C.P. & Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Award

Aafiya is someone who seeks out opportunities to help her classmates and her school community. She participates in Woodin's book club, garden club, student safety patrol, and leadership club. She is hard working, collaborative, determined to always do her best, and her smile lights up the room. She displays kindness and genuine care for students, staff, and community members at Woodin. We are so thankful to have Aafiya as part of our Woodin community!

Aaryav's positivity permeates every aspect of our Kokanee school environment, helping to foster a positive culture of respect and empathy. His genuine demeanor and attitude serve as a guiding light, illuminating our classrooms with his infectious enthusiasm and optimism. Aaryav consistently demonstrates respect and kindness in his interactions with peers and adults alike, earning him admiration and respect from everyone here at Kokanee. His steadfast commitment to kindness leaves a lasting impact, enriching the experiences of all who have the privilege of interacting with him.

Humanitarians are those who represent and demonstrate the value and dignity of others, treating others with respect, and promoting common good. Aiden not only practices these values, but he also embodies what our core values are at Fernwood. He is safe, kind, and a learner. Aiden is consistently showing respect and kindness to his peers and the community. He is always looking at the bigger picture and in the best interest of the whole.

Alex embodies all the characteristics of a humanitarian. For the three years that Alex has been at Kenmore, he has celebrated and accepted all others in many different ways. Students are drawn in by his kind and accepting manner. He has helped create a culture of love and support with peers of all grades, backgrounds, ethnicities and genders. He has been a rare, focused leader and example on our campus, and his standards will be one for future Kenmore students to follow.

Alex is a leader that advocates for his peers, encourages inclusion, and models what it means to care about others through compassion and respect. He has created a climate for many of our students to thrive in and provided a role model for many of our students to grow through compassion and empathy for others. Alex is consistently finding ways to get more of his classmates involved in activities during class. He is responsible & strives to be the best version of himself.

Alisha is a wonderful humanitarian. She is fair, responsible, and kind to all students. She will work, play, and talk with all students. She cares about safety and about helping others. She volunteered on safety patrol and was instrumental in the success of our Toys for Tots campaign. She is kind to students and adults. She includes all students and often is found bringing students into the fold so that they too, belong. She works hard to make everyone feel welcome.

Anna's impact on our school and community is undeniable. Her ability to not only lead, but also encourage and show empathy towards others demonstrates her qualities as a humanitarian. From her involvement in being this years ASB Executive Secretary, to her leadership in the Women of Influence Club, and to her partnering with Habitat for Humanity and traveling to do great work, Anna shows that she is a bright star.

Annam is a bright light in our classroom! She is enthusiastic to come to school, loves learning, and is an amazing peer model. Annam demonstrates integrity and a nurturing attitude with friends. She is a leader and a wonderful help in the classroom. Annam is very creative and does focused work on her projects. She enjoys being the teacher helper which we appreciate so much. It is a joy to have her in our class!

After undergoing a triple organ transplant in Second grade, Ashley fought hard to return to school, and this year attended Woodmoor full-time for the first time. Ashley arrives at school every day with a big smile on her face, full of happiness and joy. She includes everyone, she loves learning, and she LOVES being at school. Ashley has many friends and is loved by all adults. Ashley embodies the values of this award everyday through her kindness, hard work, joy and ability to overcome adversity.

Ayumi is observant and thoughtful. She pays attention to those around her and never hesitates to offer her help or support. Her kindness is consistent, and something her peers know they can rely on during difficult times. Ayumi's classmates say she is supportive, kind, helpful, brave, and gentle. Staff say that Ayumi has the ability to read a situation and take the initiative in making the moment better for all involved.

Brendan is described by students and staff at Skyview as a curious, lifelong learner, who is always there to offer a helping hand. A teacher said, “He is patient with his peers and a good role model for reaching past one’s comfort zone.” A peer writes, “I was in lunch duty when Brendan started cleaning as well; he didn't have to because he didn't get an infraction, but he did anyway.” Brendan is a community leader at Skyview.

Cailyn is the epitome of kindness and compassion. Known for her innate ability to care for others, she is never judgmental and always the first to offer a helping hand or a comforting word. Whether it's lending an ear to a friend in need or going the extra mile to support a classmate, Cailyn's thoughtful gestures never go unnoticed. Her genuine warmth creates a nurturing atmosphere wherever she goes, making her a cherished member of our classroom and Shelton View community.

