C.P. & Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Award

Adam has consistently worked to make the East Ridge community a better place since he arrived at the beginning of 4th grade. He is always willing to jump in and help both fellow students and staff. Adam notices if someone needs help, supplies, and/or lets other students go first with a question. He is an advocate for himself and his peers by being a natural mediator and mentoring younger students at recess. Adam's kind heart and compassion shines through each day at school.

Addie is the perfect SAS role model both in and out of the classroom. In her short time with us, she has managed to make lifetime connections and academic strides. She has a kind and loving heart to all. In particular, Addie is excellent at finding ways to help her classmates and the school. She is extremely emotionally intelligent! She is definitely one of our quiet leaders who leads by example. Her peers count on her to be the voice of reason. She balances school, work and high school sports. We are so proud to have her represent SAS.

Allison is a leader at school, whether she is acting the lead role in the school play or helping a classmate with a reading assignment. Allison voices the needs not just of herself but of other students as well. Because Allison is very community-oriented, she notices peers who may not have found their voices yet. Precisely because of Allison’s compassion, empathy, advocacy skills, and leadership, acceptance of others—people, ideas, cultures—is a platform on which Allison consistently operates.

Amelia Onsum continues to show her dedication to all students at Wellington. As our Student Council President, Amelia shows outstanding dedication to her peers, through her school commitments, and duties. Amelia accepts all students and goes out of her way to include everyone. Amelia always has a smile on her face, says hi to everyone, is always wiling to help, and a leader in our classroom. Amelia exhibits the Wellington Way, being respectful, responsible, and safe.

Amy is an amazing 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. Whether she is in a learning or social environment, Amy consistently strives to be the best learner she can be while treating others with kindness and respect.

Andrea works hard to achieve, but also wants the same for her classmates. She consistently helps students when they need it, and she knows how to lift students up and encourage them. Andrea uses humor, kindness, and perseverance for her own growth and to give advice to others. What is most impressive is Andrea's patience with others and how she impacts the school. She makes others feel special, important, and noticed.

Anika is exceptionally kind, thoughtful, and respectful. Her acceptance and promotion of diversity is shown by her genuine, academic and personal, dialogue with classmates to value their thoughts and perspectives. She believes an inclusive environment is essential to fostering a healthy community at Kokanee. Anika aims to uplift others daily. Her words and actions nurture a positive school culture ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard. Through her own voice and actions, Anika advocates for her peers to be empowered to find and share their voices.

Anthony is a thoughtful, patient and caring student. He takes the time to be a support to others in the school and in his classroom without needing to be asked. Anthony is a role model for others, working hard as a collaborator. He is responsible and reflective in his relationships and engagement in the classroom too. He creates a community of belonging each and every day in the classroom and around the school.

Arnav is a kind and caring student who actively listens to his classmates. He frequently seeks out opportunities to collaborate with others in order to make our classroom community stronger. Arnav also frequently celebrates the intersecting identities of his classmates and advocates for others' identities when he recognizes that they need extra recognition. On top of that, Arnav is an ambitious and dedicated learner, always asking thoughtful questions while inciting the curiosity of his fellow classmates.

In virtually all group activities, Audrey is the first to volunteer. Audrey has a servant heart that is demonstrated daily in her willingness to always help others and participate in everything that is happening. Audrey's cheerful attitude brings a positive light to others wherever she goes. She is someone Skyview is lucky to have and embodies what it means to be an Eagle, and what it means to be a humanitarian.

August is a leader who befriends everyone and sees the good in every individual. He is driven to do the right thing, even when no one else is looking, and epitomizes the term upstander. He is fearlessly compassionate and relentlessly kind. He notices when a staff member could use a hand and jumps to help without being asked. He cares about his peers and in particular stands up for those who may need an advocate. August's positive impact sets the tone wherever he is and others follow his lead. NMS is a better place because of August!

Ava strengthens our community with her inclusive approach and acceptance of others. Not only is she hard working, but she encourages others, building everyone up to succeed alongside her. She is extremely well-rounded and a friend to all students. She leads by example, is always the student who steps up when no one else will, and is great with younger students. She is an excellent role model and an important contributor to our school community.

