School

Student Name

Why they were nominated

Cedar Wood

Arvind Kotagiri

Arvind brings infectious energy to our first-grade classroom. Whether diving into a new book, unraveling complex math problems, or sharing their enthusiasm for rock music (especially drums), cars and technology, he approaches every challenge with genuine passion and joy.

Emerson

Ian Garcia

Ian is a great example of PASSION at Emerson. He brings enthusiasm to everything he does, exploring new ideas, and engaging with the world around him. Ian loves to share his knowledge and excitement with others, inspiring classmates with his curiosity and positive energy about life and learning.

Forest View

Zilicy McCoy

Zilicy is passionate about school, learning, and soccer.  She greets each school day with a bright smile, passion and purpose, excited about whatever is to come.  She is actively engaged and passionate about learning and is self-motivated to extend her learning on her own.  Her passion for learning leads her to asking great questions and leading conversations in our learning community. 

Garfield

Viktoriia (Vika) Churylovych

Vika shows her passion through her actions. She supports her community by helping in third grade with writing, translating for any student who needs it, and encouraging her classmates to put forth their best effort. She is also passionate about her own learning and holds her-self to a high standard.

Hawthorne

Journie Dates

Journie is serious about her learning and helping her classmates learn as well. She is a great helper and shares her thoughts in detail. Thank you, Journie!

Jackson

Karime Manriquez Hernandez

Karime is a student with a true passion for learning. When she first started at Jackson, she only spoke Spanish and was very shy, but she showed an immediate hunger to learn English and a strong determination to participate in all our classroom learning. She does not give up when something is challenging and consistently asks questions when she does not understand. If she cannot think of a word in English, she confidently asks in Spanish and works to learn the correct English word. Through her perseverance and love for school, Karime has grown into a super star student who proudly presents her ideas and has even started reading books in English!

Jefferson

Zoey Morgan

Zoey approaches work and play with engagement and passion.  Her enthusiasm is infectious and inspires those around her.

Lowell

Kylie Soriano Gonzalez

Bryce Magno

Kylie shows kindness and a strong work ethic every single day. Her caring heart, positive attitude, and dedication to doing her best make our classroom a better place for everyone. Keep up the great work!

Bryce shows a genuine passion for learning and approaches new topics with enthusiasm that lifts the energy of the whole class. He is consistently happy and engaged during lessons, participates eagerly, and often encourages peers with his positive attitude.

Madison

Ava Abeyta

Ava is a member of Madison's drama club, and she consistently shows up each rehearsal ready to learn, regularly practices her lines and choreography, and is an excellent leader for other students. She will help others remember their lines or moves and is always happy to jump in and help however she can. Ava's passion for Madison, and especially our upcoming musical, is always evident and her dedication is an inspiration to staff and students alike. Great work Ava!

Mill Creek

Manuel Chavez Lopez

Manuel leads with a passionate heart!  He cares deeply about his learning and has a strong desire to master new skills.  He takes pride in his work and consistently does his very best!   Way to go, Manuel!

Monroe

Ahata Kosnyrova

Ahata supports the core value of passion in both her education and her extracurricular activities. She is Ukrainian and not only has she worked hard to learn English, she is excelling in her school work. Beyond that she is a passionate ballroom dancer. She spends hours after school each day practicing her dance skills and has won competitions for her progress.

Penny Creek

Abigail Alemayehu

Abigail shows a true passion for being a good friend and making sure everyone feels included. She is kind, welcoming, and always looks out for others. Abigail goes out of her way to invite others to join in, helps classmates feel comfortable, and treats everyone with respect. Her passionate, caring attitude makes Penny Creek a happier and more welcoming place to learn.

Port Gardner K-12

Magdalen Debroeck

Magdalen demonstrates passion in learning every day at Port Gardner. She is committed to learning and really shines in her ELA and Science classes where she can use her well-developed creativity and art skills. Her daily science journals and detailed diagrams and drawings set the standard. Magdalen is very conscientious about her learning and sets the bar and shares her passion for learning in all she does. She is also kind, caring and creative, which are qualities that also are exemplified in her passion through learning and life. She is a leader in her after-school sports and activities as well, especially in volleyball where her passion for playing is BIG! As an educator for over 25 years, it is my honor to nominate Magdalen, I have no doubt she will share her passion for learning throughout her life.

