Hope of America 2025

Kiwanis Presents Hope of America Awards to Elementary and Middle School Students 2025

During May, the Kiwanis Club and Foundation of Tierrasanta presented Hope of America Awards (HOA) to Elementary and Middle School students in Tierrasanta, Murphy Canyon and surrounding areas who were selected by school faculty members and administrators.   The award honors and encourages students who have demonstrated academic accomplishments, leadership and good ethical and moral character- all traits of individuals and leaders who have sustained our democratic way of life and helped guarantee the future of the United States of America.  Kiwanis members present the awards at school assemblies.  The award includes an award letter, award certificate and a certificate featuring the American’s Creed.  The following are the award recipients for 2025:

Doris Miller Elementary School
Racheal Oghenekeufuoma Otoweh
Leia Schwab
Lillian White

Euclid Elementary School
Aaron Diaz  
Perla Villanueva

Jean Farb Middle School
Kayden Hendrick
Natalia Morgan

Gaspar de Portola Middle School
Kelsey Elliott
Alexa Harrison
Joy Bright Hancock Elementary School
Isaiah Cruz
Riley Mead

Kumeyaay Elementary School  
Polly Bonfield
Nicki O’Neill  

William Howard Taft Middle School  
Arinjay Bhadra
Arliyah Elyse Bryant

Tierrasanta Elementary School  
Anabella Barrales
Adelaide Siordia

Vista Grande Elementary School  
Zev Churchwell
Emma Harding

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