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WVUSD Board of Trustees Lauds Super Stars

Vejar Elementary Star Student, Community Partner spotlighted for exceptional work

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Vejar Elementary 4th grader Angelica Calderon receives the Super Star Student Award. Shown with Principal Whitney Prenger, parents and WVUSD staffers Steve Calderon and Mary Lou Vargas, and Board President Helen Hall. (Kelli Gile, WVUSD Community Resources)
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Board President Helen Hall presents Vejar Elementary fourth grader Angelica Calderon with the Super Star Student Award. (Kelli Gile, WVUSD Community Resources)
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Vejar Elementary fourth grader Angelica Calderon receives the Super Star Student Award. Shown with Principal Whitney Prenger, parents, staff, and Board President Helen Hall. (Kelli Gile, WVUSD Community Resources)
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Standout parent volunteer Heather Hoover receives Partner in Education Award. Shown with Board President Helen Hall. (Kelli Gile, WVUSD Community Resources)
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Vejar parent volunteer Heather Hoover receives Partner in Education Award. (Kelli Gile, WVUSD Community Resources)

WALNUT, CA--During the September 18 meeting, the Board of Trustees paid tribute to a stellar Vejar Elementary parent and community member.

Angelica Calderon was spotlighted with the Super Star Student Award for being a leader and role model.

The fourth grader helped launch a Good Deeds Club that has inspired school beautification, clean up, recycling, volunteer time, and kindness efforts on campus.

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“We are so proud of the work she has done and continues to do as a Vejar Star Student!” said Principal Whitney Prenger.

Parent volunteer Heather Hoover received the Partner in Education Award for providing ongoing support in classrooms, supporting the school library, and coordinating a variety of activities – all with enthusiasm, heart, and service with a smile.

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“She is someone who truly cares for Vejar and definitely goes above and beyond!” Prenger added.

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