Camila exemplifies resilience, triumphing over challenges that come in her way. Despite facing adversity, she radiates unwavering kindness and fosters acceptance with everyone she encounters. Engaged in the Latinx community, she advocates for unity and inclusivity. Camila has high standards for herself and others, and uses this to empower peers and ensure access to resources. Her journey reflects her strength and determination, making her a beacon of hope and inspiration for others facing similar obstacles.

Connor is a dedicated student who strives to be his best every day and works to help others achieve the same. Connor has many passions – from soccer, to football, to art – and he puts his heart into each. When there is a problem, Connor works to understand it and to arrive at a solution that is fair to everyone. He is a quiet leader in the classroom and at recess, and he shows everyone how to be a team leader, win or lose.

Cooper is a student who always tries to make others feel safe and comfortable. He is always so enthusiastic about learning and curious to know more. Cooper helps others when he sees them struggling without anyone asking him to. He seeks opportunities to help both students and staff members at Woodin. Cooper is a friend to all inside the classroom and out. We love having Cooper as a Woodin Wildcat!

Edward is always positive and extremely polite, no matter what the situation. He has overcome a lot of adversity in his life. Edward is always first to volunteer for WEB events and always gets excited for school activities. Edward works well with a variety of students and did great supporting our spring elementary visits. He eagerly led 5th graders around the school answering questions and happily sharing his experience about Timbercrest.

Eleanor is one of the most empathic students that you will ever meet. In addition to excelling in her academics, she has shown incredible maturity in her peer relationships. She is an AVID student and has also participated in Kenmore Middle School's award-winning debate team since it’s founding. She consistantly advocates for others in all areas of our campus. She is kind, compassionate, and resilient and her positivity is contagious.

Ellie Rodriguez embodies the spirit of leadership, learning and belonging at Ruby Bridges. She is a kind and caring leader among her peers, showing exceptional service in support of students as a peer mentor for multiple years. Ellie was a key contributor to the development of this mentor program pairing 4th/5th graders with language learners in the Kindergarten/1st grade settings. She provides support to students weekly instead of going out to her regular recess time. She is loved and appreciated by all!

Ella has above and beyond kindness towards all. Ella goes out of her way to help others feel included, seeking out friends to extend the invite to come and join her in play. Ella eagerly enjoys working with anyone, always bringing a positive attitude and hard work ethic to the situation. Ella is well on her way to making this world a better place with her kindness, positivity, and acceptance of everyone.

Elliot is a kind, compassionate student who demonstrates respect and empathy on a daily basis. Elliot's willingness to help fellow students makes him a true Humanitarian. He is always willing to support a peer to make sure they understand content. He will stop what he is doing to patiently help anyone in need. He is positive and cheers for others whenever possible. He does not judge and displays a great deal of patience and kindness to everyone.

Emanuely is a valuable contributor to the Canyon Creek Community. She is welcoming and helpful to peers and staff. Her smile lights up a room and helps others to feel welcome and included. She is very appreciative of the support offered to her and thrives on positive attention from staff/peers which is often reciprocated. Emanuely is very empathetic. This combined with her wholehearted optimism promotes/encourages her peers to be their best self and not be afraid to ask for help.

Ethan is passionate about his Japanese heritage and has become an advocate for others who targeted for bullying as a marginalized group. In light of this, he has found his voice speaking up more vocally on behalf of others. He is an incredibly hard worker and enjoys helping others. Ethan always puts 100% effort into all that he does. Ethan has taken on many leadership positions here at Kenmore, and this has boosted his confidence to be the leader we know him as.

Eva is a leader in all sense of the word. She pushes herself to be an advocate for everyone even when it goes against the grain. Not just friendly pesonality, she is truly a friend to all. She goes out of her way to make sure all students have people to play with and be with during recess and acknowledges the strengths and triumphs of herself and others in the classroom.

