- Graduation is on Monday, May 20 @ 8:00am at the South Florida Fairgrounds
- Each graduate will receive 6 tickets at senior checkout
- Up to 2 additional tickets will be available first come, first serve. A form to sign up will be sent out in late January!
- Tickets are free of charge! There will be no sale of tickets.
- All graduates are required to attend Senior checkout on May 14 and Graduation Rehearsal on May 16.
Overall Student's Choice - Coach Brandon Adams
Why was Coach Adams chosen? Here are some of the quotes from students!
"He is a great teacher who tries to help his students with anything they are struggling with".
"Mr.Adams always makes my day and he always knows how to lift me up and he's so caring."
"I think he should win because he's someone you could come to no matter the situation and not feel judged and he will tell you right from wrong".
"I think because Mr. adams because he is great with explaining work to kids and working with them to make them successful he takes his time and goes over stuff "..
"He deserves this because he's one of the best teacher you can go talk to about anything and he will give you advice and listen to you overall he's the best teacher ever".
"Everyday/week Mr. Adams teaches us different topics on critical thinking. He motivates us everyday to do our best and to use what he teaches us in our everyday life to benefit us".
Overall Student's Choice - Runner Up - Mr. Bradford Chase
Why did the students choose Mr. Chase? Here are some of their quotes!
"He is always trying his best to make our experience in chorus amazing while also teaching us new things, hes encouraging and i really enjoy the class overall thanks to him".
"Because he is super dedicated to what he does as the choir teacher and more so he is deserving of it because of that dedicated time effort and love into this program".
"Mr Chase is an amazing teacher because he makes sure his students feel like they are in a safe and welcome environment. Mr Chase also makes sure that we are doing what we are supposed to and cares about our mental health. Being in his class is one of my favorite parts of my day".
"Mr.Chase is the most selfless teacher I know. He dedicates so much of his time to his students including a lot of time outside of schools hours to rehearse and make them the best singers they can be. He supports them academically and is always there for his students when they need to talk. He is overall just an amazing teacher"!
"He always goes above and beyond to make sure his students are successful not only in his class, but everywhere. He refuses to give up on his students and he provides a safe space for so many people to grow".
Overall Student's Choice - Mrs. Tami Gayoso
Why did students choose Mrs. Gayoso? Here are some of their quotes!
Mrs Gayoso is one of the best teachers, she is always in a happy and energetic mood and she cheers up her students. She motivates you to do your best and is always doing acts of kindness. For instance, bringing us munchkins, hot chocolate, and helping us all the time.
Mrs. Gayoso is the best teacher I've ever had. The way she teaches makes me forget I'm at school and she ensures that everyone of her students feels welcome in her classroom. Mrs. Gayoso makes learning fun for me and many other students and she is one of the biggest reasons I enjoy coming to school.
I think Mrs. Gayoso deserves this honor because she is always encouraging us to do our best and give positive feedback. She is a great teacher and one who deserves this honor.
I have her right in the morning and she makes my morning the best possible. I never feel bored or lost, she explains everything so well and includes everyone. She is so nice and understanding to all of us, she goes out of her way to bring us fun stuff and tries to wake us up in the early morning. She is definitely my favorite teacher and deserves this award. I feel like I can tell her anything and she makes me want learn.
Mrs. Gayoso is always so sweet and understanding, through the course of the school year she has adapted everyone's learning skills into one. Especially as a senior, where there is so much going on, she is always ready to teach, give her class, and help us succeed. Even when she is not treated fairly by students, she is always so kind. <3 Mother is mothering.
9th Grade Student's Choice - Coach Brandon Adams!!
Why did the freshmen choose Coach Adams? Here are some of their quotes!
"He is a great teacher who tries to help his students with anything they are struggling with".
"Mr.Adams always makes my day and he always knows how to lift me up and he's so caring".
"I think he should win because he's someone you could come to no matter the situation and not feel judged and he will tell you right from wrong".
"I think because Mr. Adams because he is great with explaining work to kids and working with them to make them successful he takes his time and goes over stuff" ..
"He deserves this because he's one of the best teacher you can go talk to about anything and he will give you advice and listen to you overall he's the best teacher ever".
"Everyday/week Mr. Adams teaches us different topics on critical thinking. He motivates us everyday to do our best and to use what he teaches us in our everyday life to benefit us".
