There were smiles, even a few tears, and plenty of hugs and applause Wednesday night when Denair High School honored its top students in front of 300 family, friends and staff members in the gym.
An impressive $37,000 in combined scholarships were announced, money that will be important as the 52 members of the Class of 2024 continue their educations in college or trade schools.
The top scholarship recipients were:
- Kaitlin Perez — $6,000
- Landen Borges — $3,900
- Lauren Pierce — $3,950
- Iliany Contreras — $3,000
- Avarey Corriea — $3,000
“At its core, the annual Denair High School Awards Night is a celebration of student achievement and a tribute to each student’s resilience and grit,” said Principal Breanne Aguiar. “In recognizing excellence, we inspire greatness, and in celebrating achievement, we pave the way for a brighter, more inspiring future.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to award students with over $37,000 in scholarships and thank our community partners for their unwavering support.”
