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Students and teachers honored; fifth‑grader reads winning essay about hope

Lodi Unified School District Board of Education (regular meeting) · January 15, 2025
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Summary

The Lodi Unified board honored essay contest winners and named Teachers of the Year across grade bands. Fifth‑grader Vince read a personal essay about hope following his father's illness and loss; winners were congratulated by the board.

The board recognized winners of the Art Rab Memorial essay competition and honored Teachers of the Year for the 2025–26 school year.

Vince Senigaly, a fifth‑grade student at Larson Elementary, read his winning essay about resilience and hope following his father's cancer diagnosis and death. Another student, Kanam Taha, spoke about personal and historical struggles and invoked themes of hope and civil rights. Board members commended the students for their writing and courage.

The board also presented Teacher of the Year honors across grade spans. Teachers were described by presenters as having demonstrated professional growth, leadership, and student impact. Each teacher briefly addressed the board and accepted appreciation from board members and the superintendent.

Board members closed the recognition segment by thanking students and staff for their contributions.

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