Guess who got caught blinging like a true carat! Choice instructors are always on the lookout for the best and the brightest in their respective academies. Students are chosen as a result of their overall stellar performance and conduct. This year, in addition to their Student of the Month certificate, Carats will receive a fast food gift card donated by one of our RAMTASTIC Lakes Business Partners (Sean Pittman of Pittman Law Group, Nathan Collins (former principal of PBL), Latoya Rigsby (former teacher of PBL), and Keith Marshall (current AP at PBL). Carats, keep being excellent; keep shining bright like a diamond! Below are the November 2020 Academy Students of the Month:
Arielle Allen (Early Childhood Teacher Academy–9th) “Arielle has worked really hard to be a better student. She is always participating and when she is unsure, she asks questions.” ~Mrs. Morris
Cyniah Paul (Early Childhood Teacher Academy–10th) “[Cyniah has great] participation and works hard to complete assignments in a timely manner with accuracy.” ~Mrs. Morris
Kimberly Vasquez Morales (Early Childhood Teacher Academy–11th) “Kimberly is vested in Early Childhood. She completes assignments with detail and accuracy; she asks questions when she is not sure, and she is always willing to help her classmates.” ~Mrs. Morris
Ashuntis Early (Early Childhood Teacher Academy–12th) “Ashuntis is always willing to help, no matter what the situation is. She will go above and beyond for our academy.” ~Mrs. Morris
Kattorria March (Law Academy–9th) “Kattorria always comes to class with a positive attitude and contributes to class discussion. It is a pleasure to have her as a student .” ~Dr. Van Treese
Edwards Verne (Law Academy–10th) “Edwards has done a great job with the We the People project and has really embraced the research and clearly enjoys exploring questions of in-depth constitutional law. It is a pleasure to have him as a student.” ~Dr. Van Treese
D’Adrian Bryce (Law Academy–11th) “DJ has been very active in class and in the Law Academy, in general. She has attended Law Club events and has always come to class with a positive attitude. She has adapted very well to virtual learning, and I am really proud of her.” ~Dr. Van Treese
Tamerah Williams (Law Academy–12th) “Tamerah got straight A’s at PBSC last fall and was active in Law Club, attending all of the meetings. She has really blossomed this year and has adapted well to virtual learning–Super proud of her!” ~Dr. Van Treese
Kimona Harvey (Marine Corps JROTC–10th) “Cadet Harvey is working during this tough school year to create a functional Color Guard for us at events, if possible, and to keep the Drill Team going for competition next year. She also is one of the top performers consistently.” ~MSgt Oakley
Isabella Vaccaro (Marine Corps JROTC–11th) “Cadet Vaccaro has taken the reigns of the Marksmanship Team and set the table for success. The team set scored the highest team score to this date in the history of the MCJROTC here at Lakes. That’s not all; she designed a new team logo–AWESOME!” ~MSgt Oakley
Katoria Lowery (Early Childhood Teacher Academy–9th) “Great student with AMAZING attention to detail!” ~Mrs. Morris
Zyani Harrell (Law Academy–9th) “Zyani participates a great deal in class, and her contributions to class discussions are much appreciated!” ~Dr. Van Treese
Gaelta Sylvain (Law Academy–10th) “Gaelta has really stepped up with the We the People competition! She also contributes to class discussions on a consistent basis.” ~Dr. Van Treese
Alicia Deshazor (Law Academy–1th) “Alicia contributes to class discussions and is also working very hard in the Path to College Program. I am optimistic that she will use this opportunity to boost her test scores and get into the college of her choice. Very proud of Alicia for taking this initiative!” ~Dr. Van Treese
Emari Wimberly (Law Academy–12th) “Emari’s performance in Business Law is stellar (no surprise there)! She is also making the most of our current limitations by competing in the virtual Science Fair and the upcoming Brain Bowl competition. Emari is applying to many colleges, and I am proud of her for stepping up her senior year!” ~Dr. Van Treese
