board members during the Oct. 21 meeting. They will serve as representatives of the students to the board, as well as of the board to the students, until the end of their senior year.

Martinez is currently a cohort leader of the Upward Bound TRIO Program, a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, the Aurora Youth Council, and is involved in the Youth Engagement in Philanthropy group (YEP).

“I am writing to enthusiastically recommend Kevin Martinez, a standout student in the Class of 2025. As the current valedictorian, Kevin consistently demonstrates exceptional academic prowess and a deep commitment to his education. His intellectual curiosity and strong work ethic have earned him the respect of his peers and teachers,” said Jennifer Mitchell, principal at East Aurora High School.

Villagran is a co-host of the Women in STEAM Panel, a member of Student Council, National Honor Society, Student Ambassador, Science National Honor Society, Student Athlete Society, a JV Soccer Manager, and a member of the City of Aurora’s Mayor’s Office — Harvard Bloomberg Youth Advisory Board.

“Karina embodies what it means to ‘reach your full potential’ in all aspects of her life — as a student, an athlete, and a member of her community. I have no doubt that she will represent our student body well as a Student Board Representative and as she sets forth after graduation to achieve her postsecondary goals,” said Tracy Warwick, East Aurora High School counselor.