Maybe These Hard-Working Humboldt High School Students Will Save Us All
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Humboldt County Office of Education release:
Twenty high school seniors, representing thirteen local high schools, were honored as Humboldt
County’s 2019 Academic Achievement Team in front of 130 educators and family members at an awards
ceremony and banquet held at the Humboldt County Office of Education’s (HCOE) Sequoia Conference Center
on Wednesday, April 4. The Humboldt County Office of Education Student Events program distributed
scholarships totaling $6,400 to the stellar students.
Members of the team were selected based on their exemplary academic performance, significant
involvement in extracurricular activities, proven leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a
displayed commitment to their community. The average grade point average for the team is 4.38, with one as
high as 4.7.
The event concluded with the naming of two Stellar Students, Anna Mauro of Arcata High School,
and Adam Vera of McKinleyville High School. The Stellar Students were selected by a panel of community
members in recognition of their exceptional accomplishments and potential to make a significant impact in the
future.
“Students recognized by their respective schools are all so extremely exceptional and represent our
collective pride in Humboldt County schools,” stated Dr. Chris Hartley, Superintendent of Humboldt County
Schools. “Congratulations to all the students but also to the many dedicated teachers and school staff who have
supported and challenged them to be their best along the way.”
Each member of the Academic Achievement Team received a scholarship and certificate. The two
Stellar Student award winners each received an additional $200 scholarship and a special plaque to
commemorate their selection.
Honorees:
Rami Awwad, Academy of the Redwoods
Anna Mauro, Arcata High School
Andrew Pedicino, Arcata High School
Olivia Gerving, Arcata High School
Colton Johnston, Eureka High School
Paige Lyons, Eureka High School
Benjamin Allen, Eureka High School
Connor Barres, Eureka High School
Makenzie Renner, Ferndale High School
Annabelle Raven, Fortuna High School
Agustin Garcinuno, Fortuna High School
Scott Searle, Hoopa Valley High School
Oliver Grant, Mattole Triple Junction High School
Hadlie Ward, Mckinleyville High School
Adam Vera, Mckinleyville High School
Brianna Chapman, North Coast Prepatory Academy
Kila Andi, Northern United Charter School
Logan Sayles, Six Rivers High School
Sophia Wallace-Boyd, South Fork High
Robin Zhao, St. Bernards
For more information about HCOE’s student events, please contact Olivia Kernen at (707) 445-7007 or
okernen@hcoe.org or visit www.hcoe.org.