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West Orange Student Honored at Essex County School Boards Association "Unsung Hero" Event
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Essex County School Boards Association (ECSBA) honored 27 of the County's high school seniors at their annual "Unsung Heroes Student Recognition Program," held March 14 at Liberty Middle School in West Orange.
"In my role as President of the Essex County School Boards Association (Essex SBA), we brought the Student Recognition Program "Unsung Heroines/Heroes" event to Essex County three years ago," began Sandra Mordecai, who is also the Vice-President of the West Orange Board of Education.
"Each year, Essex SBA recognizes a senior from each of the county's high schools," Mordecai continued.
"These students make outstanding contributions to their schools and communities, but who are often overlooked by traditional student recognition guidelines; they have distinguished themselves in unique ways, model good citizenship, possess a quiet strength that inspires others in the spirit of volunteerism."
Among the honorees was West Orange High School senior Jhomary Dominquez.
"I want you all to know how impressed I am with Jhomari's intellect, integrity, strength, determination, and resilience," began WOHS Principal Hayden Moore.
"Jhomary is the only student on our School Safety Committee, which consists of administrators, disciplinarians, counselors, and security officers," noted Moore, "and as a result of her participation, we have done a better job of providing our students with more relevant assemblies and workshops."
"She was the driving force behind a daily lunch program that provides opportunities for our special education students to sit with general education upperclassmen," Moore enthused.
In addition to being in the top ten per cent of her class, Jhomari is a member of the National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, the Unity Club, and Italian Club. She was captain of the Girls Volleyball team, played on the Girls Basketball team, and plays on the Girls Softball team.
Along with the recognition at the Unsung Heroes event, each student received a gift card to be used as they head off to college or career, provided by board members, superintendents, and Babb Insurance Company in West Orange.
"Jhormary has made outstanding contributions to our school and special education community, while maintaining good grades," explained Mordecai.
"This was a very proud moment for us all. Jhormary continues our traditions as a Mountaineer student athlete showing the world the best West Orange High has to offer, excellence in education and good role models," she concluded.
See all the photos here.
Jhomari Dominquez and Principal Hayden Moore.
ECSBA President Sandra Mordecai, Jhomari Dominquez, Jhomari's Mom, WOSD Acting Superintendent Eveny de Mendez.
Cynthia Cumming
March 21, 2019
March 21, 2019