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22 recognized by Carson City School District as Distinguished Students

The Carson City School District took time at the School Board meeting Tuesday night to recognize 22 individuals with the “Distinguished Student Award.” The student winners were selected by administrators and recognized from their respective schools as having specific qualities, skills and characteristics that distinguished them.

The award defines the term ‘distinguished’ as something special in a person that can be recognized or identified from others by unique features or characteristics. The word implies any subtle or small differences that are good or honorable that sets one person apart from others. Winners of this award may be identified as good scholars, helpful, on-time, nice, obeying the rules and protecting others.

"It is with immense pride that we recognize and honor the exceptional achievements of these distinguished students," said Andrew Feuling, Carson City School District superintendent. "Their dedication, hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence stands as a testament to the bright future they are creating not only for themselves but also for those with whom they associate. Each exemplifies the very best of our school communities, and their examples inspire us all.”

Listed below by grade level and school site are the first and last names of each distinguished student.

Junely Dunbar, fifth grade, Bordewich Bray Elementary School

Caleb Giddens, fifth grade, Bordewich Bray Elementary School

Melissa Contreras Ruiz, fifth grade, Empire Elementary School

Jose Villanueva Estrada, fifth grade, Empire Elementary School

Dani Shaffer, fifth grade, Fremont Elementary School

Rademes Solis Gonzalez, fifth grade, Fremont Elementary School

Alianna Rodriguez, fifth grade, Fritsch Elementary School

Derek Calix, fifth grade, Fritsch Elementary School

Isabella Ranson, fifth grade, Mark Twain Elementary School

Mateo Ramirez, fifth grade, Mark Twain Elementary School

Emma Rodriguez, fifth grade, Seeliger Elementary School

Gavin Santiago, fifth grade, Seeliger Elementary School

Lilith Mazy-Gildark, fifth grade, Carson Montessori

Adam Hensley, fifth grade, Carson Montessori

Mariah Gutierrez, eighth grade, Carson Middle School

Charles Turner, eighth grade, Carson Middle School

Hannah Ingram, eighth grade, Eagle Valley Middle School

Jaiden Joaquin, eighth grade, Eagle Valley Middle School

Alee Yim, 12th grade, Carson High School

Noah Bean, 12th grade, Carson High School

Autumn Stewart, 12th grade, Pioneer Academy

Braden Bryant, 12th grade, Pioneer Academy

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