Rowland High School
Dec 15 - 20
Senior of the Week
Uriel Balcaz Yaxon was nominated by his counselor, Mr. Roach. "I am thrilled to recognize Uriel as my choice for Senior of the Week! I have seen so much positive growth from Uriel over the past four years. He has become a true leader on our campus, works extremely hard in the classroom, and I am proud of his accomplishments, especially being reclassified out of our ELD program last school year. He was recently recognized at the Association of California School Administrator’s Every Student Succeeds luncheon as the solo representative from Rowland Unified. He is exceptional, and I’m very proud of him. Congratulations Uriel! Keep up the great work!"
Scholar of the Week
Kevin Ho is recognized as our Science Scholar of the Week for his outstanding dedication and positive presence in class. "He is a hardworking student whose strong work ethic and diligence set a high standard for others. Kevin contributes thoughtfully to discussions, asks insightful questions, and consistently pushes himself to understand science on a deeper level. His bravery in tackling challenging concepts and speaking up with curiosity makes him a valued member of our learning community. Congratulations, Kevin!"
Athlete of the Week
Isabella Tran was nominated by her basketball coach, Mr. Carr. "She is leading her team in scoring and also in rebounds. Isabella makes no excuses and gives 100 percent on and off the court."
Arts Person of the Week
Kurt Tan was nominated by the Dance Coach, Ms. Askelid. "Kurt is a dedicated member of our Rowland High School Dance team! He is incredibly supportive of his teammates, is always willing to learn new things, and is never afraid of a challenge. Kurt always steps up when his coaches or teammates need him. He has been working all year diligently on his technical and performance dance skills. The dance program is proud to have him as a member of our dance team."
Innovator of the Week
Nicolas Alfaro was nominated by his auto teacher, Mr. Martin. "Nicolas has demonstrated grit and dedication this semester. Finishing projects and helping others in need. He is always willing to learn day in and day out."
