This past Saturday, students gathered at the Tulare County Office of Education to compete in the final portion of the Academic Decathlon and learn which school would represent Tulare County in the state competition. Strathmore’s Harmony Magnet Academy emerged victorious at this year's competition followed by El Diamante High School taking second. Harmony’s team – comprised of Alejandra Rivas, Kris Kashyap, Xitlaly Prado, Claire Holly, Olivia Braghetta, Vincent Martinez, Daniel Jacuinde, Oliver Rodriguez, and Rogelio Nunez, and coached by Kimberly Marsh – brought home the top prize and will be representing Tulare County in this year's state competition in March.
Read more in the News Gallery Week.
Also in News Gallery Week:
Students win top prizes in annual Poetry Live! competition; Redwood High School repeats as Tulare County Mock Trial champions
A Trusted Leader and Role Model at School
Ava Cardoza was nominated for her exceptional character by three dedicated staff members at Tulare Union High School: India Leal (counselor), Melany Miller (drama teacher), and Kathy Colvin (librarian).
Ava is a dedicated library science student and book club officer, widely regarded as one of the most trustworthy and responsible members of her school community.
Renowned for her reliability, Ava handles library materials with exceptional care, keeps accurate records, and strictly protects student confidentiality. As a book club officer, she follows through on commitments, communicates openly and honestly, and fosters a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas.
Read more about Ava here.
