Happy New Year Edison Academy Families,
We hope everyone had an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate over the winter break. The in person Edison Academy Open House has been postponed to our snow date on Saturday, January 29 from 10 am - 1 pm. For more details please see below.
In 2021, Edison Academy teachers discussed and documented our Core Commitments to our students, community, and to each other. We are happy to share our five core commitments below.
Thursday, January 20, marks the end of the second quarter. There will be a two hour early release for students on this date. Please note that Friday, January 21, and Monday, January 24, are student holidays and there is no school for students.
We have much to be thankful for at Edison Academy and are so happy to continue to serve our students in person. We look forward to sending you our next quarterly newsletter in the spring. We will continue to share important information and good news through these newsletters, our Edison Academy website, and social media platforms, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator
January
6 Three Kings Day/Epiphany
7 Orthodox Christmas
17 Holiday - Martin Luther King Day
19 Orthodox Epiphany
20 End of 2nd Quarter
20 2 hour Early Release
21 Student Holiday
24 Student Holiday
29 Edison Academy Open House, 10:00 - 1:00
February
21 Student Holiday
March
3 2 hour Early Release
4 Student Holiday
31 End of 3rd Quarter
31 2 hour Early Release
April
1 Student Holiday
4-8 Spring Break
What: Edison Academy Open House *
Where: 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
When: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Please share Edison Academy's promotional video and open house information with anyone who you think would be interested in taking an Academy course.
*This event may shift to virtual if needed and link will be provided.
We are committed to:
- Celebrating Student Success
- Empowering Industry-ready Individuals
- Cultivating Quality Instructors
- Promoting Program Assets
- Providing an Inclusive and Safe Community
Adjusted Schedules for Planned 2-Hour Early Release Days
- Edison Students follow Edison High School Bell Schedule
- Other (Feeder School) Students
- AM Block - Follow Regular Academy Bell Schedule. Shuttles run from base schools.
- Mid-day Block - Follow Regular Academy Bell Schedule. Shuttles run from base schools. *
- PM Block - Class is cancelled, No shuttles will run.
Inclement Weather Schedules
Late Opening 2 Hour Delay - Announced by 5:00 a.m.
- Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Bell Schedule
- Other (Feeder Schools) students
- AM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
- Mid-day Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
- PM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles operate on normal schedule. **
Two Hour Early Close - Announced by 10:00 a.m.
- Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Schedule
- Other (Feeder Schools) students
- AM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles will run on normal schedule.
- Mid-day Block - Shuttles will depart Edison Academy early at approx. 11:00 a.m. *
- PM Block - No shuttles/cancelled
*Cosmetology students will depart on midday shuttles ( approx. 11:00 a.m.).
**Cosmetology classes cancelled in the event of a 2 hour delay.
If your child is absent please submit an absence using our attendance form below or by calling 703-924-8137.
https://edisonacademy.fcps.edu/resources/attendance-form
Vet Science Grooming
We continue to schedule dog baths and nail trims! Currently, we are not offering haircuts. Email Karen Nestlerode at kenestlerode@fcps.edu with your dog's information or any questions.
Congratulations to our Vet Science Teachers
Congratulations to Marla Akau and Karen Nestlerode, Veterinary Science Teachers in the Academy, for serving on the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) virtual curriculum review committee for the 2021 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Veterinary Science I/II.
Cyber Certifications Earned
Edison Academy Cyber students took their second round of Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification exams in December. 16 more certifications were earned. Congratulations Edison Academy Cyber students and Patrick Kuesters.
Culinary Certifications Earned
Culinary Arts students took their ServSafe certification exams at the end of October. 26 students earned certifications. Congratulations Culinary Arts students and Chef Glenn Walden.
HVAC-R and Electrical Construction Certifications Earned
132 HVAC-R and Electrical Construction students have completed their first industry credential, OSHA-10 Construction Safety Course, for 2021-2022. Congratulations HVAC-R and Electrical Construction students and Rob Stringham and Joe Wolfe.
Guest Speaker Visits, Field Trips, and Additional Good News
Please visit our Edison Academy News and Features to see all of the guest speakers we have had visit our classes, field trips, and plenty of other good news.
