Landing Students Named as Junior Rising Stars

Thirty-one third, fourth and fifth graders at Landing Elementary School were recently named as Junior Rising Stars by Principal Dr. Michael Israel for their hard work, determination and achievements.

Two students from each class were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating extraordinary effort and achieving exemplary progress in their classwork. Students were recently presented with trophies and certificates that noted their accomplishment during a ceremony.

Juan Molina, a guidance counselor at Robert M. Finley Middle School, lauded the honorees for their efforts and shared with them his keys to success.

"Hard work, motivation, and persistence," Molina said. "You can be whatever you want to be."

The school's Parent Teacher Association prepared refreshments for the proud parents, grandparents and teachers who attended the event.