On a daily basis, Avi has a positive influence on his peers. He has a positive attitude toward school and his peers. As a result, he is well-liked by his classmates. He always has a smile and is kind and thoughtful. He is strong in academics and helps his peers when they may have questions. He shows concern for his classmates and advocates for their needs. He is very sympathetic, compassionate, and concerned for his classmates' well-being at school and away from school.

Benjamin is a student who works hard to make sure that everyone is accepted, often showing this in understated and subtle ways. Ben makes sure that everyone is heard, especially those who have a hard time ensuring their voice is heard. He accepts everyone around him and will help anyone who needs it. Benjamin wants to make sure that 'everything is right in the world,' and he will do his best to make sure that happens.

Cecilia is new to the Woodin community and has become a wonderful addition to our school. Cecilia is kind and thoughtful toward her peers, always willing to help anyone. She is someone who younger students look up to and know they can trust. She is empathetic towards her fellow classmates and encouraging and positive with everyone around her. She is welcoming to all students at Woodin and is a key part of our community. We are so lucky that she has moved to Northshore School District and brought her positivity and loving personality to us!

Lalith is a wonderful person. He is kind, caring, and works well with all students. Lalith always tries to help his classmates through positive motivation and communication. He is fair, leading by example by following rules and encouraging others to do the same. Lalith finds the best in people and celebrates their uniqueness. He works well with all of his peers and helps others to feel like they belong. Lalith helps anyone in need and is a wonderful role model at our school.

Crow has a natural way of facilitating conversations with peers that have different conversation abilities. They are welcoming to everyone, embracing people for who they are. They use their voice to advocate for others and support their peers in all their endeavors. Crow has faced many challenges in their short life, but is quick with a smile and a helping hand. They are someone who is going to be an extraordinary force for good change in the years to come.

Delilah is a quiet leader amongst her peers, showing them what it means to have high moral standards while also being creative and unique. She is a strong academic student, involved in her school community, and does her part to ensure that everyone feels safe and accepted in class. Delilah is helpful, quick to smile and laugh. As a distinguished reader of books, Delilah likes to share books that she has found to be inclusive with stories that everyone might like. Her everyday efforts really shine!

Diya Kola (she/her) is a leader in our school community and embodies courageous caring on a daily basis. She volunteers her free time to support our library, various other classroom teachers and most importantly her grade level peers. Whether to help resolve conflicts or misunderstandings, or to shed light on unkind or unjust behaviors, Diya is first to be a supportive bystander and will also champion another's cause to promote acceptance and inclusion. She is a creative and caring problem solver and a changemaker.

Eddie builds a strong community around himself. He brings a cheerful attitude and works hard to keep his classmates safe. Eddie asks to play games with friends during his breaks. However, Eddie’s favorite way to spend his time is volunteering at Threads and Treads clothing bank and Hopelink. During his time at Pathways, he has volunteered more than 250 hours. He begins each day eager to start his work and is disappointed when it’s canceled. Eddie’s cheerful attitude and enthusiasm uplift all around him.

Edison goes above and beyond to showcase the importance of community, acceptance, and advocacy within the classroom. He ensures all students feel supported and welcomed. He loves supporting peers by reading out math problems or initiating conversations to deepen peer understanding. Students count on Edison as a conversation partner who will listen intently and ensure they are heard. He encourages students to be kind to themselves and to simply “do their best.” He makes sure every student is a valued member of the classroom community.

Ella is a kind friend who has great ideas to solve problems and shares them thoughtfully. She builds community by positively offering solutions, most often sharing what has worked for her and why to help her peers navigate through challenging situations. Ella is considerate of others and positively builds community in the classroom and school by encouraging and helping others daily. She leads by example with her giving and inclusive approach and is very deserving of this recognition.

Emma is an advocate, not just for people with disabilities, but for all people. She goes above and beyond each day to make her classmates feel seen, heard, and valued. Even when it means more work for her, Emma will happily partner with students who struggle academically—students her classmates don't want to work with. She is a kind, joyful presence, and makes the world a better place.

