“I would like to recognize one of our 2nd year construction students, Jonathan Cortez. Jonathan has a way to work smoothly and friendly with those he is around, be it student, staff, or guest. He sincerely wants to know how they are doing. Over this year, he has noticed and stepped up multiple times to help 1st year students progress with tools and projects without being asked.”

~Mr. Hueller

“Damian is one of the construction students that really helps balance the energy in our afternoon session. He calmly works well with others both in the shop and in the classroom, and will just go get something done if asked. I look forward to having Damian as a 2nd year student here at WCA.”

~ Mr. Hueller

“Today, I'd like to take a moment to shine a spotlight on one of our outstanding students, Brooklyn. Brooklyn embodies the essence of empathy in everything she does. She has a remarkable ability to tune into the emotions of those around her and respond with compassion and care.

Recently, Brooklyn demonstrated her incredible empathy in a situation that can occasionally occur in our school community. She noticed a fellow student who was feeling mistreated and belittled by others. Without hesitation, Brooklyn stepped in to offer support and ensure that this student felt safe and protected.

But Brooklyn didn't stop there. She took proactive steps to address the situation by guiding the student to a trusted staff member in the office who she knew could provide further assistance and support.

Brooklyn's actions go above and beyond what is expected of a student. Her innate empathy not only makes our school a better place but also has a profound impact on the lives of those around her.

Today, we recognize Brooklyn for her exemplary display of empathy, and we are grateful to have her as a part of our school community. Let's all take a moment to appreciate her kindness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to helping others .”

~ Ms. D’Angelo

“Alyssa demonstrated exceptional empathy and professionalism in handling a situation in the clinic. She left class and stepped in to accommodate a guest when the nail tech student was absent, Alyssa ensured that the guest's experience wasn't disrupted and that they weren't left feeling excluded or neglected.

Moreover, by managing to complete the services skillfully despite the unexpected situation, Alyssa not only showed empathy towards the guest but also towards her fellow students who may have been under pressure due to the absence.

Alyssa's ability to navigate this challenging scenario with grace speaks volumes about her character and her commitment to providing excellent service while considering the needs of others. Her actions are a testament to the importance of empathy in the workplace, especially in customer-facing roles like the cosmetology clinic.”

~ Ms. D’Angelo

“Kayman works well with those around him. He understands and employs the attributes of empathy in the classroom and the shop. I am excited about his academic progress and I look forward to seeing what his future holds.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Eugene is a great team player. He gets right to work and is always ready to help others. He understands and employs the attributes of empathy in the classroom and the shop.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Dominic has demonstrated enormous growth in empathy over the course of the Health Services program. He demonstrates emotional maturity in class assignments and discussions surrounding difficult healthcare topics. He is proactive in offering assistance when he sees another member of our program struggling. He also recently received an outstanding evaluation from his job shadow preceptors in which they specifically called out his great attitude, exceptional initiative, and inquisitive nature. I know I can count on Dominic to always show up with a kind and helpful energy toward myself and others.”

~ Mrs. Neves

“Tucker has been a great asset to the Health Services program when it comes to empathy. He is always checking in with his peers to offer assistance, lend a listening ear, or encourage them. He also is keenly perceptive of opportunities to assist Mrs. Sherer and I with tasks around the lab and clinic and offers assistance routinely. Tucker is easy going, considerate, and incredibly kind. I know he will be a wonderful health care provider someday.”

~ Mrs. Neves

“Luna is one of the students in my class, that pretty much cares for everyone. She will ask people if there ok, she will try to be a positive force in her friends lives. But, mainly when she sees someone down she just comes up next to them and just is there to listen or just be a silent comfort so that person does not feel alone in their time of need.”

~ Ms. Johnson

“Elijah is a silent but empathetic person, he’s one of those kind of guys that you might have to ask him but he supports his class. He’s quiet and reserved, but he’s willing to step up for his class and all the crazy stuff the IT students get into.”