Fenris has demonstrated exceptional qualities of inclusivity, advocacy, and community throughout their tenure at ILHS. Fenris fosters an environment of fairness, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. Fenris embraces the diversity within our school community, making everyone feel accepted, valued and appreciated. Fenris celebrates differences, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all. Fenris is a passionate advocate for equitable opportunities and resources, which has had a significant impact, fostering an environment where students feel empowered to pursue their goals.

Flora-May is a person with an extraordinary awareness of the people and world around her. She sees, listens, and feels with curiosity, compassion, and empathy. This ability ultimately leads her to speak and act in ways that make others feel valued and improves the environment around her. With regularity, Flora-May collaborates positively with all her classmates and makes suggestions to improve how things are done. This consistency in noticing and valuing her community, and her positive influence.

Franco radiates warmth and acceptance, always eager to learn from others' experiences. His caring and calm demeanor creates a safe space for meaningful conversations about school and life. Whether he's leading the Intercultural Festival or simply engaging with tablemates, Franco embodies inclusivity and compassion. His genuine interest in people and their stories makes him a beloved figure in the community, where he advocates for himself and others with humility and grace.

Gloria embodies our Leota pillars of empathy, effort, and respect. Just last year she was not only new to our school, but new to our country, language, and culture. With her characteristic courage and hard work, she thrived academically and socially. Gloria consistently went above and beyond to show kindness to her peers. She mentored our new, Spanish speaking students assisting with acclimation and adjustment while Gloria participated in wrestling and track. Gloria has become an important part of our community at Leota.

Hadley is a kind and empathetic student who has a strong sense of self. She includes everyone and notices when a kind word is needed. Hadley will physically stand next to a peer who doesn't feel included. She will speak up when an adult is asking for a change in behavior from a group of students. Hadley advocates for herself and her classmates and she helps in a way that empowers her peers. Hadley makes a difference every day.

As Editor of the Year Book, Hailey plays a crucial role in bringing the school community together by capturing its diverse experiences and showcasing them to everyone. Her leadership of the Black Student Affinity Group demonstrates her commitment to advocacy and inclusivity. Hailey's efforts to bring people together, promote acceptance, and advocate for positive change shows an example of what kind of humanitarian she is.

Hanna is a calming presence in the classroom and on campus. She is a quiet leader, and one who peers admire. Hanna sees the value in collaborative learning and is one of the founding members of the Creating Friends recess activity - a place for different students to come together in friendship and support one another's creative outlets. Hanna consistently demonstrates an effort to include others and is able to point out the fun in learning, even to the most reluctant peers.

Harkrish is a bright light to everyone in his path and his smile can make you forget about any worries. He is curious about the world around him, kind to others, and often notices AND asks when people need help or a hug. He is proud of his accomplishments and often cheers on others toward their success as well. I'm proud to have known him since he started at CL in Kindergarten and even more proud to nominate him for this honor.

Harper is courageous, opinionated and kind. She is quick to interrupt if things get unkind or hurtful and she is fearless when it comes to standing up for others. Her peers say she is helpful, always includes others, has a smile that lights up the room, and is a leader. Staff say that Harper is a quiet, unstoppable force for good. She speaks her mind and works to improve the world for others.

Ihi has worked as a peer coach in a special education classroom. She has gone above and beyond her duties and extended her friendship and kindness into the campus community. She is a true peer and friend for students both in and out of the classroom, regularly including them in her social circle at lunchtime, PAWS time, and before and after school. Ihi has shown a great ability to advocate for students when they have needed someone to be a voice for them.

Jacob is compassionate and observant. He sees others in need and naturally wants to help them. He will approach his teachers to let them know when other students are struggling and will step in to support his peers with getting organized or in understanding content. He is patient and always ready to volunteer. He is a strong advocate for himself and others, while continuing to be his full self in school. He was described as being a great group anchor in groups.

Jayland Coleman radiates joy! From his very first day at Northshore Networks, Jayland has shown a natural gift for creating community, effortlessly bringing students together with his genuine kindness and optimism. No matter who he encounters– friend or acquaintance–he welcomes them and makes them feel valued and included. His actions consistently exhibit the Northshore School District definition of inclusivity. We are so proud to have Jayland represent Northshore Networks.

