Our YELLS youth amaze us each day as they demonstrate servant-leadership. Each month, we honor youth in each grade level that go above and beyond. Check out our students below from our Afterschool Program and Community Action Café who are constantly showing us great examples of how to be a YELLS leader:
Kindergarten: Llary Castillo
Llary entered YELLS as a bright-eyed and energetic kindergartner in August with a defined sense of self and personality. Throughout the school year, Llary has made leaps and bounds in both academic and personal improvement. She has learned to use her energy and spunk to influence her classmates in a positive way and be a true leader! Way to go Llary!
First Grade: Lamaya Bates
Lamaya has been a YELLS student for the past two years. Lamaya is the April Student of the month because of her constant growth which shines through on a daily basis. Whether it’s in the homework room, book buddies or just striving for excellence in recreation, Lamaya is constantly showing growth and progress! Congratulations Lamaya!
Second Grade: Talea Masterson
Talea is the student of the month for the second grade because of her persistence and determination. When faced with a task—whether it’s learning new skills in Capoeira or pushing herself in enrichment—Talea is persistent and determined. Great job Talea!
Third Grade: Christian Pineda
Christian is the student of the month for his continued dedication to excellence and showcase of leadership throughout the school year. Christian is always the first student to volunteer to assist, encourage his classmates or eagerly participate in YELLS activities. Keep up the good work, Christian!
Fourth Grade: Aryan Nayak
Aryan joined the YELLS Afterschool Program this semester and has been a member of the YELLS Mentoring Program all year. Whether it’s in Mentoring or in the Afterschool Program, Aryan is consistently showing YELLS P.R.I.D.E. through his enthusiasm, willingness to help others and his leadership skills!
Fifth Grade: Micah Boyd
Micah is a long-time member of the YELLS family and Afterschool Program. Micah is the 5th grade student of the month because of his dedication to personal growth on the journey to becoming a better leader. Throughout the year, Micah has shown great maturity by personally identifying areas of weakness and working to improve them by great strides throughout the year. Micah is a wonderful example of a growing YELLS leader!
High School: AJ Hurts
AJ is the Community Action Café student of the month because of his dedication to academic excellence as well as his continued efforts to improve as a leader and entrepreneur. AJ regularly participates in activities in the Café while at the same time consistently attending tutoring and networking events where business leaders have recognized and praised him for his professionalism. Although he’s a new student in the Café, we know he’ll soon become a lifelong leader and example for other YELLS students to follow! Thanks for being a great YELLS leader, AJ!