~ Ms. Johnson

“It has been a pleasure having this student in our Manufacturing program. Often a bit quiet, but very respectable and kind hearted. This student is considerate to their fellow classmates and offers to help out whenever possible. I can recall only one time this student was aggressive, and that was to ask for chocolate.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“I witnessed this student bring a few extra caps he had from home and offer to give them to another student. These students had a prior conversation about one wanting another cap and this student took it upon himself to bring a few extras from home and offer them to said student. I thought this giving gesture from Dylan was kind hearted and it made my day.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“Victor has really shown the skill of adaptability in the last month. After an accident and surgery, Victor has had to learn to do some writing and computer operation with his non-dominant hand. During this time, he continued to engage with the online curriculum pieces and has successfully completed a contract to make up key assignments that he missed. He also pushed and finished his OSHA10 safety certification.”

~Mr. Hueller

“Parker came into the Construction Program as a first year senior and has a goal to become an electrician and do the things he needs to do to put himself in the best position for that career. Parker has adapted to the many other parts of the program - stepping up as an ambassador, doing online classes to be able to stick around WCA, and is willing to work on things that will help shape him into a well-rounded tradesperson moving forward.”

~ Mr. Hueller

“Rosario embodies the skill of adaptability. She is calm under pressure, and creates thoughtful plans of how to execute tasks. She is helpful with guests, peers, and staff. I appreciate her open mindedness. Rosario has an ability to continually grow her skill set and employs new techniques as she learns them. I am sure Rosario will be successful in her future endeavors.”

~ Ms. D’Angelo

“Johanna embodies a growth mindset. She is always willing to learn something new and is fearless with trying new techniques. Johanna will jump in to assist with guests and her peers at a moment's notice. She has a welcoming smile and a cheerful attitude too. Thank you for supporting your team in cosmetology. I am excited to learn where your career takes you!”

Ms. D’Angelo

“Erik has been a constant workhorse in the classroom and the shop. I appreciate his maturity and his adaptability to changing circumstances. He puts what he learns into action and I am excited to see what his future holds.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Aaron has made huge strides in his academic career. He has demonstrated his ability to adapt and change in order to accomplish his goals. I am very proud of his improvement and excited to see what his future holds.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Jenny has worked hard all year to flex between her year 1 classes and her medical assisting curriculum. She has adapted her study methods in order to stay caught up and do well in classes. She consistently is helpful around the classroom even if it means taking work home, and has taken on a leadership role for our upcoming blood drive. We are so thankful for Jenny!”

~ Mrs. Neves

“Delanie is a thoughtful student who is always observing the class for areas to lend a helping hand. I know I can count on Delanie to be willing to assist with tasks, to help other students, to be engaged in course material, and to get her work in on time. I really appreciate Delanie’s ability to adapt in order to meet the greater needs of Health Services.”

~ Mrs. Neves

“This student has swapped to online classes and is working on graduating early, Safron’s adaptability to work through the new school process has been challenging but he has been doing a great job. Safron has the ability to define adaptability in his life, he has used the adaptability skills in and out of the classroom.”

~ Ms. Johnson

“This student has worked hard to adapt to the PM class, as a wrestler for his high school, he usually missed like 1 class a week due to competitions, but he kept up with his work and when he is in class he tries to stay on task and adapt to the parts he missed and help his fellow classmates. Caleb has a growth and adaptability mindset in all aspects.”

~ Ms. Johnson

“This student has the ability to do well with new concepts and theories in our program. Being a first year student, they are able to adapt well and apply their new learnt knowledge in both academic and hands-on activities. That is why I chose Mark for our Adaptability OES skill.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“Although this student is a bit quiet by nature, they are able to adapt to any new concepts they are not too familiar with. This student was able to use the skills learnt from our residential electrical wiring and applied those skills to real-world application. Diego’s ability to adapt his skills into a real-world scenario will be invaluable in his future endeavors.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“Diego was a late arrival to the Construction Program this year, but over the course of Semester 1 has shown an increasing ability to engage with the topics at hand and work toward “figuring it out”. He has become much more comfortable in the shop and I feel that he is realizing that mathematics with a clear application to something visual or tactile can be a fun challenge to engage with!..”