Jesus' smile lights up any room he walks into. He loves to support his classmates and all students at Frank Love. He is intentional in showing acts of kindness and caring each day. He enjoys helping younger students whether it’s acting as a mentor for a newcomer or helping mediate problems between students. He is quick to forgive others, admit when he is wrong, and knows how to advocate for himself and others. We admire his gentle spirit and kind heart.

Jon shows his dedication to the Westhill community by stepping up as student council president and making sure all voices are heard. He is the epitome of inclusiveness as he goes above and beyond to make others feel welcomed and included. Jon always has a smile on his face and is a leader in the classroom and the school community. He consistently participates in and reflects on his own learning, striving to be the best student he can be, and is a role model to others.

Jordyn has exemplified exceptional leadership qualities here at Shelton View. She has the ability to collaborate effectively with her peers, and demonstrates a commendable team-player attitude that makes others feel accepted and valued. She even gives up some of her time to help teachers and students at recess. These qualities make Jordyn a role model for her peers. Students here at Shelton View can count on Jordyn to be by their side when they need someone to lean on.

Staff and students at Skyview describe Julia as a self starter and self motivator who is always looking for ways to include and help others. A teacher said, “Julia isn't just kind to her friends, but to everyone.” Another teacher said, “Julia is a leader and takes on further responsibilities in the classroom and in after school activities. If she sees someone alone, she will approach them and put them under her wing.” Julia’s sincerity and generosity of spirit is inspirational to students and staff.

Katie leads by example and brings a positive attitude to ATP-Pathways. Her progress, in terms of maturity, patience, and independence cannot be overstated. Her favorite part of the day is volunteering in the community. Katie is always eager to get out and about and helps her peers. Katie can be seen smiling at her internship, taking a walk along the river, or visiting a nearby coffee shop. On weekends, Katie loves to be in the stands rooting on Bothell High School teams, her alma mater.

Over the last four years at ATI, Koa has brought positivity and joy to our program as a leader in the classroom. Koa fully participates in all activities at ATI and Unified Sports. His input helps other students understand the concepts. He puts his greatest effort into every task he completes, from the classroom to the job site. Koa is kind, respectful, conscientious, and empathetic towards staff and students. Koa is moving on to helping others in the community and he will be missed.

Larissa is an intelligent and insightful student who consistently excels in various parts of her community. She demonstrates exceptional kindness and empathy towards her peers and always offers a helping hand for others in need. She goes out of her way to include others and makes opportunities for students who are less apt at making friends, feel a part of the classroom community. Larissa is the kind of student who will befriend anyone in her community to ensure that person feels seen, heard and valued.

Lillie Tsegay demonstrates a remarkable ability to advocate for others and serves as a role model. She consistently stands up for what is right, fearlessly engaging in uncomfortable conversations that are crucial for progress and understanding. Lillie serves as the president of the Black Student Union, ensuring that voices of students are heard and initiatives aimed at uplifting black individuals are pursued. Additionally, Lillie is involved with "Hugs for Ghana," a student-led non-profit dedicated to spreading joy and hope to Ghana and our local community.

Lincoln is highly valued by teachers and peers alike at Leota for being consistently kind, inclusive, and respectful. He shows confident, natural leadership in and out of the classroom. In the hallways, Lincoln does the right thing both when nobody's looking and in those critical moments when all eyes are on him. In the classroom Lincoln elevates conversations, includes others, and aids those who need it. Additionally, Lincoln always brings his best effort to everything he participates in, from sports to classroom work.

Grieving the loss of a friend and classmate at Bothell High, Londyn has directed her time, energy, and passion to preserving a mental health support that helps many struggling students here at BHS. Londyn was an eloquent advocate for the program, speaking in front of the NSD school board several times about how the SRO supports the mental health of staff and students at BHS. She helped sustain the student, staff, and ultimately school board’s support for another year of the program.

With a smile and a positive attitude, Louis leads by example. Louis models integrity and inclusion. He finds ways to improve our school community by volunteering to help and advocating for others' needs. He is a hardworking, collaborative student, as well as a welcoming friend to everyone. Louis is the student who finds ways to lift everyone around him up. Louis strengthens the Hollywood Hill community each and every day by modeling inclusivity, acceptance, and kindness.