Silver Firs

Aradhya Vats

Aradhya comes to class each day eager to learn and is often excited to share new things she has discovered outside of the classroom. She asks thoughtful questions, participates actively, and approaches challenges with a positive attitude. Her enthusiasm for learning positively impacts both her own growth and our classroom community.

Silver Lake

Silas Herring

Silas cares deeply about doing things to the best of his ability. He shows up ready to be his best self every day! Whether it is collaborating with his classmates, solving a hard math problem, or kicking the soccer ball down the field, Silas shows up with passion and a drive to grow.

Tambark Creek

Hunter Gilbertson

Hunter is an amazing Leo Leader who shows passion in everything he learns about, especially vehicles. His excitement for learning new things and wanting to teach the class about it is a huge encouragement for others wanting to share what they learn. I’m very proud of you Hunter!

View Ridge

Oliver Badger

Oliver is passionate about everything he does. Whether it's relationships, play, communication, or schoolwork, he feels deeply and gives it everything he's got.

Whittier

Papattikorn Pannak

Papattikorn is a Thai student who joined Whittier in second grade and consistently demonstrates a deep passion for learning. He arrives early each morning to complete Imagine Learning lessons to improve his English, carefully looks up definitions and asks clarifying questions to find the exact word to express his ideas in writing, and respectfully requests a moment to organize his thoughts before answering verbally. Papattikorn also thoughtfully designs his presentations with text features that help him communicate his topic clearly to his audience. He shows a dedication to learning that has helped him as a ML student become just shy of being at standard after only 2 1/2 years.  I'm impressed! 

Woodside

Hope Wahome

Hope comes to group each day eager to participate, ask thoughtful questions when she doesn’t understand, and demonstrates strong perseverance. She is deeply motivated to read and fully understand English while also valuing her native language, showing a true commitment to growing as a learner. Her curiosity, determination, and love of learning are evident in everything she does, showing a genuine passion for learning!

Eisenhower

Aria McCoy

Aria is an exceptional student. She asks thoughtful questions and volunteers insightful answers. She is totally committed to doing her best and excels in science.

Evergreen

Coraline Esquivel Guzman

Coraline is passionate and dedicated to her learning. She works hard in all her endeavors and is devoted to learning as much as she can. She has had a very successful year since her arrival to Evergreen. We are all so proud of her!

Gateway

Caleb Cox

Caleb shows Passion in all that he does. As a leader in choir, Caleb demonstrates work ethic and teamwork. In his interactions with others in class, he works hard and never gives up. Thanks for your Passion!

Heatherwood

Adheesh Meenakshi Sundaram

I am proud to nominate Adheesh for the value of passion because of the infectious enthusiasm and tireless dedication he brings to every assignment. Whether leading a classroom discussion or diving into independent work, his genuine love for learning inspires his peers and elevates the energy of our entire community. Finally, he is passionate about community as a member of NJHS, ASB, and orchestra.

North

Bailey Pearce

Bailey is a joy to be around and adds energy into every classroom. She is kind, thoughtful, and genuine in every regard. Students and staff alike respond well to Bailey's integrity and the passion that she brings to every social and academic environment at North. 

Cascade

Wade Wessels

Wade exemplifies a genuine passion that transcends the classroom, fueling a commitment to excellence in both their academic pursuits and personal endeavors. Their infectious enthusiasm for learning and living makes them a standout candidate to represent the core value of PASSION.

Everett

Lucy Wartelle

Lucy is passionate in all that she does! Whether engaging in critical thinking or classes or planning school-wide events. Her passion for Everett High and the Everett community is AMAZING! As an example, she recently led the planning of our inspirational PINK OUT night for the student section. The PIT was pink, and our students were LOUD and PROUD due to her passion and leadership.

Jackson High

Olivia Dang

Olivia's passion shows through her dedication to music and her contributions to the orchestra program at Jackson High School. Her teacher and her peers are grateful to have her in the orchestra.

Sequoia

Basil Jolley

Basil is intensely interested in learning. She has a curious disposition and her level of involvement within class and as a leader in Youth and Government and school shows that she deeply cares about others and what is happening in the world. She operates with a high level of interest in social justice.

Sequoia GOAL Program

David Krantz

David does a great job of advocating for what he needs to be successful. He always tries his best to make sure he completes his assignments and tasks as efficiently as possible. David is very passionate about becoming a voice actor after the GOAL program and is motivated to do his best while in the program.