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District 62 students recognized for academics, character

The Des Plaines District 62 Board of Education recognizes outstanding middle school students each year.

Nominated by teachers and administration, these students demonstrate outstanding scholarship, inspire others by overcoming difficulties and challenges, volunteer in their school and community, help their classmates and are involved in every aspect of the middle school experience.

The following students received Middle School Students You Should Know awards by the Board of Education on May 18:

• Academic Excellence: Pavani Jairam, Iroquois Community School; Davis Parks, Chippewa Middle School; and Andrew Willett, Algonquin Middle School.

• Enthusiastic Learner: Dave Buga-ay, Chippewa Middle School; Michael Liston, Algonquin Middle School; and Carmin Raciti, Iroquois Community School.

• Exceptional Service to School and Community: Claire Faust, Chippewa Middle School; Nina Pillai, Iroquois Community School; and Samantha Poplawski, Algonquin Middle School.

• Leadership Qualities: Leah Kuhn, Algonquin Middle School; Zophia Perez, Iroquois Community School; and Jonathan Picchiotti, Chippewa Middle School.

• Outstanding Character: Kathryn Anderson, Chippewa Middle School; Marina Orrico, Iroquois Community School; and Ivonne Sanchez, Algonquin Middle School.

• Peer Mentor: Kaitlin Heimbach, Chippewa Middle School; Sean Neiman, Iroquois Community School; and Alicia Sanchez, Algonquin Middle School.

• Positive Attitude, Behavior and Effort: Jenna Cooper, Algonquin Middle School; Jason Mueller, Chippewa Middle School; and Zaphillia Yost, Iroquois Community School.

• Positive Role Model: Daniel Mabrito, Chippewa Middle School; Jenna Robbins, Algonquin Middle School; and Kamila Szwedo, Iroquois Community School.

• Positive School Spirit and Good Sportsmanship: Alyson Block, Algonquin Middle School; Jamilee Jones, Chippewa Middle School; and Erika Madrigal, Iroquois Community School.

Additional information on the winners is posted online at www.d62.org/resources/students/MSSYSK/MSSYSK_2015Awards.pdf.

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