~Mr. Hueller

“Hunter has been an “idea guy, or dare I say, a mad scientist” from the time he started in the program last fall. He is not afraid to work with the Engineering Design Process here in construction, asking lots of questions, doing a bit of research, and sometimes even building a prototype. This could be modifications for his laptop, balsa wood coasters with laser printing, or perhaps a shop gadget..”

~ Mr. Hueller

“Kailey embodies a solution mindset. She offers to assist at the front desk and in our dispensary when the students assigned are absent. She has stayed during breaks to assist others in completing projects. Kailey, we appreciate all you are investing in your education and supporting others around you. You are a great part of our cosmetology team.”

~ Ms. D’Angelo

“Philomena embodies a solution mindset. She offers to assist at the front desk and in our dispensary when the students assigned are absent. She has stayed during breaks to assist others in completing projects. Philomena, we appreciate all you are investing in your education and supporting others around you. You are a great part of our cosmetology team.”

Ms. D’Angelo

“AKA the comeback kid. Edgar is a great example of someone refusing to accept defeat. When he found himself between a rock and a hard place, he analyzed his situation and found effective solutions to defy the odds and overcome adversity.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“When met with adversity, Andy has done a great job of analyzing his situation and finding productive solutions to achieve his goal.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Gwen has done a great job being resourceful when she needs assistance in class or can’t figure something out. She is mindful of the procedures we have in place in the classroom to keep things running smoothly and routinely utilizes those before asking for additional help. Gwen collaborates well with her peers in order to analyze situations and come up with solutions. I see Gwen working through difficult problems and thinking critically- an essential skill in solving problems.”

~ Mrs. Neves

“Summer is incredibly resourceful! She works very hard to understand information and isn’t afraid to try something new even if she isn’t completely confident, demonstrating that she knows trying is part of the process of effective problem solving. When faced with a dilemma, Summer has been great about collaborating with classmates and is also willing to help other students when the roles are reversed. Summer is a great problem solver!”

~ Mrs. Neves

“Bryan is a somewhat quiet student, but he is very willing to interact and really tries to figure out a problem and thinks outside the box for answers. Bryan had a big project in front of him the last few weeks of the semester and he really knuckled down, he saw the problem and fixed it. His tenacity has been an amazing asset to my class.”

~ Ms. Johnson

“Valeria is a great student, when we started doing this months OES packet, she immediately commented that this is what we had been doing in class with another assignment. She has an amazing knack of looking at the big picture and correlating it to other things in class or at school or life in general. I really appreciate her in my class.”

~ Ms. Johnson

“This student always asks questions and is a go-getter when trying to complete a project for hands-on activities. They try to find the best solution to improve on their welding techniques. I witnessed this student picking up items from the shop floor to eliminate potential trip hazards. I believe if Jason continues to use his solution mindset, he will be successful in all his future endeavors.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“This student has assisted in the shop to repair items in the shop to be safe and operational. While upgrading our anvil stand, I was lost on design aspects and Luis helped come up with a better solution to fix our design issue. If Luis continues to use his solution mindset, he will be successful in all his future endeavors.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“Leo has really stepped up as a great communicator. Leo has also shown a strong ability and increasing consistency in communicating with both her teacher and the other WCA staff both as a student and in the role of Ambassador. In the shop, Leo has worked well on the bench build working in a small group to complete a team based project.”

~Mr. Hueller

“Chris is one of those students that can stay calm and communicate well both one-on-one and in a small group. He will send an email or ask an appropriate question when needed, working hard to formulate a clear message and strive to get the job done well.”

~ Mr. Hueller

“Katey is a great listener and communicator. We saw Katey’s skills shine during the door decorating contest. She was instrumental in the holiday door design for cosmetology. She effectively communicated the design she planned with the cosmetology team and successfully shared her vision with the group to create the design.”

~ Ms. D’Angelo

“Lissa is a hard worker and communicates well when she needs support in our clinical lab. During the holiday door design she effectively communicated her design idea with the cosmetology team. She listened to others in the team for input while fulfilling the role of the leader in the effective execution of her design.”