Lucy has been with NFP since 4th grade. In that time she has grown into a very kind and caring person. She is a regular volunteer in our kindergarten classroom. Lucy is amazing with younger students, helping them whenever she can. She lights up the classroom, mentors those in lower grades, and is a friend to all. She is a person I want to know as she moves on to bigger and better things.

Kenzie is a great example of a humanitarian at our school. She is always open to learning about the differences in the ideas and thoughts of others, she seeks to understand those around her in an accepting way. Most notably, this can be seen in the classroom as including others with disabilities. Kenzie invites students to work with her and ensures every student has a chance to feel welcomed at our school.

When staff shared their thoughts about McKenna, over and over, they emphasized her kindness, positivity, and support for others. She is radiant, sunny, and authentic. She is a serious student whose stated goal is to always make people happy and spread kindness. She is a quiet leader who knows when to speak out to encourage others. She cheers others on and claps out of enthusiasm of her peers. Her ability to make others around her feel welcomed and appreciated is beyond compare.

Moon exemplifies what it means to be a good human. They are an encourager to both people they know well and to others they have just met. A stubborn defender of justice, Moon is willing to speak up on behalf people on the margins and think hard about the big problems of our day. Where many people will try to put an argument to rest with a slogan, Moon prefers a thoughtful, conscientious approach. Moon is a peacemaker, but not a pushover.

Morgan exemplifies the qualities of community and acceptance daily. Morgan is welcoming to those who think differently than her, speak different languages, or have different interests. Not only is Morgan a positive role model to peers by being inclusive, but she also shows community support to adults as well. On more than one occasion, Morgan has offered to help after school to prepare science materials or offered in class to assist in organizing.

Noor exemplifies the qualities of inclusivity, advocacy, and acceptance that are central to the values of this award. Noor is inclusive of her peers, always including everyone, and encouraging her peers to advocate for themselves. She accepts students into her groups without hesitation, regardless of skill or back ground. Noor is inclusive with her work for yearbook, making sure all students, clubs, classes, and Crews are included. She is patient, communicative and empathetic. She fosters an environment of inclusivity, acceptance and community through her actions.

Norah demonstrates dedication to fairness for all students during recess and in the classroom. She exemplifies collaboration and communication within small groups and whole-class instruction. Norah has shown that she values the acceptance of everyone at Wellington by going out of her way to include others, advocating for peers, and lending her voice to help raise awareness and understanding. Norah exhibits the Wellington Way of being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.

Parker is a remarkable 5th grader who embodies acceptance and community. He consistently goes out of his way to help those around him and include everyone. His generosity and kindness extend to both peers and adults as he regularly puts others and their wellbeing first. Additionally, Parker exhibits a strong sense of advocacy, standing up for what is right and making sure his classmates voices are heard. I know Parker will continue to make a positive impact on the world around him throughout his life.

Phoenix goes above and beyond to help promote learning with her peers. She takes on peer tutoring within her small groups to help all students feel successful and breaks down content so that it is accessible to them. She encourages their participation and treats them and their opinions and input with such value! Phoenix values each of her classmates and so encouraging to all. She takes on a teacher role and helps them realize their potential and worth in group settings.

Poppy is extremely kind to younger students, a friend to all, and helps with a joyful spirit. Since kindergarten, she has always been kind, and thoughtful, and has an amazing attitude toward her time at school and in life. She encourages others and gives each day her personal best. As she has grown into an even more amazing person, she still shows that positive, kind attitude towards learning at school, the students at Sunrise, and life as a whole.

Reese actively includes her peers in our inclusive classroom and offers helpful solutions to problems as they arise. She is the first to offer help to a friend in need. She is often seen using her "Reesee Vision" to help look for lost items on the playground or cleaning up litter around our school. She always notices when a classmate is absent and then greets them with her genuine smile. She truly cares for our classroom, from the floor to the ceiling and everyone inside.

Ruthanne exemplifies leadership and indeed stands out as a pillar of the East Ridge community. Whether she is guiding other students through games as a Junior Recess coach, advocating for the needs of her peers, giving her all in a cross-country race, or simply being the reliable, accountable person she always has been, Ruthanne shines as a bright light among our school community. Undoubtedly, Ruthanne has, throughout her East Ridge career, grown into the leader she always has been.

