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PROGRAM: Youth Citizenship Awards: David Masci started the program by saying " No act of kindness, however small, is wasted"-a quote from the creator of Rotary- Paul Harris. David said 22 students were being recognized for their acts of kindness and more.
David went on to tell the crowd what Rotary is and does. 1.2 Million Rotarians in the world providing 47 million hours of volunteering each year, donating billions to irradicate polio. He also said what the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks does. Each year donating $160,000 to local charities, providing a van for veterans to get to doctor appointments, helping to start the Conejo Dental Free Clinic, medical equipment in Tijuana, Mammograms for women who couldn't afford them, helping foster youth and more.
The students being honored today were chosen by the administration staff and teachers at each school. David thanked Patty Mc Gray from the school district for coordinating all of the students and parents.
David then invited dignitaries to the front who would be presenting each student with certificates. Dr. Dena Sellers Directory of Elementary Education, Shane Frank Director of Middle School Education, Lisa Powell DSW President CVSDU, County Supervisor-Jeff Gorell, District Attorney-Erik Nasarenko, and Mayor of T.O.-David Newman.
Student Honorees:
Acacia- Karli Gonzalez helpful, community service, exemplary, does what's right.
Aspen-Harper Duncan respectful, helpful, president of student council.
Banyan-Zoey Miller- kindness, leadership, responsible, comm. service, Girl Scout.
Conejo Academy- Kathya Gil Quintero- leadership, citizenship, helpful, comm. service, integrity, kind.
Cypress-Cora Oakman volunteers at Paw works, kind, helpful
Earths-Oren Nawrocki- enthusiastic, positive, helpful, ambassador for teretes.
Glenwood-Limberth Colli good citizen, helpful positive, respectful, role model
Ladera STARS- Emily Herrera leadership, volunteers, Girl Scout, excellence, kind, student counsel.
Lang Ranch-Isla Gardner role model, outgoing, confident, respectful, positive, student counsel.
Madronna- Olive Rehwald great student, student body-president, philanthropy, athlete. role model.
Maple-Jame Saltee generous, helpful, diligent, role model, leader-student council
Sycamore Canyon Lily Combe kind, leadership, student counsel, leads by example, athlete.
Walnut Scarlett Jane Williams sweet, kind, motivated to succeed, leader, student council. fun.
Weathersfield-Cerora Linares kindhearted, compassionate, selfless, role model, respectful, positive
Westlake Elementary- Gwenyth Pederson enthusiastic, eager to help, positive, student council, athlete, smart.
Westlake Hills Everitt Rearick responsible, commitment to learning, respectful goodwill to others, conscientious, supportive.
Wildwood-Norah Gvertz deserving of recognition, leader, thoughtful, compassionate, sensitive, volunteering,
Colina Middle School-Siddhant "Sid" Bangali hardworking, academic excellence, considerate, positive, respectful, friendly, musician.
Los Cerritos Bella Overgaauw genuine, kindhearted, helpful, unwavering character
Redwood-Madelyn Friedman helpful, kind, positive, teamwork, inclusive for all.
Sequoia-Caleb Cox excels in academics, mature, composed, mentor, leadership.
Sycamore Suah Bae Leadership, youth volunteer, great academically-even takes classes at Moorpark College.
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