Ms. D’Angelo

“Tony doesn’t hesitate to jump in with both feet. He communicates clearly and effectively with his classmates and school staff.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Cal gets his work done quickly and efficiently. He is a great team player and relays information in a timely and effective manner.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Holly has been a great communicator since day one, and has only continued to grow through her work as a student ambassador and her routine class participation. Holly is clear and thoughtful with her communication every day, never shying away from an opportunity to help a peer, answer a question, or communicate with me about her school work or absences.”

~ Mrs. Neves

“As the HOSA president and a student ambassador, Gaby regularly has to initiate communication in areas outside of her comfort zone. I have seen Gaby get more and more comfortable and confident in her communication style, which carries over into strong advocacy for herself and her peers.”

~ Mrs. Neves

“Koiy has been a big help for me learning this class, not just communicating with me, but helping me learn the class. She is willing to explain different aspects of the program, but she has also helped by talking to her fellow peers. She has a knack of communicating so everyone understands.”

~ Ms. Johnson

“Rocky is totally willing to communicate. He’s been a great help in digging deeper into this program, willing to communicate what he’s doing and what his other classmates are up to. Rocky has great communication skills, he has totally stepped up and explained the What, Why and When.”

~ Ms. Johnson

“As one of the Manufacturing’s student ambassadors, Tanner communicates well to describe their program to visiting guests. This student uses these communication skills along with their leadership skills to be an awesome facilitator while students work on projects in the shop. I believe Tanner will do great in his future endeavors with his great communication skills.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“Campbell has the confidence to communicate well by asking questions about new concepts and theories they are not familiar with. Not only do they communicate well, they listened intently to instruction on learning how to properly set up automated machining equipment. The only complaint I have about this student, is that unfortunately I will only be working with Campbell for one more year as he is a senior and will be graduating.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“Houston enjoys working with other students in the classroom and in the shop, and strives to keep a smile on his face and a positive attitude as he learns. He is not afraid to work with others and ask for help as needed. Questions like, “what’s next?” or “what can I do to help?” are frequently heard from Houston!”

~Mr. Hueller

“Matt is comfortable working in the construction shop and has been willing and able to help other students in his class with their work on projects and with the tools. He is also willing to clean up the spaces and put things away without much asking.”

~ Mr. Hueller

“Jayda is always willing to assist with activities that are a benefit to the entire group environment. She has worked collaboratively with other learners and instructors on clean up and disinfection. We appreciate that she is a great team player.”

~ Ms. D’Angelo

“Philomena is kind and caring with her clinical lab guests as well as her classmates. She asks great questions and finds ways to support our team in cosmetology such as being on target in the dispensary and assisting her peers with clean up and disinfection.”

Ms. D’Angelo

“Conner works well with his classmates and is always respectful. He jumps in where needed and demonstrates good leadership abilities. He is always looking for ways to improve and is very receptive to any feedback given to him.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Trevon is a hard worker and gets along well with his classmates. He is a good team player and responds well to feedback. Even though Trevon has to leave early every day, he doesn’t let that slow him down. He finds ways to overcome obstacles and rebounds well from setbacks.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Emerson Dunn has demonstrated collaboration through her participation in two activities that require teamwork instead of individual effort. Emerson serves as treasurer for HOSA Future Healthcare Professionals, our Career and Technical Student Organization which requires her to work as part of the leadership team. She is also co-leader of our upcoming blood drive. In that role she has to ensure that all jobs are filled and that students have the information and tools necessary to carry out their duties.”

~ Mrs. Neves

“Keely demonstrates collaboration almost daily in class as she works with classmates on group projects or assists peers in learning new concepts. She makes her peers feel comfortable and is open to input from others so that tasks are truly a group effort. Keely confidently takes on leadership roles, such as co-leading our upcoming blood drive, leading by example, rather than seeking attention for her efforts. As a leader for the blood drive, Keely is responsible for ensuring everyone knows their job and has the information and tools necessary to carry out their duties.”

~ Mrs. Neves

“Jacob is not only a great team member, he also is willing to lead his team if needed. Jacob works to ensure that others understand concepts and will stop what he is doing to help them. If his group needs someone to step into a leadership role, Jacob is a willing and capable leader.”

~ Mr. Sinn

“Ailyn is an awesome team member and is willing to put in extra effort to try to help those around her. She is a good teacher and is willing to help others when they don’t understand a concept. She is a willing participant in group activities and works to complete shared activities.”

