Students of the Month

9th Grade:

Chinoo Nwosu

Nominated by Joanne Montaño

Chinoo is new to the district this year and has moved here from Atlanta. Even during this dramatic transition, she has distinguished herself in the classroom and in the school community. She is an outstanding class participant; she listens respectfully to classmates before contributing to a discussion. She is a student deeply committed to her learning.

10th Grade:

Alexa Preate

Nominated by Alexis Swinehart

Alexa has been an amazing classmate in World Literature.  She has been taking the lead in group activities and even helping students catch up when they have missed a class.

11th Grade:

Katie Bowman

Nominated by Brian Dietzler

Katie Bowman is among the kindest, most sincere, and genuine young people in our school. Katie makes her little corner a most welcoming and incredible space for others, everywhere she goes and regardless of who is watching.

9th Grade:

Nicholas D'Antonio

Nominated by Tom Wood

Nick is super kind to everyone.

10th Grade:

Vanity Ewart-Smith

Nominated by Janiene Kwoczak

Vanity is in my art club, and I have gotten to know her this year in that context. Vanity also comes by during lunch and learn and during free time to chat as well. During these interactions, I have seen how she goes out of her way to assist her peers in their academic and personal endeavors. Some examples I have seen are encouraging peers to try out for extracurricular opportunities, listening and giving advice on navigating peer drama, and helping peers find resources around the school to succeed.

11th Grade:

Ryan Troncelliti

Nominated by Michelle Wetzel

Ryan has gone above and beyond by coordinating RHS students to help Ithan students after school in their ELP. She got the volunteer opportunity up and running, and it is such a wonderful way for RHS to connect with our elementary students in RTSD.

9th Grade:

Joel Ordonez-Lopez

Nominated by Anna Schmader

Joel recognized an opportunity to improve as a student and actively pursued it. He is also a reliable resource for peer reviews that his classmates can depend on. He asks questions, especially when he feels uncertain

10th Grade:

Yanni Lambris

Nominated by Michelle Wetzel

Yanni is genuinely one of the kindest and most thoughtful students. He consistently treats everyone with respect, always offers help when needed, and creates a positive, welcoming atmosphere wherever he goes, especially in the library. Beyond his kindness, Yanni is incredibly hard-working. He approaches his schoolwork with focus and determination, putting in steady effort and taking pride in doing his best. He uses his free time very well. What makes Yanni especially deserving of this recognition is that he balances strong character with a strong work ethic. He leads by example, quietly but consistently showing what it means to be responsible, compassionate, and dedicated.

11th Grade:

Leah Zhang

Leah has gone out of her way to help peers improve their own work. She is thoughtful, insightful, and extremely hardworking—the kind of quiet, highly intelligent student who deserves more recognition.

9th Grade:

Bryson Frascella

Nominated by Joe Funk

Bryson works incredibly hard. He always remains focused, even when there are distractions around him. He frequently asks questions and constantly strives to make sure he understands the content in class. He also takes part in extracurricular activities - he is currently on the basketball team.

10th Grade:

Claire Yuan

Nominated by Adam Isard

Claire has been a consistently diligent worker for the entire school year, but she truly excelled in the month of January. She submitted some of her best writing of the school year and has gone above and beyond expectations in the classroom.

11th Grade:

Matt Medina

Nominated by Larissa Console and Amy Wildey

(From Ms. Console) Matt’s actions demonstrate outstanding citizenship, kindness, and character. He does not seek attention or recognition—he simply did what was right in a critical moment. His response reflects a level of maturity, empathy, and responsibility that truly sets him apart and makes him deserving of this recognition. (From Ms. Wildey) He is just a good human, nice guy, and always has a smile on his face. 

9th Grade:

Lilit Ayanian

Nominated by Carl Rosin

Lilit is a bright and engaged student who displays a high level of organization and maturity. Her insights make a great contribution to the classroom.

11th Grade:

Bryce Kilfoil

Nominated by Eileen Rudisill

Bryce is new to Radnor High School and has done a fabulous job of getting immersed in the school. He's friendly, kind, and thoughtful. Bryce approaches all of his classes with dedication and positivity. He is willing to try new things and is a great example of a student with a growth mindset.

11th Grade:

Kush Jain

Nominated by Ken Delaney

Kush is an excellent student in my class. He drives the discussion in the class by asking insightful questions. He often helps other students in the class, without being asked. He is a captain of the Radnor Robotics Team 101A. He does a great job of keeping the team on task and being ready to compete. Outside of school, he has many varied interests in which he volunteers. He is a nice kid whom I enjoy working with every day. 

9th Grade:

Mary Curry

Nominated by Renay Litz

Mary is new to Radnor this year and is excelling in Algebra!

