Hispanic students and community leaders were recognized by the Rochester City School District Board of Education during a virtual Hispanic Heritage Month observance Oct. 22.
During the observance, students were recognized for their high academic achievement, community service and leadership. In addition, special awards were given to honor individuals who have made great contributions to the Rochester community.
Awards were presented to the following exemplary scholars, who attained a grade-point average of at least 4.0 over the last year:
East Upper School
Dyanna L. Garcia, Hitsany Caridad Gonzalez Estrada and Janehlee Montero
Edison Career & Technology High School
Jenilimar Gonzalez
Franklin Upper School
Johan Veras
James Monroe Upper School
Alondra Melendez
School of the Arts
Natalia Rose Biehl-Narvaez, Denaresh Quiñones, Dariel Ravelo-Ramos and Rosabella Rodriguez
School Without Walls
Nelson Jesus Feliciano and Carmen Ross
Joseph C. Wilson Commencement High School
Ricardo Santiago Reyes
World of Inquiry
Abel Naranjo Giralt
Rochester Pathways to Technology High School
Elizabeth Benoit and Bryan Navarro
Special awards were presented to the following students and community members for their unique achievements and contributions:
Roberto Clemente Award
Jesarie Rodriguez, Roberto Clemente School No. 8
Volunteer Youth Award
Denaresh Quiñones, School of the Arts
Academic Excellence Achievement Award
Natalia Rose Biehl-Narvaez, School of the Arts
Special Recognition Award
Pedro Santiago Sr.
Community Service Award
Henry I. Padrón-Morales, Hipocampo Children’s Bookstore
