Costa held the annual 2023 All Awards Assembly on May 31 in the auditorium. The ceremony recognized many seniors for their achievements along with select juniors.
“The All Awards ceremony was super inspiring because the seniors got to be recognized for their hard work throughout high school,” junior award recipient Ashna Patel said. “It was so great to support all the juniors that won awards.”
The achievements included student’s success in specific classes, clubs, electives, STEM, and sports. In addition, the ceremony showcased the finalists for the student year and announced the 2023 student of the year. The finalists included, Anna Chittenden, Heather Jensen, Brady Stephens, Jacob Tan and student Of The Year winner, Jackson Zawacki.
“I want to say thank you to my coaches and teachers,” said Chittenden. “Their passion for what they do for students inspires me everyday to work harder and be better.”
The assembly opened with a video dedicated to the seniors. It showcased the many memories that the class of 2023 experienced on and off campus throughout the year.
“I think the video was a very positive addition to the assembly,” said senior student of the year finalist Jacob Tan. “It made me feel very nostalgic and grateful for such a wonderful year.”
ceremony with a video to the seniors.
Select Juniors got nominated by a specific department for the Junior Book Awards. According to junior Charlie Dickey, there was a group of junior nominees and colleges came and visited Mira Costa, they were able to choose students from the group of nominees. Charlie Dickey was chosen by the University of Tulane for his award.
“I feel that this award very much reflects my hard work inside and outside of school,” said Dickey. “I completed 150 hours of community service and succeeded in my classes this year so I was honored to receive this award.”
the All Awards ceremony.
There were 20 classes/organizations on campus that were featured at the assembly. There were around 100 seniors that received awards. Along with 11 juniors who revived the Junior Book awards and University of Rochester awards. The University of Rochester awards are based on the math and science classes that juniors have succeeded in.
“I think my hard work is definitely reflected in the award I received which was the University of Rochester Award,” said junior award recipient Ashna Patel. “I also believe though that so many of my classmates also work extremely hard in their advanced STEM classes and we all support each other greatly”
According to senior award recipient Jacob Tan, the ceremony showcases all the students that put in insane amounts of effort throughout the school year. Also Tan says that there were so many students that didn’t receive awards who also put in so much work throughout their high school years.
“The most significant award that I received was the AP Chemistry award,” said Tan. “Being recognized for my love for AP Chem was truly one of my proudest achievements.”
Tan was a National Merit Scholar and student of the year finalist, and received the Math Department award along with the AP Chemistry award. According to Tan, this event is so important because it sheds light on so many people who might otherwise go unnoticed as an average Costa student.
“It’s so hard to find glory in grades, so being able to be on stage and recognized for outstanding dedication and achievement is important,” said Tan. “It’s not only important to the award recipients, but also to listeners, who can learn to appreciate and respect their classmates.”
“I am incredibly honored that I was nominated for student of the year and to be recognized at the assembly,” said senior Anna Chittenden. “There are many super smart and amazing students at this school and I am very grateful and honored to be considered among them.”
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