PHOTO BY BOB ROCHE
Back row from left, John Smolinsky, Michael Hashem and Peter Kendrigan; front row, Paul Duong, Kyera Edeman, Rebecca Prezioso, Alexandria Lembo, Amariah Condon, Mayara Clamens, Jay Patel, Jessica Bremberg and Rachel Rivas at the Unsung Heroes awards ceremony.
SAUGUS — Thanks to the Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC), some special students got rewarded on Wednesday night.
Saugus Public Schools honored nine students as Unsung Heroes by the SBEC at a dinner and awards ceremony at Prince Pizzeria, sponsored by Wheelabrator Saugus.
The students were recognized for their academic efforts and contributions to the school community. To qualify for the award, students must have shown consistent academic effort, exemplary character, mature behavior and good citizenship.
“This is a great opportunity to shine a light on students who consistently brighten the lives of others by their efforts and example,” said Peter Kendrigan, Wheelabrator’s plant manager.
The 2016 Unsung Heroes are: Mayara Clemens and Jay Patel, Veterans Memorial Elementary; Jessica Bremberg, Oaklandvale Elementary; Kyera Edeman, Waybright Elementary; Rachel Rivas, Lynnhurst Elementary; Paul Duong and Rebecca Prezioso, Belmonte Middle School; Amariah Condon and Alexandria Lembo, Saugus High School.
The honorees received a trophy, Barnes & Noble gift card and citation from the Mass. House of Representatives, courtesy of Rep. Donald Wong.