10th Grade Student's Choice - Ms. Mary Oser (Band Director)
Why did the students choose Ms. Oser? Here are some of their quotes!
"Ms. Oser has made the band program so awesome these past two years. She puts in so much time with after school performances, practices, and so much more. While some other band programs can be competitive, she makes sure our band program is very supportive of other bands and ensembles. Overall, she shapes the people in the band program to be the best we can be with opportunities of leadership skills and more".
"Ms oser is not just a band director, she is an educator and mentor. She has taught me and my classmates life skills and responsibility. She teaches us to always be respectful to our peers. The lessons she teaches us "to be early rather than be on time" She teaches us to always respect everyone with kindness. If our instruments every malfunction, she would never yell at us, she would teach us how to be more careful and responsible for our instrument. If we ever lost an instrument or someone had stolen, she will track it down. Ms oser quite a wonderful teacher, I believe she deserves Teacher of the month, she truly inspired me and my peers to progress not only on our music but as a young adult".
"She is always getting done what needs to get done in a respectful manner. She is always making sure that we have fun, learn, and put forth the best versions of ourselves not only for performances but in everyday life".
"I think she deserves the award because she has helped me a lot become a nicer human and is really good at teaching band"!
11th Grade Student's Choice - Mr. Iwin Ross (Cybersecurity Teacher)
Why did the students choose Mr. Ross? Here are some of their quotes!
"He is a really great teacher that makes everyone in his class feel welcome. He also gives a good balance of when students should be focused on work or can have a little more fun".
"He's the goat, he is honestly like a friend to me and to everyone in his class. I have had him for only for last year and this year and I feel like i've had such a connection with him".
"He has to drive an hour to and back from school everyday to teach out class and I appreciate him a lot for it. He also seem to be very interested in what he teaches like the rest of us. For me, seeing him everyday makes my school day a lot better and for this I believe he is more than qualified for teacher of the month".
"He's an amazing teacher with a great personality. He has an excellent ability to teach students and a ever-expanding storage of knowledge on all things tech related".
"This teacher deserves this honor for how much effort he put in for his students to enjoy learning the topics taught in his classes".
12th Grade Student's Choice - Mrs. Suzanne Reddoch (AP Stat & Hon Stat Teacher)
Why did the students choose Mrs. Reddoch? Here are some of their quotes!
"She is a very caring teacher and spends a lot of time making sure we understand what is being taught. Especially, when tests come around she spends her own time making summaries".
"I feel that Mrs Reddoch deserves the Teacher of the Month because she is extremely dedicated to her students and always goes the extra mile to make sure her kids are prepared and ready for the AP exam".
"I would like to nominate Mrs. Reddoch for Teacher of the Month because she is a very understanding teacher and strives for us to do our best. She's always on top of her work and constantly helps out when needed. She makes herself available to her students whenever needed and she makes sure the grade book is up to date daily. She makes sure to give us step-by-step explanations on all our problems in our notes and our homework to help us comprehend and grasp the material. She doesn't just hand out the material like most teachers here do. She actually teaches it to us and makes sure we're prepared for all our tests. This is why I'd like to nominate Mrs. Reddoch for Teacher of the Month".
"She always follows the rules, she is always putting extra hours at home on notes and tests for us and she always does notes with us so we can understand them better and after tests we go over them so we can understand our mistakes and how we can improve. She is really kind to all of her students and makes us feel like we are in a fun environment which allows us to engage in class".
- Academic Excellence - Sarah Lizarazo
- Art - Isabella Sanchez
- Business - Emilia McGovern
- Career & Technical Ed - Noah Levine
- Communications - Natalia Figueroa
- Community Involvement - Alexandra Jennings
- Computer Engineering & Tech - Tristin Gobin
- Forensics/Speech - Ewa Tryniszewski
- History/Political Science - Andrea Bustillo
- Literature - Larissa Lelis
- Mathematics - Tyler Wink
- Music/Instrumental - Tobias Smith
- Music/Vocal - Zailyn Martinez
- Reach for Excellence - Parker Smith-Williams
- Science - Rachel Ireland
- Sports - Keelin Coleman
- Theatre Arts - Johnathon Bucknor
- World Language - Juliana Resende
Cara Hayden, WHS Principal
Website: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/WellingtonHigh
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