Esme is a constant ray of sunshine, even during the "not so sunny" days of the Pacific Northwest. Esme is known for a heartfelt "Good Morning", and is the cheerleader we all need in our lives. Esme is an empathetic, driven, and enthusiastic person and is a strong voice for both her needs and the needs of friends who do not feel comfortable speaking up for themselves. Esme exemplifies humanitarianism and is a wonderful leader in our school!

Ethan is kind to everyone, always ensures that everyone is included and puts other people’s needs before his own. In class, if a student at his table has arrived late or missed, he is thoughtful and always volunteers to send them what they missed or help them. He also volunteered for a daily role to help kids with disabilities get to their bus. It is so refreshing to see a young man with these attributes!

Evan has been instrumental in getting our GSA Club started (last year) and organized and running each week (this year). In addition, they were a leader on the recent GSA Special Event - "Transgender Day of Visibility." Most people don't know or see what they do behind the scenes, but each week they are making slides, organizing the leadership team for both GSA Lunch Bunch Groups, continually getting feedback and input for the club members by making surveys and asking for input.

Finley is a kind, caring and sweet student. She is incredibly giving and thoughtful in her time spent with peers, especially peers who may have needs for more support. Finley shows patience and models being a learner and a leader at Ruby Bridges. She is reflective and engaged as a learner, always seeking to know more and apply her learning to the world around her. She demonstrates the key qualities that create a community of belonging each and every day in the classroom and around the school.

Grace has shown kindness and strong leadership throughout her time at Lockwood. From an early age, Grace has tried to promote good by being a mediator on the playground. She is a natural leader without taking over. Grace accepts everyone for who they are and enthusiastically works with all classmates. There have been several occasions where she has gone out of her way to help another student. She tries to promote peace between peers and always does what’s right, even when no one is looking.

Hadley is an amazing student. She is a kind friend, an encouraging classmate, inclusive of everyone, and she celebrates everyone. When a member of our class is struggling, Hadley steps right up and becomes their biggest cheerleader. She has thoughtful ideas to share, and she works hard at problem-solving, whether it is for herself or for her friends. Hadley is extremely deserving of this award because she is so welcoming, caring, warm, and generous. We are all lucky to know Hadley and be in her light.

Hailey is a founding member of our student JEDI - Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - club and has transformed the student body into a community that recognizes and corrects injustice, is inclusive, and honors the humanity in each child. Her kindness, courage and humility were recognized by her peers in their nomination. Arrowhead staff value and admire her as a leader, a humanitarian, and a changemaker.

Hannah is a community-oriented person. She is the first one to take responsibility for welcoming new students into the classroom. She always communicates warmth, acceptance, and a friendliness that invites others in. Hannah understands how harmful words and actions can feel from her own experience. Knowing this, she leads with empathy to connect with her peers. In this way, Hannah is an activist for justice and acceptance, a humanitarian at heart, and most importantly, in practice.

Harper exemplifies a true SWIMmer at Woodmoor by leading as an example for others and showing respect to all staff and students, and is a true humanitarian. Harper works hard at everything she does, as well as including others in a positive way. Harper is a great peer model to others by making safe choices and contributing positively to her classroom environment. 

Hector has been a wonderful student and friend in the Owl class. He is a leader who is kind to his friends, helpful to teachers and shares many creative ideas with the class. Hector Quino makes the effort to include all his classmates and make new friends feel welcome.

Ivy is a very compassionate and giving student. She volunteers her time happily to help out around the whole school. She has been a peer support for a new student who just moved from Europe and doesn't speak English, is on Green Team, spends her free time helping the younger grades, and creates amazing learning posters for the classroom. That is just a small sample of her works that stem from her character.

Jack is an extremely empathetic, kind, and engaged learner. He continually checks in on the needs of his classroom community and makes choices that benefit our whole student group in ways that are unique and fun. Jack also has a 'can do!' attitude and seeks opportunities to be a class leader and help model life skills for his peers. His positive attitude, willingness to help others, and his ability to persevere make him an excellent candidate for this award.