Rylan is a natural leader and role model who fosters a sense of community at ER with his friendly character, inclusiveness, and acceptance of others. Rylan values the contributions of others and always shows respect. He makes a difference at ER and throughout our community! Rylan is a mediator out at recess, an upstander, the secretary for ASB, and a patrol captain. Rylan is an empathetic person who sees goodness in others.

Samantha collaborates with her school community by using her strengths in promoting her peers and by being a champion upholder of recognizing areas of need. Samantha is a light, not only in the classroom but throughout Maywood Hills. She is a person that consistently exhibits being a kind leader and encourages her classmates positively. Samantha regularly contributes to the school as a role model for all of the Maywood community.

Shyiann has a close sense of community among her peers. She supports other students and offers a voice to speak for them when they can’t find the courage or words themselves. Shyiann unapologetically stands up for others and always sides on what is right. She welcomes new students to school and can be trusted by her peers. The epitome of positive thinking, Shyiann celebrates the good work of her peers and encourages a community where people can express themselves freely.

Taanvi has been a leader in mental health support at IHS since the day she arrived at our school. Within her first two months, Taanvi arranged and put on a mental health resource fair in our library open for all students. Taanvi partnered with counseling and administration to create Mental Health Minutes, in which she creates videos to teach stress reduction and mental health management strategies to students once a month. She has already made an incredible positive difference at IHS.

Theo is an incredibly kind, inclusive, and thoughtful student. He is always thinking about others and willing to help. He comes to school with a positive attitude and tries his hardest at everything he does. You can often find him chatting or helping others, or checking in on others. He advocates for not only his needs but others' needs too! He is a wonderful part of our Cottage Lake Community and our community is better because he is a part of it!

Willow is a kind, polite, and very respectful student. Students love to be with her for the kindness and friendship she extends to them. She adapts quickly, takes risks to lead the group, and handles the responsibilities well. She is an active participant in the SOAR (Students Organized for Anti-Racism) club. She welcomes other students' traditions and listens carefully to them. She enjoys the diversity around her while she is being proud of her own culture.

Xander known for treating everyone with dignity and respect. He is especially patient with younger students and works hard to show them how much they matter. Xander also serves as a young leader inside and outside of school as he deeply values equity and justice and immerses himself in the "tougher" conversations so he can learn more while inspiring others. Xander dedicates himself to foster a sense of collaboration and genuinely wants to hear the thoughts of others in order to grow as a person.

Xavi joined the NOA program after the school year had begun. Without missing a beat, he settled right in. Even though he faced significant challenges all year, he was always a light of positivity to the class and an example of perseverance. During class he always showed respect to his classmates with an easy-going, friendly demeanor. He shows the utmost respect to students and teachers alike. Xavi exemplifies what it means to be a NOA student.

Yaretzi Cancino embodies the spirit of leadership, learning and belonging at Ruby Bridges. She is a thoughtful, supporting and responsive in support of students as a peer mentor and buddy. Yaretzi helped design the peer mentor program pairing 4th/5th graders with language learners in the Kindergarten/1st grade settings. She provides support to students weekly instead of going out to her regular recess time. She is an integral part of our leaders and a light of support for our youngest learners!

Zoël Agosto-Selix radiates positive energy. Her spirit makes her the kind of student that others can turn to when they are struggling. She is a connector; not only does she tolerate difference, but she welcomes and celebrates the unique story that each student brings to the SAS family. Zoël is a pillar of the SAS community, and she volunteers to ensure that SAS is a welcoming space for all. She is an ambassador for SAS and NSD as a whole.

Zoe Orrison embodies Lockwood’s pillars. Highly intelligent, learning comes easy for Zoe. When it doesn’t, she digs into a topic until she fully understands it. She balances her interests and helping others. She jumps in to assist other students, or teachers. Safe places grow around her. She loves helping figure out how to make new ideas work. Throughout her time at Lockwood Zoe has made it a better place for all people in our community.

Zoey strives every day to support her peers. Her selflessness is something other students look up to. She encourages students to be better for each other on a daily basis. She is always going above and beyond to include others and work with kids of all abilities with kindness and patience. She has been able to overcome a lot of challenges with grace and pride. Zoey has the biggest heart. She is patient, supportive, and accepting of everyone.