Dist. 62 lauds Middle School Students You Should Know

Des Plaines District 62 middle school students were recognized virtually as part of the Middle School Students You Should Know program.

The six sixth-graders, six seventh-graders and 16 eighth-graders were nominated by their middle school teachers and principals.

Students were recognized in nine different categories:

Academic Excellence: Recognizes students who consistently achieve a high grade-point average and challenge themselves to go above and beyond the requirements of an assignment in their desire to learn.

• Gisselle Gomez Ornelas, eighth grade, Algonquin Middle School

• Amelie Mach, eighth grade, Iroquois Community School

• Addison Stutheit, eighth grade, Chippewa Middle School

Enthusiastic Learner: Recognizes students who improve and/or continue to try under difficult conditions. These students put forth their best efforts over the course of the school year.

• Gabriela Gutierrez, eighth grade, Algonquin Middle School

• Lela Muriel, eighth grade, Iroquois Community School

• William Saverino, sixth grade, Chippewa Middle School

Exceptional Service to School and Community: Recognizes students for their efforts in improving school and community life. These students demonstrate pride in their school and community.

• Filip Mizerski, eighth grade, Algonquin Middle School

• George Murphy, eighth grade, Iroquois Community School

• Jesse Listopad, eighth grade, Chippewa Middle School

Leadership Qualities: Recognizes students who demonstrate academic accomplishment, leadership qualities, active participation in student affairs, and strive for excellence in a wide range of activities.

• Pililani Fernandez, seventh grade, Algonquin Middle School

• Zonna Todorovska, eighth grade, Iroquois Community School

• Sophia Layous, seventh grade, Chippewa Middle School

Outstanding Character: Recognizes students who demonstrate the determination, fortitude and strength of character to make the right, but not always most popular, choice.

• Brooke Capper, eighth grade, Algonquin Middle School

• Monica Correa, seventh grade, Iroquois Community School

• Abigayle Garcia, seventh grade, Chippewa Middle School

Peer Mentor: Recognizes students who display a willingness to cooperate and share their knowledge. These young people often serve as a critical link for others in need and foster positive peer relations and communications in their school.

• Lillian Papp, sixth grade, Algonquin Middle School

• Nicole Stefanov, eighth grade, Iroquois Community School

• Meghan Gibbon, seventh grade, Chippewa Middle School

Positive Attitude, Behavior and Effort: Recognizes students who demonstrate positive attitude and behavior. Recipients of this award demonstrate respect for others, are trustworthy and cooperative. They are responsible and possess leadership qualities.

• Thalia Estrada, eighth grade, Algonquin Middle School

• Ayesha Abdul-Malik, eighth grade, Iroquois Community School

• Kara L., sixth grade, Chippewa Middle School

Positive Role Model: Recognizes students who consistently exhibit the kinds of behaviors we want displayed in our schools and in our communities.

• Izabella Kowalczuk, sixth grade, Algonquin Middle School

• Nell Kowalczuk, sixth grade, Algonquin Middle School

• Madison Story, seventh grade, Iroquois Community School

• Julia Romosan, sixth grade, Chippewa Middle School

Positive School Spirit and Good Sportsmanship: Recognizes students for demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship, athletic ability, personal development, and integrity during practice and/or competition, in the classroom and/or on the playing field.

• Ben Huk, eighth grade, Algonquin Middle School

• Katelyn Dahl, eighth grade, Iroquois Community School

• Leiah Cardona, eighth grade, Chippewa Middle School