Joshdaliz Gonzolez Feliciano is from Steelton-Highspire High School and was nominated by Robyn Hilaire.
From Mrs Hilaire, "I have come to know this young woman as her English teacher. She maintains a cumulative, weighted GPA of 71%. While this GPA may not be the most impressive, this young woman is. I had the opportunity of teaching Joshdaliz in both her Sophomore and Senior years. Because of that opportunity, I can speak to the growth I have seen in this young woman. She has been able to turn her grades around in this short amount of time; she has grown from a student in danger of failing my course to a student who is excelling in my AP Literature and Composition course. She has done all of this while also being an active participant in a number of extra-curricular activities both in our school and her community.
Joshdaliz is currently enrolled in both Honors and AP courses and it should be noted that she maintains excellence in her academics while also contributing to the climate of our school through her involvement in a number of our programs. Joshdaliz was invited to showcase her work at the 2018-19 Capital Area Science and Engineering Science Fair and received 3 rd Place for her contribution! Joshdaliz is involved in the gymnastics program in her community. Additionally, she works to give back to her community through service with local churches, elderly assistance programs, and trash pick-up for local parks. She accomplishes all of this while maintaining employment at a local pizza shop and supporting her family with childcare for younger siblings and cousins.
Whether Joshdaliz is working in the classroom or in her community, her diligence and dedication are always easily recognized. I have truly watched as this young woman discovered what it means to persevere. She is a mature, thoughtful young woman who is determined to succeed in all of her future endeavors. I am very proud of the young woman Joshdaliz has become and I believe that she will be an asset to the school she chooses to attend for her undergraduate study."
Congratulations, Joshdaliz! Good luck in all you do!