Students of the Month | January 2026

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Students of the Month | January 2026

Feb 4 2026

Faculty/Staff Member	Student's Name	Grade	Pillar/Mindset Demonstrated	Details
Enrique H	Maya Shih	12	Being Family	Maya is such a great teammate and captain to her peers. She's extremely protective and passionate and everything she does is with quality. She's extremely organized, manages time wisely to the poiint where she could teach time management and what most improssed us was her loving and caring attitude towards all of our athletes from novice to veterans. Our team is so much better because she came through our team, going beyond the call of duty. Once in a decade type of student athlete. Thank you many times over!
Enrique H	Jacy Bunyi	12	Bringing Hope	Jacy has been a great model to his peers in what I call Dedication to self. I often reference the "Where there's a will there's a way" And Jacy, definitely finds ways to get things done. From running down mission to his house and back because he forgot his shoes or running shirt, or if he needs help for Physics at very early hours of the day, he makes no excuses. He brings hope to all at the highest level! This was someting that was very much evident to his peers. Quiet but extremely driven. Thank you for being such a great captain and role model.
Enrique H	Evan Ramos	12	Bringing Hope	Evan was so dedicated this past year with whatever thing he did. He was one of our Captains and did an amazing job helping his peers and modeling great stewardship. After the season, he was there for those moving on to NCS and state. He was one of our alternates and really showed that you don't have to be one of the best at the start of the season, but what you do in between. He really trusted the process without a beat. Thank you for being an easy going and easy student athlete to work with. It was great seeing you excell and improve from one race to the next.
Enrique H	Marcus Ramos	12	Bringing Hope	Marcus was so dedicated this past season. Although very quiet, he did a lot to show his dedication to self and the team. He was able to model and really "walk the Talk". Never complained and always there to better himself. He gradually became one of our alternates and you could tell from one race to the next how much effort he put into becoming the best version of himself. Thank you for Trusting the process! It was fun seeing you and Evan improve and push each other from one race to the next.
A Patterson	Ivanka Menezes	11	Being Family	Ivanka has been an outstanding leader in the Student Senate. She not only takes initiative on any task needed, but she does so with a positive attitude and a genuine smile, making everyone around her feel welcome and at ease. Her ability to collaborate with all kinds of people is truly commendable. She brings that same kindness and dedication to Advisory. I’m incredibly proud of her work and her consistent willingness to help in any way she can.
Enrique H	Santiago Henriquez	12	Educating Hearts and Minds	Santiago what most impressed me was how great of a example of how hard work and dedication pay off. Holding himself to high standards as many of our athletes on the team. He was dedicated to his craft of running and excelling in the classroom with poise and grace. It was evident as he managed his stress well throughout the season and his high caliber training schedule as he often had to do twice a day workouts. Managing your time and organizing yourself in a way that brought minimal stress is something many adults are still working on. To see it from a younth, is great! Often times students struggle to keep high quality efforts for their academics and extra curriculums, but Santiago was able to balance well especially for his age. Keep up the great work and always keep trying to be a postive and strong role model for your peers. What you do when no one is watching is equally as important as what you do in front.
Richards	Caleb Marumahoko	9	Being Family	Caleb sits next to someone who processes slower, and instead of letting that student flounder, Caleb assist and takes the student under his wing. Caleb is always with it, displaying a strong skillset, which enables him to observe others in need.
Richards	Heera Murray	11	Bringing Hope	Heera is very involved as a member of the choir and the choir club. She has formed a strong participation-vibe in the club and is helping to organize things in a timely manner.
K. Parker	Elijah David	9	Educating Hearts and Minds	Elijah has been a stand out art student this year as someone who is deeply engaged in class, stays focused through every stage of his projects, and making clever, creative design choices. His skillful approach and strong artistic instincts make his work stand out and inspire those around him. He offers a calm and mature quality that is appreciated and beneficial to the collaborative environment in our class.
K. Parker	Aiden Duran	9	Educating Hearts and Minds	Aiden always comes to class with a positive, open mind and a thoughtful, attentive attitude. He is respectful to both peers and teachers and helps create a collaborative and supportive studio environment. No matter the project, Aiden gives his best effort and approaches each piece with care and creativity. He's been a great role model to his classmates of how a successful art students shows up.
K. Parker	Josiah Knight	9	Educating Hearts and Minds	Josiah is a reliable Visual Art student who is always engaged, hardworking, and ready to lend a hand in the art studio. Goal‑oriented and eager to learn new skills, he approaches every challenge with focus and a great attitude. His willingness to learn and try his best in every project makes him an awesome role model in our creative classroom
K. Parker	Liliana Mansfield	9	Educating Hearts and Minds	Liliana stands out in our Visual Arts class for her natural artistic talent, creative problem‑solving skills, and incredible attention to detail. Every project she takes on shows her unique vision and thoughtful craftsmanship. Her dedication and creativity make her an inspiring presence in our art studio.
K. Parker	Reilani Aceret	10	Educating Hearts and Minds	Reilani stood out in her Ceramics class for her hard work, creativity, and dedication in her projects. She put great care into every step of her process, creating beautiful pieces that were both unique and full of character. Her commitment to bringing her ideas to life truly shined through in each finished work—she showed up to each class with positive energy and offered inspiration to those around her with a strong work ethic.
K. Parker	Naomi Chen	12	Educating Hearts and Minds	Naomi was a star Cearmic student in her class. Her projects consistently showed incredible skill, care, and thoughtful approach in the design phases. Every piece she created reflects her careful planning and dedication to craft. Naomi's effort and attention to detail always shined through, resulting in beautifully refined works that showcase both technical excellence and artistic sensitivity.
H. Amani	Jackson Archibald	11	Bringing Hope	Jackson makes fabulous use of class time. He's always ready to go with questions to work on and a great leader and team player in collaborating with his peers to solve Geometry problems. He brings a can-do attitude to any challenge and is solution focused. A pleasure to have in class as he brings such joy to math! (Fall 2025)
Amani	Braden Dougherty	12	Being Family	Last Semester, Braden took initiative to help out Freshman with Biology. He brings genuine care and leadership in his role in NHS, even with his already busy schedule.
Amani	Kaylan Mine	12	Bringing Hope	Kaylan is always communicative and ready to go to help out with anything NHS. She brings a positive enthuasiam to tutoring Algebra, Spanish or Biology.
Amani	Jasmine Ng	11	Bringing Hope	Jasmine has been an exceptional tutor for Algebra 2. She's consistent, thoughful, and leads with grace.
Catalan	Maliyah McCrary	11	Bringing Hope	Maliyah has been cosistently improving since her freshman year. This year in Algebra 2 she has completely flourished and does well on assignments and exams. This is a direct result of her hard work and perseverance. She asks questions, focuses in class and uses her time effectively. I feel lucky to have her again as my student as I am able to witness her growth as a scholar and a young lady. I can't wait to see how much she will grow the rest of the year. Keep up the great work Maliyah!
Catalan	Brooke Joly	12	Being Family	Brooke did an incredible job as my IWE first semester and as the leader for Nuestra Gente. Brooke leads with grace and dedication in everything she does. Her respect for others is what makes her stand out as she is always one to keep others at the forefront. Her empathy, cooperation and pride in our school make her a perfect candidate for the award that exemplifies "Being Family". Keep up the great work Brooke! You are a true definition of an exemplary Mariner!

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