At the Feb. 10 Board of Education meeting, five Village School students were recognized for contributing to the quality of life at their high school. Award recipients with their area of achievement are: Lily Kase, Community Service; Alex Geller, Academic Performance; Diana Ramirez, Most Improved (not pictured); Erica Grande, Quintessential Student; and Angelina Asaro, Rookie of the Year.

Village School Principal Steve Goldberg spoke on behalf of each award recipient, describing the accomplishments, hard work, and positive attributes of each honoree. During the meeting, award recipients were applauded by Board of Education President Grant Toch, Vice President Joanne Chan, Trustees Steve Chen, Donna Peirez, and Rebecca Sassouni, and Ex Officio Members Katie Leder and Maxwell Pour; Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Bossert; Village School Principal Stephen Goldberg; and Village School faculty.