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Santee third-grader named American Heart Association Youth Heart Ambassador

Santee School District Board of Education · December 3, 2024
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Superintendent Dr. Kristin Baranski announced that Carlton Oaks third-grader Poulima Mauga was selected from more than 800 applicants as one of 20 Youth Heart Ambassadors for the American Heart Association for 2024–25; Poulima is the only student selected from the western United States.

Superintendent Dr. Kristin Baranski announced at the Dec. 3 board meeting that Carlton Oaks third-grade student Poulima Mauga was selected as a 2024–25 American Heart Association Youth Heart Ambassador.

"Out of more than 800 applicants nationwide, Poulima was chosen as one of only 20 students selected to represent the AHA as a Youth Heart Ambassador," Baranski said, describing Poulima’s early medical history and subsequent surgeries after a cardiac arrest at three days old.

Baranski said Poulima will serve as a voice for heart health and the Kids Heart Challenge over the coming year and that the district presented him with a certificate of achievement. Board members praised Poulima’s resilience and the district noted the selection as a distinction for the student and the district.

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