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Stevenson board spotlights student success stories at annual Ambassador Awards
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Summary
The board heard two student success stories highlighting student supports, multilingual learning and extracurricular leadership; winners credited counselors, social workers and school programs with their growth and resilience.
The Adlai E. Stevenson HSD 125 Board of Education set aside time for the district’s annual Ambassador Awards, during which students accepted "student success story" recognitions and described how school supports and extracurriculars helped them succeed.
Isabel Francis DeAssis, a graduating senior, accepted one of Stevenson’s student success awards and thanked her school counselor, social worker and public speaking teacher, saying district supports helped her rebuild confidence. "Being part of something is one thing, but truly making the most of it... is what makes that experience meaningful," she said.
District staff also introduced Dayanara (Diana Roman Garcia), who was recognized for steady progress through multilingual learning and academic-literacy supports and for cultural contributions through the Latin American Student Organization and World's Fair performances. Staff described Dayanara’s growth from a reserved freshman to a student who now leads and supports peers in group settings.
Why it matters: The segment highlighted the role of counseling, special education and extracurricular programming in student success and illustrated the district’s emphasis on student supports as part of its broader work during the school year.
Next steps: The board will continue with routine business items after the awards; staff noted upcoming dates including graduation and board work sessions.
