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Montebello honors Run Club marathon finishers and students of the year at Twin Lakes
Summary
The board recognized dozens of middle‑school Run Club participants who completed the Los Angeles Marathon and presented Twin Lakes students of the year honors to Isis Lee, Julian Magaña and Elias Hernandez; student speakers described personal growth, improved grades and leadership from the program.
The Montebello School District Board of Education recognized student athletes and staff Friday evening, honoring dozens of Run Club participants who completed the Los Angeles Marathon and presenting Twin Lakes students of the year awards.
Coaches and student leaders from Twin Lakes, Montebello and Park View described how the SRLA/MVSD Run Club builds discipline, teamwork and confidence. Two‑time LA Marathon finisher and Twin Lakes eighth‑grader Julian Magaña said joining the program helped him improve his running and academic performance; he told the board he completed the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon on March 16, 2025, and that his most recent finish time was 7 hours, 5 minutes, 31 seconds.
Principal Morena Tejada Fisher highlighted campus initiatives — including the Comet College Zone, PBIS and vocabulary development — and introduced three Students of the Year from Twin Lakes: Isis Lee (noted for dual enrollment and music involvement), Julian Magaña and Elias Hernandez. Classified employee of the year Blanca Gutierrez was recognized for her work as an RSP aide and yearbook coordinator; Gutierrez thanked staff and family.
Board members and union leaders in attendance praised the role of enrichment activities and parent volunteers in supporting student engagement. The board’s recognition aimed to celebrate student achievement and to underscore the range of extracurricular and classroom initiatives that district staff say help students thrive socially and academically.
The board paused for applause and congratulations before proceeding with the rest of its agenda.