Congratulations to our Edison Academy Students who Received First Quarter Recognition!
Please click on this link to view our photo album of all first quarter award winners; photo album.
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STUDENT
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ACADEMY COURSE
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ACADEMY AWARD
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TEACHER
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BASE SCHOOL
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Eqdam Sulaiman
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Cyber: CISCO
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Achievement Award
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Kuesters
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Annandale
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Joseph Ralda-Vasquez
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Automotive Collision 1
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Achievement Award
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Cornwell
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Edison
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Rose Escalante Escobar
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Automotive Collision 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Cornwell
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Edison
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Brad Justice
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Automotive Technology 1
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Achievement Award
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Bogan
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Edison
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Elroe Midekssa
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Automotive Technology 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Bogan
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Edison
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Cristian Cabrera
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Automotive Technology 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Bogan
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Edison
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Derece Highsmith
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Cosmetology 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Hall
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Edison
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Daniela Benitez Chevez
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Cosmetology 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Hall
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Edison
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Mira Haddad
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Criminal Justice 1
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Achievement Award
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Kayajanian
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Edison
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Cooper Dolphin
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Criminal Justice 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Kayajanian
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Edison
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Kimberly Alvarez-Ayala
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Criminal Justice 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Russell
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Edison
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Alexa Evans
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Criminal Justice 2
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Achievement Award
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Kayajanian
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Edison
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Mia Shirley Jimenez
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Criminal Justice 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Kayajanian
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Edison
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Yasmine Elhajjam
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Culinary Arts 1
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Achievement Award
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Walden
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Edison
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Henley Gloy
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Culinary Arts 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Walden
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Edison
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Nicolas Nino Walder
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Culinary Arts 2
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Achievement Award
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Walden
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Edison
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McKayla Highsmith
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Culinary Arts 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Walden
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Edison
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Rei Riggle
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Culinary Arts 3
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Achievement Award
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Walden
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Edison
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Brendan Waterval
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Cyber: Network Administration 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Kuesters
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Edison
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Amy Jia
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Cyber: Oracle
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Student of the Quarter
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Kuesters
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Edison
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Benjamin Anderson
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Electrical Construction 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Wolfe
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Edison
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Ivan Cruz
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HVAC-R 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Stringham
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Edison
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Savannah Statham
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Veterinary Science 1
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Achievement Award
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Akau
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Edison
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Hailey Johnson
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Veterinary Science 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Nestlerode
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Edison
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Katelyn Hernandez-Borda
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Veterinary Science 2
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Achievement Award
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Akau
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Edison
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Kayla Glenn
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Veterinary Science 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Akau
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Edison
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Cynthia Canales-Rios
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Veterinary Science 1
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Achievement Award
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Akau
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Falls Church
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Tyler Bradford
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Automotive Collision 1
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Achievement Award
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Cornwell
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Hayfield
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Michael Cleek
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Automotive Collision 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Cornwell
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Hayfield
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Logan Fowler
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Automotive Collision 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Cornwell
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Hayfield
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Sara Rah
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Criminal Justice 1
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Achievement Award
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Kayajanian
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Hayfield
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Brooke Staab
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Criminal Justice 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Kayajanian
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Hayfield
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Isis Smith
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Criminal Justice 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Russell
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Hayfield
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Gelila Dawet
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Criminal Justice 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Russell
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Hayfield
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Colby Ames
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Electrical Construction 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Wolfe
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Hayfield
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Emma LaCava
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Veterinary Science 1
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Achievement Award
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Nestlerode
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Hayfield
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Kate Sullivan
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Veterinary Science 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Nestlerode
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Hayfield
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Philip Wilson
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Construction Tech 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Meinert
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Justice
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Philip Wilson
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Electrical Construction 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Wolfe
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Justice
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Josue Cruz-Rivera
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Electrical Construction 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Wolfe
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Justice
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Daniel Ross
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Automotive Collision 1
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Achievement Award
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Cornwell
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Lake Braddock
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Moshos Moschou
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Automotive Collision 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Cornwell
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Lake Braddock
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Evelyn Collier
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Criminal Justice 1
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Achievement Award
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Kayajanian
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Lake Braddock
