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Santa Cruz Valley Unified honors Rio Rico student for 34 ACT score
Summary
The governing board recognized Rio Rico High School junior Daniel Goodwin for scoring 34 on the ACT and awarded him local gifts and internship opportunities.
The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District Governing Board recognized Daniel Goodwin, a junior at Rio Rico High School, for scoring 34 out of 36 on the ACT during its June meeting. Board members and school staff praised Goodwin’s work ethic and leadership and presented gifts from local businesses and the school’s Lobos team; a sports information internship was also offered.
Superintendent Dave Verdugo introduced the recognition and invited school staff to speak. School coaches and staff described Goodwin’s score as the result of sustained effort rather than luck: "He earned his score," a coach said, adding that Goodwin is "resilient, hardworking, tough...a great leader." Verdugo and several board members offered congratulations in the boardroom and in remarks to the student.
Why it matters: Board recognition highlights a high-achieving student from the district and showcases local-business and school support for student success. The board used the brief presentation to celebrate a student accomplishment before moving to regular business.
Ending note: Board members encouraged Goodwin as he considers college and career choices; staff noted the district will continue to highlight student achievements at public meetings.
