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Honorary Service Awards

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Honorary Service Awards

Last Friday, the MHS PTA held its annual Honorary Service Awards to recognize the amazing volunteers who have made this school year extra special.   This year’s award recipients are:

 

Outstanding Volunteer

  • Regina Enroth

  •  for her heartfelt dedication and inspiring energy in transforming the Jog-A-Thon into the most successful event in its history—both in spirit and in fundraising.

  • Jennifer Fendelander for her dedication and thoughtful leadership in bringing the 5th Grade yearbook to life.

  • Georgeanna Cheung for generously giving her time, energy, and heart as the MHS representative for the All City Track Meet over many years.

 

Very Special Person

  • Citlally Ramirez for her joyful spirit, tireless enthusiasm, and dedication to making our events feel welcoming and fe

  • stive for all.

  • Esther Wong for multiple years of organizing a successful Book Fair.

  • Marcelle Alvarado for her heartfelt commitment to fostering cultural awareness and community connection through our Día de los Muertos ofrenda in partnership with the South Pasadena Public Library.

 

Honorary Service Award

  • Kerri Ramos for her committed efforts toward cultivating an inclusive library environment that nurtures the growth and enrichment of our students.

  • Jen Uyeda for her heartfelt commitment to keeping the long-standing tradition of the Holiday Craft Workshop alive, bringing continued joy and success year after year.

  • Priya Trachtenberg for going beyond the role of an educator and fostering hope, kindness, pride and joy in our students.

  • Sarit Swanborn for her unwavering passion and commitment to connecting with students through art to foster a space where trust, joy, pride, confidence, and creativity can flourish.

 

Continuing Service Award

  • Hang Huang for her service thrice on the 5th Grade Committee, organizing the Friday ice cream sales, and independently spearheading the MHS Roadrunner Trade Expo.

  • Marina Thompson for supporting our students, teachers, and families in their social and emotional growth.

 

Outstanding Administrator Award

Michael Mora has  been such a strong supporter of students and teachers since he became our assistant vice principal.

 

Golden Oak Award

Dawn Tull is one of the only teachers to lead a PTA program at MHS. From ensuring the piano player is ready for the Winter Sing, to organizing the winter piano recital and spring talent show, to participating annually in the PJ Story Night, to teaching summer school and after school robot coding classes, chaperoning outdoor science school, and to leading the 5th grade promotion committee. As she steps into retirement, we celebrate not only her years of teaching, but the heart, creativity, and leadership she’s poured into MHS. Thank you, Mrs. Tull—you will be deeply missed and wish you a happy retirement!

 

Special Recognition

Tamami Gianfrancesco for her 2 years of service as PTA president, leading committees, organizing programs, and volunteering well over a thousand hours in service to the roadrunner community this school year alone.