8 Temecula Graduating Seniors Named 'Students Of The Year'

Temecula CA

24 May, 2021

7:50 PM

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TEMECULA, CA — As the 2020-21 academic school year comes to a close, eight Temecula high school seniors are looking to the future with a Student of the Year honor in hand. The eight were recognized for their year of accomplishments during a Student of the Month Program and Awards Breakfast Friday at the Sizzler restaurant on Murrieta Hot Springs Road in Murrieta. The 2021 Temecula Students of the Year are: Halley Brewer, Rancho Christian High School College: Elon University Career Goal: International Business Brianna Granados , Temecula Valley High School College: San Jose State University Career Goal: Psychology/Lawyer Michelle Griffith, Great Oak High School College: UC San Diego Career Goal: Science/STEM Noah Mariano, Linfield Christian High School College: Westmont Career Goal: Teacher Jocelyn McEvers, Susan H. Nelson High School College: New York Fashion Institute Career Goal: Fashion Cooper Proulx, Temecula Preparatory School College: UC Riverside Career Goal: Mechanical Engineering Ivana Ron, Chaparral High School College: Harvard Career Goal: Lawyer Charlene Salvador, Rancho Vista High School College: MSJC Career Goal: Nurse/Doctor Founded by Sizzler owner Sally Myers and hosted by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Temecula Student of the Month program honors high school seniors from public and private schools who are selected by their principal and teachers "for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school activities, athletics, and community service as well as the ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education," according to a joint news release from the Temecula Valley Unified School District and the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. TVUSD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jodi McClay, said, "The Student of the Month Program and Awards Breakfast epitomizes the District's and community's commitment to high-quality education by recognizing a select number of amazing seniors as they prepare to take the next critical step to pursue a college or technical degree, serve our country in the armed forces, or join the workforce in a career of their choice. "The Awards Breakfast allows guests to hear about students' successes and challenges as well as their future plans. It also shows students that they have the support of an entire community as they begin their post-secondary plans," McClay continued. In addition to providing honorees the opportunity to share their stories and dreams for the future, teachers and family members, some of whom have never spoken in a public setting, step up to share their pride in their students' hard work. Local, state and federal elected officials also attend to share their support and appreciation for each student. Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards has been a faithful Breakfast attendee for 25 years. She began participating before her 2000 election to City Council. "I started attending the Student of the Month Awards Breakfast when I was a full-time volunteer and PTA board member for our three children's schools. Students of every background, ability, and talent are honored, but all had a common characteristic — they stood out among the hundreds or thousands of students at their school, each in his/her own way," she said. "This program provides a much-needed awareness of the quality and integrity of our students and, ultimately, of our future. People always leave Student of the Month a little taller and with a tear, a smile, and a bounce in their step." In addition to the 2021 Students of the Year, the following Temecula students have been honored over the 2020/21 academic year: SEPTEMBER 2020Chaparral: Shaye PhungLinfield Christian: Elisabella HohulinRancho Christian: Ian RasmussenTemecula Preparatory: Cooper ProulxTemecula Valley: Leilani Jurena OCTOBER 2020Chaparral: Allison ParraGreat Oak: Evan ZhaoLinfield Christian: Deidre GorianRancho Vista: Christian SherbondySusan H. Nelson: Riley RechliczTemecula Valley: David J. Harris NOVEMBER 2020Chaparral: Ivana RonGreat Oak: Taylor PagelLinfield Christian: Benjamin FranksRancho Christian: Halley BrewerTemecula Preparatory: Carley ChapmanTemecula Valley: Brianna Granados DECEMBER 2020Chaparral: Skyler HanGreat Oak: Dylan SevenikarLinfield Christian: Kelly SivertsonRancho Vista: Charlene SalvadorSusan H. Nelson: Isaiah EagleTemecula Valley: Serena Pulopot JANUARY 2021Chaparral: Tianna CoxGreat Oak: Michelle GriffithLinfield Christian: Noah MarianoRancho Christian: Jack BakerTemecula Preparatory: Priya MapletonTemecula Valley: Christian Darell Vargas Salazar FEBRUARY 2021Chaparral: Luke TrinhGreat Oak: Dylan AguinaldoLinfield Christian: Austin SargentRancho Vista: Shane KleisSusan Nelson: Jocelyn McEversTemecula Valley: Alexia Lye MARCH 2021Chaparral: Jordan BurrGreat Oak: Olivia ChmielLinfield Christian: Briana Simone PrillermanRancho Christian: Runfei ZhouTemecula Preparatory: Emmi LyndsTemecula Valley Charter: Julian P. Curatolo APRIL 2021Chaparral: Tyler SchmidtGreat Oak: Bryant SrioudomLinfield Christian: Avery Elise LundRancho Vista: Michael CraneSusan H. Nelson: Sadie TrowbridgeTemecula Valley: Benjamin Morales