Jack is an amazing human being, not just a great student. He is always kind, thoughtful, and never enters a room without a smile on his face. Jack is extremely helpful to all those around him, and he never speaks negatively toward, or about, anyone, instead lifting people up and pointing out strengths in his peers when he hears them speaking negatively about themselves. His enthusiasm is contagious, and his positivity ensures everyone feels celebrated, seen, and heard.

Jalen is accepting of the varying strengths, needs, and abilities with other students and the young children he works with. He shows patience and empathy for people. Jalen advocates for himself and other students in a respectful way to help ensure the people he cares for receive the support they need. He is a fun and social person that people enjoy working with and being around. Jalen uses humor to include other and promote individual expression in all settings (personal, community, classroom, and job sites).

Jerry constantly shows the best of what a Timbercrest student can be. He is constantly positive and values all students at our school and advocates for those who are not willing to speak up for themselves. Jerry continually goes above and beyond the things asked of him. Jerry's genuine kindness is shown to both his fellow students and staff. He truly exemplifies our pillars of being respectful, responsible, and inclusive.

Jose demonstrates acceptance and inclusivity and advocates for equity. He is one of the first to point out when a peer needs something. He has such a big heart and is always thinking about others. He also encourages others and builds friendships with all his peers. He follows his gut when things feel "right" or "wrong" and is happy to voice it.

Juliana is a new student to Woodin Elementary this year and has definitely touched a lot of lives in the short time she's been here. From the get-go she aspired to help out the Woodin community and be a friend to everyone around her. She is always helping others and never expecting anything in return. She is caring and responsible to her peers. Her kind and caring nature makes her a wonderful part of our community.

Julian reaches out to those around him using his remarkable talents for kindness and humor in the best possible ways. His thoughtful and encouraging comments and his willingness to help out bring out the best in his classmates and show his commitment to being an active leader in a community of learners. Julian has a way of using his humor to make the hard things easier and keep us all from taking ourselves too seriously.

This fall, Julien put together a proposal, initiated and supported a very successful food drive for our local elementary's food pantry. As a member of my leadership class first semester, they and a few other students arranged for district leaders to come out to Leota to discuss an issue that concerned them: bullying. Julien and teammates continued this work well after the semester ended, which resulted in a resource to report bullying. Julien consistently stands up for others and what they believe is right.

Students who promote the value and celebration of their peers’ strengths describes Kayhan exactly! His enthusiasm is contagious and he epitomizes the SAS values. Kayhan welcomes our new students by showing them around school and being friendly. He takes his education seriously and has a bright future. Students look to Kayhan for advice and support. He is a very good listener and has outstanding situational awareness. He knows when his peers need good advice and when to just listen and support them.

Kelly is the co-president of Unified Club and a voice for students with disabilities. She is always looking out for others. She has been a champion in advocating for better inclusion and less ostracization for people with disabilities. She filmed a message for the school news show sharing her personal experiences of being bullied and encouraging people to stand up for others when they see this happening. She is involved in athletics including Unified Bowling, Unified Soccer, and Special Olympics baseball and basketball.

Kylie values and represents equal and fair treatment of others, as well as unconditional kindness to everyone. She demonstrates this in her daily interactions with her peers. She includes all students in all aspects of the school day. In choir when she went out of her way to help a student with special needs feel included during rehearsals and performances. At lunches, students from multiple grades are drawn to her due her compassionate nature. 

Lillian is always willing to help others and work with anyone. She promotes collaboration and teamwork, supporting all her peers no matter their abilities. Lillian leads by example, helping to elevate the skills of her peers to ensure they feel supported and appreciated. She celebrates her peers' successes and models the values of this recognition, including acceptance, community, and advocacy. She advocates for everyone to be included, accepted, and celebrated.

Logan emulates leadership in everything he does. He has a way of carefully and succinctly explaining things, especially when working with younger students. The level of patience and consideration Logan uses when working with others is way beyond his years. Logan makes an effort to befriend all, especially those that are new or haven't found a friendship group yet. He exudes kindness to others through his words and actions. Logan is an outstanding person with strong character.

