{"id":10022,"date":"2023-09-01T12:49:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T19:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=10022"},"modified":"2023-09-01T12:49:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T19:49:21","slug":"5-local-high-school-students-to-be-honored-wednesday-september-6th-at-encinitas-chamber-of-commerces-first-rising-star-of-the-month-program-for-2023-24-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=10022","title":{"rendered":"5 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BE HONORED WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th AT ENCINITAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE\u2019S FIRST RISING STAR OF THE MONTH PROGRAM FOR 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR"},"content":{"rendered":"

WHAT:\u00a0<\/b>The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first Rising Star of the Month event for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. The Chamber has partnered with MiraCosta College this school year who will host and sponsor the monthly breakfasts honoring exceptional seniors from the five local high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District.<\/p>\n

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The honorary program recognizes five high school students who have demonstrated character, integrity, love of learning and involvement in school and community, and\/or have overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education.\u00a0Each month during the school year, additional San Dieguito Union High School students will be celebrated at a recognition breakfast. All Rising Star students will all have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship which will be awarded in May, 2024 at the Encinitas Chamber\u2019s annual Salute to Education event.<\/p>\n

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WHO:\u00a0<\/b>The Encinitas Chamber\u2019s Rising Stars being honored are\u00a0Dorothy Monahan\u00a0from Canyon Crest Academy,\u00a0Kimball “Kimo” Oh\u00a0from La Costa Canyon High School,\u00a0Mariana Espa\u00f1a\u00a0from San Dieguito High School Academy,\u00a0Lauren Chemtob\u00a0from Sunset High School and\u00a0Erik Shamsedeen\u00a0from Torrey Pines High School. Their families and local city officials will be in attendance, as well as Encinitas Chamber of Commerce CEO Sherry Yardley, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Board members and San Dieguito Union High School principals and district officials.<\/p>\n

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MiraCosta College is the Rising Star of the Month Event and Breakfast Sponsor. The Cottage Encinitas is a Scholarship Donor. Gift donors include Gelato 101 Encinitas, The Baked Bear, Sambazon, Ki\u2019s Restaurant, Broad Street Dough Co., Chick-fil-A, Cox Communications, Raising Cane\u2019s and the Community Resource Center (CRC). Go to\u00a0https:\/\/encinitaschamber.com\/events\/rising-star\/<\/a>\u00a0for more information on how you can donate and be a part of enriching and uplifting our community.<\/p>\n

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MEET THE STUDENTS:<\/b><\/div>\n

San Dieguito Academy – Mariana Espa\u00f1a<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cMariana will be a first-generation college student for her family,\u201d\u00a0said Principal Cara Dolnik.\u00a0\u201cShe has taken advantage of every opportunity given her by enrolling in AVID and multiple AP classes. She has shown a willingness to get involved and develop her leadership skills by becoming a Link Leader to welcome incoming SDA freshmen, taking part in RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), and taking a leadership role in our AVID Club. She is a welcoming and helpful young lady whose goal is to become a teacher. Her spirit and dedication make her a Rising Star!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sunset High School – Lauren Chemtob<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cLauren has stood out as a person of character and integrity since she first arrived at Sunset as a freshman,\u201d said Principal Rick Ayala. \u201cShe has a level of maturity that is uncommon for teenage students. Whether it’s in the classroom or as a representative of the school in extracurricular activities, Lauren serves as a model for other students to follow. She leads by example, and students and staff recognize and admire the way she carries herself. Lauren is also very personable and it’s easy to get to know and like her. Students like Lauren make everyone’s job at Sunset even more enjoyable and a lot easier because you can always count on her to do what’s right. Lauren has been a Rising Star for a long time, but she’s still moving up and her future is bright.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Torrey Pines High School – Erik Shamsedeen<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cErik Shamsedeen is truly one of a kind,\u201d\u00a0said Principal Rob Coppo. \u201cHe is admired and\u00a0respected by both his peers and his\u00a0teachers alike for his kindness, empathy, energy and enthusiasm, as well as for his deep commitment to community service.\u00a0 Erik is a leader on campus in so many ways: \u00a0organizing the Peer Tutoring Club , welcoming new students as a Link Crew Leader, participating on the robotics team, and founding the Middle Eastern Union.\u00a0 Erik is a scholar, an athlete, an actor, a creator, and a mentor who exemplifies the absolute best of what it means to be a Falcon.\u00a0 The world is a better place because Erik Shamsedeen is in it, and so is Torrey Pines High School.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Canyon Crest Academy –\u00a0Dorothy Monahan<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cDorothy is a highly involved student at CCA,\u201d\u00a0said Principal\u00a0Brett Killeen.\u00a0\u201cShe is a co-anchor for CCA -TV and is a member of the Envision Conservatory Drama.\u201d<\/p>\n

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La Costa Canyon High School – Kimball “Kimo” Oh<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cKimo exemplifies what we do at LCC,\u201d\u00a0said Principal\u00a0Justin Conn.\u00a0\u201cHe is a leader on campus who loves this community.\u00a0 As soon as you meet Kimo, it is evident he is something special.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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