Yuma School District One celebrates student achievements during recognition event
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Yuma School District One celebrated student achievements during a recognition event Wednesday.
According to a press release, the event honored 45 students and 33 teachers across the district “who demonstrated exceptional academic success in several competitions and programs.”
Reagan Strom, Official Top 10 Winner of the Arizona Historical Society’s Postcard Contest. Courtesy: Yuma School District One
Zyla Gonzales, Overall State Winner of the AEA Drug Awareness Poster Contest. Courtesy: Yuma School District One
District One says the following students were recognized during the celebration:
First and second-place school spelling bee winners
Second-place winner at the Yuma County Spelling Bee
Award recipients from the Yuma County Science Fair
The Arizona Historical Society Contest winner
The Arizona Education Association (AEA) Drug Awareness Poster Contest winner
Donivan Schue, First Place Winner of the Yuma County Science Fair for Engineering. Courtesy: Yuma School District One
Natasha Hernandez, First Place Winner of the Yuma County Science Fair for Zoology. Courtesy: Yuma School District One
District One also says not only were the students recognized for their accomplishments, but the event also recognized “also the dedication of the teachers who helped guide and support their success.”
“Events like this give us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students and the educators who inspire them every day,” stated Denis Ponder, District One Superintendent. “Their hard work and commitment to learning make our entire district proud.”
Jacius Skinner, First Place Winner of the School Spelling Bee. Courtesy: Yuma School District One
To learn more about the event, as well as to see the full list of students recognized for their accomplishments, read the press release below.