A.C. Whelan celebrates 30 students for honesty and integrity

By Melissa Moore-Randall

The A.C. Whelan recently celebrated 30 outstanding students from Kindergarten through Grade 5 who were nominated by their homeroom teachers for demonstrating Honesty & Integrity throughout the school community. These students showed what it means to do the right thing even when no one is watching, take responsibility for their actions and lead with truth and strong character.

To honor their efforts, students participated in an Honesty & Integrity Trail (HIT) Celebration, where they helped decorate our school sidewalk along the back of the building. Using stencils, chalk and powerful messages, students created a meaningful and lasting display that reflects the importance of honesty, integrity and positive choices.

The Honesty & Integrity Celebration highlighted what makes A.C. Whelan so special, including students who lead by example, make thoughtful decisions and contribute to a safe and respectful school community.

Students celebrated: Kindergarten: Elena Bertolini, Lorenzo Vecchia, Azreal Titang, Yuliana Cisneros Ortiz, Yaritza Guerrero Ayala. Grade 1: Dylan Howe, Gianna Garcia Ospina, Brianna Wallace, Itzayana Montano Cruz, Rocko Filocamo. Grade 2: Giorgia DeGrutola, Ana Julia Barbosa, Mariely Marquez, Jamir Dume, Zariah Lee. Grade 3: Galylea Cano, Catalina Hernandez Gonzalez, Rawan Ettour, Kaili Contreras-Kalagher, Rayyan Mendoza. Grade 4: Andrew Arias Lopez, Lennox Roach, Sofia Rodriguez, Sabrina Addonizio. Grade 5: Sabrine Ait Hadj Silman, Jayden Flores, Rigoberto Interiano Reyes, Zahra Elsayed, Alan Lopez Rodriguez, Emmanuel Landaverde.