AME GRADUATES:
Heather Nyberg Class of 2014
Sophia Belsito
Lilah Bowers
Tyler Brewer
Lauren Buchanan
Ciarra Buff
Andrew Burgess
Avery Carnes
Randy Carter
Grayson Chatt
Ella Coney-Jones
David Daigle
Daniel Fritz
Ana Gonzalez
Morgan Horesh
Sam Howells
Irada Karpthip
Roman Langley
Tuna McCracken
Dylan McKee
Zachary Meek
Brianna “Lupe’” Morales-Lopes
Cecilia Petereit
Emilia Randolph
Jackson Randolph
Javier Rivera
Sean Rodriguez
Pidge Taylor Class of 2014
Nico Altizer
Brandon Annis
Blake Balais
Halle Bingham
Rain Cooper
Mary Grace Cucci
Aaron Dunnan
Jaclyn Gilman
Bryson Higgins
Nathan Hyman
Bella Love
Ethan Mata
Josue Membreno
Gabriel Moschini
Giancarlo Padilla
Nyla Parker
Julius Petereit
Emily Sackett
Gianna Sparks
Alexandra Texidor-Abel
Tristan Watson
Adrian Wilson
Maya Yarlagadda
Many Thanks
This year I received the Rotary Service Before Self award and I am thankful to the teachers who helped me to become the person I am today.
Mrs. Taylor helped me in many ways. When I first came to her class in fourth-grade, I despised writing, but now, thanks to Mrs. Taylor, writing is one of my favorite subjects.
She let me write on topics that I was interested in. She also increased my people skills greatly. She had us work in groups and complete team challenges.
Another person I would like to thank is Mrs. McDonough, our school librarian. Most people underestimate the power of a book. A book can change your perspective or help you understand someone better.
I also would like to thank my second-grade teacher, Mrs. Granstad. Before I was in her class, I was extremely shy and didn’t talk much. She put us in groups and made us work together.
Lastly, I would like to thank my kindergarten and first-grade teacher, Ms. Goffred. When I came to her class, I did not talk. The people I was closest to usually only got a hello. Mrs. Goffred helped me find my voice.
Thank you all. — Bella Love
Editor’s note: The award is presented by the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island upon recommendation of the faculty and staff of Anna Maria Elementary School. The award is given to a graduating fifth-grade student who exemplifies Rotary’s motto of placing others first.