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Isabella Brookhart
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Criminal Justice 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Kayajanian
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Lake Braddock
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Thomas Shaver
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Cyber: Security + Capstone
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Achievement Award
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Kuesters
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Lake Braddock
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Keaman Chang
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HVAC-R 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Stringham
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Lake Braddock
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Andrew Brennan
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Veterinary Science 1
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Achievement Award
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Nestlerode
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Lake Braddock
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Pashalia "Lia" Moschou
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Veterinary Science 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Nestlerode
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Lake Braddock
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Phoebe Nichols
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Veterinary Science 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Akau
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Lake Braddock
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Erickson Boquin Zambrano
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Criminal Justice 1
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Achievement Award
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Russell
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Lewis
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Ishwa Baig
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Criminal Justice 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Russell
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Lewis
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Anthony Mai
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Cyber: Computer Systems Tech 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Kuesters
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Lewis
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Sakib Ahmed
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Cyber: Computer Systems Tech 2
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Achievement Award
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Kuesters
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Lewis
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Shaayan Shah
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Cyber: Network Administration 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Kuesters
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Lewis
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Richard Quach
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Cyber: Security + Capstone
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Student of the Quarter
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Kuesters
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Lewis
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Ludvin Perez Barrios
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HVAC-R 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Stringham
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Lewis
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Javier Johnson Torres
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Automotive Collision 1
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Achievement Award
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Cornwell
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Mount Vernon
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Alexander Moran
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Automotive Collision 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Cornwell
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Mount Vernon
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Chance Savage
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Automotive Technology 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Bogan
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Mount Vernon
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Ernesto Muro-Castro
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Automotive Technology 3
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Student of the Quarter
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Bogan
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Mount Vernon
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Snowe Sellers
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Teachers for Tomorrow 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Karayannis
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Mount Vernon
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Kenia Chicas Gonzalez
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Veterinary Science 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Akau
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Mount Vernon
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Chance Savage
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Veterinary Science 2
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Achievement Award
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Nestlerode
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Mount Vernon
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Madelyn Haag
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Criminal Justice 1
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Achievement Award
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Russell
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South County
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Sophia Zegarra
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Criminal Justice 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Russell
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South County
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Feven Michael
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Culinary Arts 1
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Achievement Award
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Walden
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South County
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Sandra Agyapong
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Cyber: Computer Systems Tech 1
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Achievement Award
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Kuesters
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South County
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Jerry Ramirez
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Cyber: Network Administration 1
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Achievement Award
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Kuesters
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South County
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Gabriel Ferrufino
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Automotive Collision 2
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Achievement Award
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Cornwell
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West Potomac
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Jorge Hernandez Guevara
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Automotive Collision 3
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Student of the Quarter
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Cornwell
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West Potomac
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Cody Fincher
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Automotive Technology 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Bogan
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West Potomac
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Kamora Jones
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Culinary Arts 3
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Student of the Quarter
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Walden
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West Potomac
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Flopater Lawendy
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Cyber: Computer Systems Tech 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Kuesters
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West Potomac
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Ricky Hernandez Artiga
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HVAC-R 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Stringham
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West Potomac
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Abel Fuentes Merino
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Automotive Technology 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Bogan
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West Springfield
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Rikki Evans
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Criminal Justice 1
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Achievement Award
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Kayajanian
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West Springfield
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Nour Ahmed
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Criminal Justice 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Kayajanian
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West Springfield
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Elena Reamsnyder
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Criminal Justice 2
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Achievement Award
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Russell
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West Springfield
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Sean Kim
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Culinary Arts 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Walden
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West Springfield
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David Dermanelian
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Cyber: CISCO
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Student of the Quarter
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Kuesters
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West Springfield
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Ryan Vink
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Cyber: Oracle
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Achievement Award
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Kuesters
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West Springfield
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Abdullah Hagi
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Electrical Construction 2
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Student of the Quarter
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Wolfe
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West Springfield
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Jonathan Ramos-Alvarez
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Electrical Construction 3
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Student of the Quarter
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Wolfe
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West Springfield
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Kiet Mach
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HVAC-R 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Stringham
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West Springfield
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Emmie Pereira
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Teachers for Tomorrow 1
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Student of the Quarter
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Karayannis
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West Springfield
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