10th Grade:

Cosimo Gaster

Nominated by Ali Recacho

Cosimo Gaster embodies the true spirit of our school community.  Whether it's offering a helping hand to a classmate, volunteering for school events, or simply checking in to see how others are doing, Cosimo always makes an effort to spread positivity and inclusiveness.  Beyond their kindness, Cosimo is involved in various school activities, showing a true dedication to contributing to our school culture.  

11th Grade:

Arielle Mims

Nominated by Michelle Wetzel

Arielle is kind and friendly to everyone. She works hard and is so considerate of everyone around her.

9th Grade:

Jonathan Roberts

Nominated by Carl Rosin

Jon has a very positive attitude, is a thoughtful and insightful contributor to class, and demonstrates impressive maturity. He sets the right tone for his 9th-grade class.

10th Grade:

Ave Ongley

Nominated by Brian Dietzler

Ava has made an AMAZING improvement in herself from last year.  I am amazed and proud of how much she has grown. She immersed herself in theatre and found friends, confidence, and a passion for coming to school. This amazing growth runs parallel to her selflessness, kindness, and desire to help and be a positive person.

11th Grade:

James Lan

Nominated by Janiene Andreoni-Kwoczak

James is in my advanced ceramics class and also in my art club. He goes above and beyond to help his peers. I have witnessed James go out of his way to make others feel comfortable and supported. One of the hardest units in my advanced ceramic class is wheel throwing. James volunteered to help his peers learn to throw. His peer guidance has fostered growth in his classmates.

9th Grade:

Bridget Wildt

Nominated by Tom Wood
Good citizenship: Bridget often steps up to provide extra assistance to other students without being asked, and when I told her that she doesn't have to, she told me that she likes doing it.

10th Grade:

Elicia Soliman

Nominated by Angel DiRocco
Elicia is just such a great student. In class, Elicia always makes sure she includes her classmates. She has such a kind heart, and I feel she should be recognized for that.  

11th Grade:

Agafia (Agatha) Tuzova

Nominated by Lucia Samblas
Agatha is a student who truly is passionate about learning languages. She teaches herself very challenging grammar, and she is way ahead of her classmates. She makes connections with languages and cultures that make her stand out in the classroom. She is a pleasure to have in class.

9th Grade:

Caroline Snell

Nominated by Alice Fecak
Caroline has shown tremendous growth academically this year. She is perseverant. Caroline goes out of her way to be kind to her peers and does not seek recognition for her good deeds.

10th Grade:

Katherine Wetzel

Nominated by Claudia Silverman
Kate is extremely motivated and enthusiastic about the German language and culture. Every assignment she completes is an example of her dedication to her German studies. Her friendly and positive demeanor puts a smile on my face every day.

11th Grade:

Kayla Cormier

Kayla has extremely high standards in all aspects: academics, athletics, service. She represents whatever the opposite of indifference is--she cares very deeply about doing good and doing well. She's a go-getter who is driven by curiosity and creativity, which means that she contributes, collaborates, and is always thinking. She was also one of RHS's three winners of the NCTE Achievement Award in Writing.

9th Grade:

Sofia Russo

Nominated by Jordan Fink
Sofia is very kind & is always willing to help other students.  Specifically, there is one student who struggles in social settings. She is always more than willing to work with him and has really been a bridge to peace with other kids in the class.

10th Grade:

Conor Nickel

Nominated by Danielle Staibe
Conor has matured academically over the past school year.  I have seen him grow significantly in his preparation, attention, and desire to be successful. He happily helps his fellow classmates. I am so proud of him!

11th Grade:

Edward Whyte

Nominated by Lauren Anderso
Over the past month, Edward has truly distinguished himself in Geometry through his dedication and growth. He has consistently chosen to put forth his best effort and has made notable strides in his understanding of the math material. Edward even began attending a second session of my course to give himself additional time to engage with the content, demonstrating a strong commitment to his education. His grit and determination have been evident in everything he does. Edward’s persistence and positive mindset make him an asset to my class and a great candidate for Student of the Month.

9th Grade:

Alexander Liu

Nominated by Jeannie Semar
Alexander has been my "go to" person for help with prospective new students for the past couple of months. He has hosted shadowing students and was a true RHS ambassador for the next batch oof ABC recruits. He takes the time to get to know the students and navigates this role with positivity. Alexander represents the best of RHS both in and out of the classroom.

10th Grade:

Ava Preate

Nominated by Adam Isard
Ava has really stepped up this quarter. She has challenged herself to be the best possible version of herself. She has been tenacious, detail oriented, and focused. Her ability to push herself to improve while still remaining open to critical feedback has been very impressive.

11th Grade:

Julia Kaiserman

Nominated by Golaleh Daryoush
I am proud to nominate Julia for Student of the Month. She works at a local nursing home, where she has formed strong bonds with the residents. Her efforts have created a close-knit community, and 10 of the residents even attended our high school musical, where Julia had a role. Julia's kindness, compassion, and dedication to others make her truly deserving of this recognition.

