FRONT L TO R: Elysio Alvarado (5th), Jaden Castanon (5th), Kobe Van Dee (7th), Kailee Meek (6th) BACK L TO R: Adolfo Pecina (8th), Jenna Cremeans (8th), Sydney Parizek (7th), Elysia Aguilera (6th) -Photo provided

Interviews and Biographies by Devyn Graff, Jordan Spooner, Nolan Upah, Gabe Beck, Draysen Henle, Ella Wanatee, Hannah Oliver, and Roman Hill

Elysio Alvarado (5th)

Elysio Alvarado is at the age of 10 and in 5th grade. He has six family members and really loves to read. His characteristics are respect, responsibility, and safety. His advice for his classmates is to be respectful, don’t talk, and pay attention.

Jaden Castanon (5th)

Jaden Castanon is a 5th grade Student of the Month for January. His mom is Irma Castanon, his dad is Rene Castanon, and his sisters are Alicia Castanon Larvae and Natalia Castanon. He has two dogs named Tony and Bady. He likes math and has a black belt in karate. He describes himself as smart, funny, and fast. Finally, his advice for other classmates is, “Study and be kind.” That’s everything about Jaden Castanon.

Kailee Meek (6th)

Kailee Meek is 11 years old. She is in sixth grade. Her parents’ names are Gail and Brad. She likes volleyball. She is nice and kind. Her three best characteristics are that she is respectful, responsible, and trustworthy. Her advice for her classmates is, “Do your best in school.”

Elysia Aguilera (6th)

Elysia Aguilera is in 6th grade. She is 12 years old. Her parents’ names are Consuelo and Salvador Aguilera. She has two sisters and one brother named Angel, Maria, and Thalia. She has one dog and one cat named Sure, Zappy, and Jindy. She plays tennis. She describes herself as lazy and kind. Her three best characteristics are kind, weird, and funny. Her advice for her classmates is to turn in work and stay on task.

Sydney Parizek (7th)

Sydney Parizek is 12 years old and in 7th grade. Her mom is Amy, dad is Dan, and sister is Abbie. She has a dog named Sadie and a pet cow named Jazzy. Her hobby is volleyball. She describes herself as athletic, kind, smart, and insane. Her best characteristics are that she is nice, funny, and creative. Her advice to classmates is to be yourself and don’t let anyone change you.

Kobe Van Dee (7th)

Kobe is a kid in 7th grade. He has 2 siblings, a dog, and a turtle. He likes baseball. He describes himself as nice. His three best characteristics are responsibility, respect, and relationships. Kobe’s advice for his future classmates is, “Do your homework!”

Jenna Cremeans (8th)

Jenna Cremeans is 14 and in 8th grade. Her family is Trudey, Brian, Jeremy, and Crystal. Her dogs’ names are Cece and Minne. Jenna’s hobbies are volleyball and softball. She would describe herself as kind and outgoing. Jenna’s three best characteristics are her smile, eyes, and handwriting. Her advice for her classmates is to always be respectful to others and always try your best.

Adolfo Pecina (8th)

Adolfo Pecina is 14 and in 8th grade. His dad and brother both are named Juan. Alicia is his mom. His brothers are Juan, Alex, and Francisco. He likes music. He calls himself big and happy. He is tall, smart, and caring. His advice to his classmates is to keep working.