18 Local Students Recognized For Overcoming Major Obstacles
2025 Tuolumne County Every Student Succeeding Nominees held at the Tuolumne Community Resiliency Center Tuolumne -- TCACSA photo
Tuolumne, CA—Eighteen local students were honored for overcoming major obstacles through persistence, tenacity, and resolve.
At the annual Every Student Succeeding event held last week at the Tuolumne County Resilience Center in Tuolumne, the Tuolumne County Association of School Administrators (TCACSA) recognized these students of all grade levels who have excelled in the face of adversity, exceeded expectations, or just garnered the admiration of the teachers and administration who supported them. For this esteemed honor, one student is chosen from each county school, showcasing their individual path, motivational accomplishments, and capacity to persevere in the face of adversity.
TCACSA advised that the students chosen for this distinction have experienced challenges, including homelessness, impairments, and family tragedies. Still, they have persevered in achieving academic success and acting as role models in their school communities. These pupils, who are admired by their administrators, instructors, and support personnel, are the epitome of tenacity and optimism.
“TCACSA members, along with educators, families, and community supporters, are proud to celebrate these students—not only for their achievements but for the positive impact they make in their schools every day,” praised TCACSA officials.
Here are this year’s Tuolumne County Every Student Succeeding Nominees, as follows:
- Belleview Elementary – Paislee Gonzales
- Columbia Elementary – Alexzander Cepeda-Steele
- Connections Academy – Kaleah Caudillo
- Curtis Creek Elementary School – Louis Leonard
- Dario Cassina High School – Vivian Phillips
- Don Pedro High School – Dakota Saaty
- Gold Rush Charter School – Marti Jay Melton
- Jamestown Elementary – Skyler Leal
- Sonora Elementary – Abigail Greenway
- Sonora High School – Lucas Davis
- Soulsbyville Elementary – Karson Hicks
- Summerville Elementary – Sibby Carr
- Summerville High School – Angela Free
- Ted Bird High School – Austin Rown
- Tenaya Elementary – Killian Pacheco
- Tioga High School – Leilani Jauch
- Tuolumne Learning Center – Jovanni Valera-Pelayo
- Twain Harte Elementary – Nevaeh Backus