Mahilet's enthusiasm and zest for life are infectious. She naturally and independently accepts people for who they are and is an advocate for both herself and others. This year, she led a group of girls in advocating for a particular need they had and was successful in their pursuit. Mahilet is often helping to pull people together and intentionally includes others. She is kind to everyone and uplifts and encourages others to be their true, authentic selves.

Maleah is a kind, giving student. She has been an active part of ASB without being enrolled in a leadership course. She shows leadership by being an excellent role model, strong academic student, and supportive member of the volleyball and softball teams. She stepped up this year and emceed the MLK assembly in coordination with the Black Student Union. Maleah helps others around her find success in the classroom, in leadership, on the court, and on the field.

Max is an exceptional student that demonstrates friendship and leadership in a quiet and confident manner. Max goes out of his way to help his peers when needed, collaborates well with others and shows a positive attitude every day. When he's asked how he's doing, he quickly responds by asking in return, "How are YOU doing?”, showing a genuine concern for others. He exemplifies the characteristics of a true humanitarian by always giving 110% in everything he does.

McKenna is a founding member of our student JEDI - Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - club and has transformed the student body into a community that recognizes and corrects injustice, is inclusive, and honors the humanity in each child. McKenna's peers recognized her willingness to step in to help solve problems, help her classmates, and make the classroom a better place. Her teachers value and admire her quickness of positive action and her ability to bring a positivity to even the hardest work.

Michael cares for and is concerned for the respect and inclusion of all and has demonstrated this in many ways in the classroom and as a part of Crew Council. He helped students understand the "why" in academics and procedures. He is a part of student leadership Crew to bring events for all students to access to campus and takes this job seriously

Miguel is a leader who strives to support students who need a helping hand. He writes kind notes to his classmates. Miguel often offers to help his teachers and because of him, I created the classroom job of teacher helper. When other students saw him helping out they wanted to be like him and so we made it a rotating responsibility. He has changed our classroom for the better! Miguel is a positive influence to his peers, inspiring others to emulate his kind and helpful nature.

Natalie has a true understanding of what it means to be a leader and models it daily. She is kind, patient, inclusive, responsible, and not afraid to step out of her comfort zone. She is friendly to all, ensures everyone is included, and has a great sense of humor. She analyzes opportunities and difficult situation with kindness while maintaining high expectations and respect for herself and peers. We know Natalie will do great things in the future because she is already doing great things now.

Within our limited daily live meetings for Northshore Online Academy (NOA), Nydia helps build community within our class by exemplifying active participation, supporting, and complimenting peers. She consistently accepts peers for who they are by supporting their ideas in discussion threads. She models resolving conflict in a positive way by being receptive to perspectives outside her own. Nydia stepped into a role of responsibility by being one of the only NOA elementary students on the BCC student council. She is a great role model and friend.

Priyanka is a visionary with a passion for empowering others, especially those impacted by institutional racism and ableism. She founded Nourishment Club to address the taboo of eating disorders and to explore holistic approaches to treatment and recovery that consider intersectionality. In part because of her identity as a South Indian student, she shares that she knows the impact of minoritization on one's daily wellness. Club participation is extremely high and makes a visible impact on our school culture. She is an upstander, advocating for classmates' right to dignity.

Raider is a kind and accepting person. He leads by example with his words and actions. He models positive behavior for his peers and he stands up for others even in tough situations. He embodies our school pillars, especially helping others feel respected and safe.  Staff notice that younger students are drawn to him in and out of class. Students have started to “act like Raider” which is great for our school culture. 

Reagan is a true servant leader who is full of compassion for others. Her ability to lead her peers by example toward the very best versions of themselves is exceptional. Reagan consistently goes out of her way to promote a community of acceptance for all, while focusing on each individual’s strengths. She notices when others are struggling or having a bad day. As a captain for the fastpitch team, Reagan’s positive attitude and smile are contagious. She puts others first, no matter the situation.

Riley consistently seeks common ground with his peers and teachers by introducing himself, asking how they are doing, and revealing common interests. He always has a smile and a positive comment. He is eager and enthusiastic to share his ideas in class, and to comment positively on the contributions of his classmates. Riley shows particular concern for the feelings of others by asking how they are doing, sharing a meme, or offering a high-five or a crisp salute.