~ Mr. Sinn

“Kevin is a student that every teacher wishes they had in their classroom. Kevin is always assisting or helping me whenever and wherever possible in the shop/classroom. Often, I will find Kevin teaching 1st year students to learn new skills whether it is operating equipment or a new welding technique. Kevin has unofficially become one of my many TAs this year in our Manufacturing program and is a great team player.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“Jazerei is an all around “go-getter"!! Jaz has demonstrated time after time what it is to be a great collaborative person. Her willingness to help others is something that all students should strive to do. I believe if Jaz continues with her collaborative mindset and helping others, she will become very successful in all of her future endeavors.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“Martin has shown a level of maturity right from the beginning here at WCA. He often notices the “small things” and is not afraid of asking for help or clarification in the classroom or in the shop space. I look forward to a successful year with Martin. He wants those certifications already!”

~Mr. Hueller

“Hunter has started out this year at WCA with a lot of enthusiasm and interest. He sees things that need to be done and will go the extra mile to make sure equipment is put away. I notice a level of comfort in the shop and in the classroom as he works on a variety of projects.”

~ Mr. Hueller

“Joseph is very aware of his technical and customer service skills. He is not afraid to ask for assistance and push himself to learn new skills. He understands how his actions affect others. Joseph is aware of the benefits of working on live guests and is bringing in guests into our clinical lab. ”

~ Ms. D’Angelo

“Estrella is aware of her technical and customer service skills. She is willing to take on challenging guest services yet she is aware of her skill set and not afraid to ask for help. She took the initiative to calculate the activities she must complete to graduate from WCA and be ready to take State Certification Exams outside of the class setting. Overall Estrella is very self aware.”

Ms. D’Angelo

“With hard work and asking what to do next we believe Hayden has shown great self awareness. Hayden is here everyday and willing to try something new and ask questions when needing help. He has overcome some challenges and is aware he does not know it all and is willing to learn the next step needed to achieve his goals.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Even after joining the program late, Michael has been on top of all his work and asks for help when needed. Michael has shown great self awareness with his engine project when faced with problems he knows to ask or where to find the information he needs while keeping up on his work every day.”

~ Mr. Wimp

“Jorja has done a fantastic job since day one at WCA reflecting on her understanding and advocating for herself in response. It takes intentional and honest work to look at what you know and don’t know and Jorja has clearly done that work. It is so important in healthcare to be honest with yourself about when you need assistance or clarification as it can make a difference in patient outcome. I can see that Jorja applies the skill of self awareness to her daily practice and I believe she will be successful in medicine because of it. ”

~ Mrs. Neves

“Moorea has been an exemplary example of self awareness. She knows what she needs and isn’t afraid to ask for it. She has done an excellent job reflecting on her personal strengths and weaknesses and how they impact her time in the classroom and clinic. Moorea advocates for herself in a way that indicates she takes the time to pause and reflect often. I have no doubts she will utilize this skill well in healthcare.”

~ Mrs. Neves

“Patrick shows self awareness in his ability to work with others and in recognizing his own strengths and weaknesses. He is very willing to put in the time and effort where he needed to make improvement. Whenever he has to miss a day of school he always asks about what he missed and asks good questions when he is confused.”

~ Mr. Sinn

“Gabriela is a senior leader. She is very cognizant of her abilities and things she needs to work on. She has shown consistent effort and willingness to put in any work she needs to improve.”

~ Mr. Sinn

“Daisy has demonstrated and taken on the role as a leader for our AM Manufacturing team. She has been very helpful and self aware that our AM session is a bit hectic at times, and has been appointed with the role as one of my morning TAs. She understands that I am only one person and assists me in the shop and classroom any way she can.”

~ Mr. Lozano

“Although being a first year student, Gavyn has demonstrated self- awareness by exceeding my expectations with his confidence and effort put into his work. Gavyn utilized CAD software that he was not familiar with, but excelled in creating the plastic molding design used to mill their aluminum block. Which is now used by all students to create their plastic molding keychains.”

~ Mr. Lozano