02/04/2026
So proud of the young man you are growing into! Keep being an example mijo. ❤️❤️❤️
Lets go Manny!
Brave. Determined. Encouraging. Courageous. Hopeful. Those were just a few of the words used to describe the 19 students recognized at SCOE’s 9th annual Every Student Succeeding luncheon today. These resilient students have faced challenges including poverty, homelessness, illness, and trauma, yet they rewrote their own stories, turning obstacles into opportunities and setbacks into strength.
“You are not what happened to you. I love how you have stepped into the spaces you are in, and you move with compassion to help other people,” Shasta County Schools Superintendent Mike Freeman told the honorees. “The recipe here is tried and true. Show up, ask for help, give help, and the world is yours. There is no limit to the things you can do.”
The students were accompanied by some of the caring adults in their lives - teachers, school staff, and family members who believed in them, saw their potential and helped them uncover it. Students received a keepsake award and will receive a sweatshirt of their choice from any of the colleges or universities that are part of the Shasta Promise, courtesy of the Association of California School Administrators' Shasta County Chapter.
“I love the resiliency and the grit of this group. Resilience is one of those things that really successful people have, and you guys have it,” said Chapter President Ryan Miller. “It’s like a superpower, and I’m so proud to be here in this room with you, being able to take a moment to celebrate you.”
Congratulations to these remarkable young people!