Ruby is an exceptional student who leads both in obvious and subtle ways. She consistently models the qualities necessary to be a great leader such as empathy, thoughtfulness, and consideration for all types of people and opinions. Ruby has advocated for friends or classmates who have been mistreated or misjudged, and spoken her mind even when she was not expressing the popular opinion. Ruby has befriended a wide range of people from different backgrounds, life experiences and makes sure they feel welcomed and respected.

Not only is Sanika kind, accepting, and inclusive, she also goes out of her way to create spaces within our school for students to come together, share ideas, and feel safe and accepted. She is the founder of multiple after-school clubs to aid students in building a sense of belonging at school. Sanika is our school's ASB president, actively advocating for her peers and striving to make our community a better, more accepting place. Sanika is incredibly deserving of this award.

Sara is exceptional in many ways and goes out of her way to make sure everyone is included in games, even acting as a translator when needed (without being asked by teachers). Sara works well with everyone. She is kind, respectful, and always has a smile on her face. Sara consistently advocates for other students. She is a natural leader, going out of her way to make sure everyone understands directions and helps fill in pieces if a child is confused.

Sofia puts her best foot forward each day. This allows her to be influential in the classroom and around campus. Sofia leads by example with her kindness. She is careful with her words so that she doesn’t hurt, blame, or discourage others. Her intentional kindness is contagious. In addition, Sofia always gives her all and holds a growth mindset. Wherever Sofia is, she continues to demonstrate the Panther Pride by being kind, safe, and a learner.

Tony Fotos is a sincere and thoughtful person who consistently advocates for the rights and equitable opportunities for his peers. Tony is a champion for students at NCHS and demonstrates value and dignity of others, while treating others with respect, and promoting the common good. His teachers, theatre director, and coaches all rave over his growth as a learner and leader in the classroom, in the drama room, and on the field. He will be attending the Coast Guard Academy in the Fall!

Veer established a school club called Students for a Healthy Planet for students to work together regularly on ways to improve the environment. He is dedicated and passionate with a very clear goal. He is consistent and patient in teaching others ways to be be more environmentally conscious, and he knows it’s a team effort, includes everyone, and is a natural leader. Veer is willing to put in the work and is always an advocate for the health of our planet.

Vienna is a quiet activist among many of her fifth-grade peers and is an avid learner. She collaborated with a classmate on an independent research project regarding deforestation, inspiring others to learn more, and has led the charge on energizing her classmates to speak up about oil drilling in Alaska. She is passionate about protecting our planet and loves challenging herself. She is patient, inclusive, and helps in the classroom without being asked and without desire for recognition or reward.

Willow ensures that all students feel valued and heard. She is always looking for ways to include others that feel left out and to ensure that their voices are heard in the classroom and throughout our school district. She is not afraid to stand up for others when she hears them being mistreated or put down and finds ways to include them. Throughout her life she has overcome many obstacles and uses those experiences to encourage and empower others. 

Xander is personable, approachable, and sets an immediate precedent when he enters the room or meets someone new. He seeks out students who are not engaging with the group and encourages them with kind words. He shares joy in success of others and provides positive feedback. Xander seeks out tasks to improve the school and works to make it happen. He is someone students can interact with and treats everyone with immediate friendship and kindness.

Xavier is sincerely kindhearted, humble, service-oriented, compassionate, and caring. He not only engages fully in learning in every class, he notices opportunities where he can help and takes action to do so. He is a friend to everyone and never hesitates to jump in and help. He cares about his fellow students' well being, as well as our staff at NMS. He is a leader, and other students notice his positive impact and follow his example. NMS is a better place because of Xavier!

Zoey is a natural cheerleader and is always encouraging and helping others to participate within our Ready Start classroom. Without being asked to, she will gather her peer’s accommodations to help them join an activity, help navigate for friends in wheelchairs, and with a gentle touch and sweet reminder- will help others join our classroom. Zoey’s zest for life and effervescent personality encourages everyone to have a joyous day of learning!