9th Grade:

James Morgan

Nominated by Rosie Iaramboykov
James is always prepared for class, participates well and is willing to help others. Also, James is very kind and respectful and works well with others. He is always in a positive mood, a pleasure to be around.

10th Grade:

Ryan Sears

Nominated by Arsha Cipollone
Ryan is one of the most friendly, positive students to walk in my room! He is quick to say "hello" with a smile when he walks in, and "goodbye" and "thank you" before he leaves each day. He goes above and beyond each day, and is kind to everyone.

11th Grade:

Yixi Lin

Nominated by Molly Fuhr
Yixi always follows through on her work, she is a self-starter, and is great at politely advocating for herself to get all her questions answered or clarified. She truly wants to be a better student and has a desire to learn. Yixi also contributes well in groups: she listens thoughtfully and is sure to do her best work - for herself, but also for her group!

9th Grade:

Alliyah Nool

Nominated by Molly Fuhr
Alliyah puts all her heart into her work every day. She was part of a group presentation where she really shined. She worked hard to gather quality information and understand the content for her group. But she really set herself apart when she presented; she memorized her whole section, but made it seem like she was just talking off the cuff. It was *very* impressive!

10th Grade:

Kirstyn Acheampong

Nominated by Ken Delaney
Kirstyn brings a positive attitude to the classroom every day. She is incredibly hard-working and truly wants to learn. She often goes beyond the assignment's requirements. She often asks questions to gain a deeper understanding to the course content. She is an ideal student who is a pleasure to teach.

11th Grade:

Madison Lynn

Nominated by Chad Gaiser
Having a keen interest and aptitude in Advanced Physics and excellent lab work and coordination with her lab group members.

9th Grade:

Baynah Mercer

Nominated by Jeannie Semar
Baynah has started her RHS school year with exceptional positivity and enthusiasm for learning. She is a glass-half-full girl looking to make the best out of high school. Hardworking, sincere, and super friendly make her a standout in the freshman class.

10th Grade:

Alexis Reilly

Nominated by Jordan Fink
Lexi is very inclusive. She is always quick to lend a hand to a struggling student in chemistry. She also greets every student when they walk into 2nd period chemistry regardless if they're friends or not.

11th Grade:

Jaylin Moody

Nominated by Alice Fecak
The student has shown tremendous academic growth and maturity over the past year. Recently, she has displayed amazing kindness volunteering to partner to work with students in another math class. We did not ask her to do this. It warmed our hearts and truly displayed the characteristics of Radnor Student of the Month.

9th Grade:

Vanity Ewart-Smith  

On the first day of school, Vanity made it a point to try to find each of her teachers to introduce herself and shared her enthusiasm for being a part of the Radnor community. Her positivity can light up a room! She consistently goes above and beyond to share a kind word or gesture with both students and teachers

10th Grade:

Siobhan Teehan 

Inclusive, positive attitude and outlook, tries her best, not afraid to try something new. She goes out of her way to ask people/myself included how they are, is funny and social

11th Grade:

Trinity Bethea 

Trinity is one of the most dedicated and polite students I have ever worked with. She asks extremely thoughtful questions during class, and thanks me for taking the time to answer them.  She rises above challenges and keeps a positive attitude through everything. She takes the time to work with and explain concepts to her peers, and is just overall a wonderful person.

9th Grade:

Sara Ahlgrimm  

Sara works incredibly hard to ensure that she keeps up with her work. She listens respectfully, clearly pushes through adversity, and seeks help when needed (but does not seek praise). She also has helped her groupmates in group work - as a quiet leader.

10th Grade:

Maria Yimer 

Maria is a student who is quiet and shy but reliable, and so very kind and positive at all times. She is someone who works quietly behind the scenes and never seeks the spotlight, or reward for her efforts

11th Grade:

Alice Shneyderman 

Alice goes above and beyond for her love of medicine. She is always seeking ways to expand her knowledge of the human body and medicine. I have not met another student with her motivation and curiosity. I know that one day she is going to make an excellent physician.

9th Grade:

Nathaniel Kuhn 

Extraordinary enthusiasm toward learning Advanced Biology! Tons of extra work and excellent performance in the lab setting!

10th Grade:

Andrew Wang 

Voluntarily helping other students with math support.

11th Grade:

Jamar and Jamil Hill 

Jamar navigates life and school with incredible personal integrity and positivity. In my view he is one of those natural role models who requires no fanfare. He represents the best of Radnor High School, day in and day out.

Jamil was asked to assist parents in getting around during Back to School Night. He took on the responsibility to with great pride. He followed up with me for expectations. Arrived early to the event to be in position, Adjusted to other parts of the building as needs arose and showed a ton or iniative through the entire process. Jamil has thrived in opportunities to welcome new students and guest to the building over and over again. I am happy to be able to count on him as a leader that invites others to feel welcome in our building.