Who should be named Pensacola News Journal's Student of the Week? Cast your vote
Welcome to the Pensacola News Journal's Student of the Week poll.
The best and the brightest of Escambia and Santa Rosa County high schools will be highlighted weekly, with readers choosing the student they believe is best deserving of the top honor. All of the students in the weekly poll are nominated by school officials who know better than anyone their academic achievements.
Merely being on the list each week is an incredible feat.
Each school district is allowed to nominate up to six students weekly but are not required to nominate a specific number.
This week's poll includes five candidates for one top Student of the Week. To vote: Scroll to the bottom of this article.
The poll will be posted at pnj.com each Tuesday, and voting will end on Friday at noon each week.
Vote for the best of the best. Below are all the nominees.
Northview High School - Jamison Gilman
Jamison Gilman, 11th grade: This student is a wonderful young lady with many special gifts. She maintains a weighted GPA of 4.47 and takes many dual enrolled courses. Jamison is a member of our BETA Club and is a Rotary Academic All Star. She is a fierce competitor on our softball team, and she leads in many ways. This young lady is our starting pitcher and leadoff hitter while helping our team get to the Regional Championship Game. We are very proud to have Jamison as one of our students.
Success Academy - Kamaria Pope
Kamaria Pope, 11th grade: Kamaria is super respectful and demonstrates a pleasant attitude. Also, she is a hard worker.
Escambia High School - Alyssa Ball-Armstrong
Alyssa Ball-Armstrong, 11th grade: Alyssa Ball-Armstrong is an 11th grade student at Escambia High School with a 3.5 GPA. She is currently enrolled in Spanish 3 Honors, AP English, Chemistry Honors, AP US History, Algebra 2, Volleyball, and Digital Media. All of Alyssa’s teachers and classmates boast that she is such a great student. Alyssa has also been described as a good role model, responsible, and academically and socially enthusiastic. In Chemistry, Alyssa is always attentive in class and excels at learning difficult material. She strives to learn the material so she can help her peers understand as well. She is punctual turning in her assignments and has an A average. In AP US History, Alyssa is described as reliable and helpful, works well with other students, and always completes her work. She has an A in US History and scored at the top of the school for her EOC with a Level 5. In Algebra 2, Alyssa is a superb student. Her assignments are always done before the due date. Alyssa is always helping other students with material they do not understand. She is always on task and very respectful. Alyssa works hard until she masters the very difficult Algebra 2 work. Overall, Alyssa is an excellent student who is committed and driven to being a successful high school student. She is eager to learn, but is also willing to teach and demonstrates great leadership skills. Alyssa’s peers tend to look towards her for guidance and she is known for her positivity towards everyone she comes across.
Pine Forest High School - Tiara Hall
Tiara Hall, 12th grade: Tiara is a diligent student known for her positive attitude, setting an example for her peers. She consistently gives her utmost effort to every assignment and embraces academic challenges without hesitation, she strategically managed a mock investing portfolio in Honors Economics, achieving positive gains as a first-time investor. Tiara excels in her studies, to include demanding courses like AP and Honors courses.
J.M. Tate High School - Tin Tran
Tin Tran, 12th grade: Tin is a phenomenal student. He is currently taking an Honors Economics course here at school but is also taking AP Economics online. This is an amazing feat! Tin always completes each assignment as directed and asks the best clarifying questions. He always offers to help teachers and other students in the learning process of Economics. He is a great group leader and gives salient points during discussions in Economics. Tin went out of his way to help his teacher that was on crutches get her belongings to her car after school since she wasn't able to do it by herself. Tin's Honors Economics teacher says, "He is thoughtful and kind and deserves this nomination!!!"
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