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“I met John as an incoming ninth grader and from day one, he has always exhibited respect, compassion, and courteousness to everyone he interacts with”.
Amira Nicholson, 12, of the 1000 block of South 6th Street, displays what George W. Nebinger Elementary refers to as “Five Star” behavior. She is a bright student who made Honor Roll for the first and second quarters of the school year, has perfect attendance…
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Whenever Alexa Jo Palmer embarks on her career as a pediatric nurse, patients will never need to worry about receiving ample compassion, as the 17-year-old, who for the last year has battled ulcerative colitis, has come to comprehend the preciousness of that…
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“He is a gentleman and a scholar and many faculty members of Roman Catholic High School have shared they are impressed with his academic achievement within their courses” is how Adam Gault of Roman Catholic describes senior Jeremy Lutz. An outgoing…
It’s unclear where Casey Mitchell finds time to be a regular teenager. The resident of the 2300 block of South Front Street and soon-to-be high schooler is 14, but has worked her way towards a long list of commitments that will undoubtedly pad her college applications…
Hailing from the 3100 block of South 18th Street, Senior Vincent Amorosi is described by his nominator Vince Tarducci, an Honors Psychology instructor as ‘one of the hardest working individuals I’ve ever come into contact with in my nine year career,” and his…
Amber Ruan, 16, of the 2400 block of South Front Street is an accomplished student at String Theory High School, both academically and artistically.
Amber is in the top 2 percent of her class and tutors fellow students in math. Always…
One hopes that Jovanna Penza, who graduated from John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School June 1, is enjoying a break from her studies and extracurricular pursuits, as she committed unyielding devotion to each during her tenure at the Center City…
Henry Nguyen’s nominator, Colleen Lawson-Thornton, may just be on of South Philly’s most qualified observers of accomplishments. Well, one of 58 anyway. Just this month she was named the recipient of the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award, which earned her a…
Jahlive Alexander Boyd, 11, excels in academics, citizenship, and athletics.
Jahlive has made Honor Roll at Nebinger Elementary for the past three quarters and strives to be on Honor Roll for the final quarter. He has been Student of the…
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This Ss. Neumann Goretti High School junior-to-be is getting a chance to travel the world thanks to his academic accomplishments.
Ryan Hewitt takes just about all honor classes. He not only studied in Australia for two weeks in the…
Leaders or not born, they are made and as far as youngster Travis Short ‘s nominator, Rachel Peixoto, is concerned, Short is molding his self out to be a great leader. The Saint Thomas Aquinas sixth grader works hard to expand his knowledge in and out of…
Nothing is given to you, a truth many people figure out while growing-up. Quynh Bui is working hard to reach her goals of becoming a pharmacist.
Quynh has some incredible academic accomplishments to boast on her resume: first place…
A rising football star from Chester A. Arthur, eighth grader Brendan Barnes is described as a “bright, responsible and reliable student. A leader among his peers with a great attitude” by nominator Megan Brigaman. During the 2014–2015 year, Brendan has…
Quick question for lovers of analogies: Selflessness is to a saint as boundless potential is to? To anyone with even minimal knowledge of his gifts, Joseph Messina makes a perfect response. The 14-year-old resident of the 2700 block of South Marvine…
If her first two years at Neumann-Goretti High School are any indication, Destinee Thomas has a couple of very busy years ahead.
The Delaware County resident, who is an honor student, has served as the Student Council sophomore class…
People say that the older generation must help the youth because they are our future. Judy Thach, 13, is providing for the generation behind her with her many acts of community service.
Ninth grader James Joseph Fratantoni III is described as a “polite and eager to learn student’ by nominator Robert Sandy. James spends his time working hard on improving his reading skills in Sandy’s reading class, an example of his dedication. James was involved…
Ruth Duink, 8, of the 700 block of Montrose Street is a strong student, athlete, and artist. She attends Nebinger Elementary as a second grade student, where she’s made the Honor Roll for all report periods this school year. She demonstrates leadership and…