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Herricks SEPTA Student Peer Awards Celebrate Compassion and Community

On April 20, Herricks Public Schools proudly honored the exceptional character and compassion of its students at the 2026 SEPTA Student Peer Awards Ceremony. This inspiring event recognized students across the district who were nominated by their peers for demonstrating kindness, leadership and a commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive school communities. The ceremony highlighted the meaningful impact students have on one another and celebrated the values that define Herricks at its best.

Honorees were nominated by classmates for demonstrating outstanding character, inclusivity and support for others. Their actions—both big and small—help create a welcoming and respectful environment across our schools.

2026 SEPTA Student Peer Award Recipients:

  • Center Street School: Ariana Lee and Jack Downey
  • Denton Avenue School: Hana Kalam and Ethan Delgado
  • Searingtown School: Leah Miah and Jordan Kim
  • Herricks Middle School: Lucas E. Lin, Hope O’Donnell, Grace Pollin, Lauren Quan and Adam “AJ” Banafsheha
  • Herricks High School: Chloe Ledwith, David Irwin, Afrida Nabiha, Marseille Chin, Brayden Haase, and Sreya Sanyal

We are proud to recognize these exceptional students and celebrate the values that make Herricks such a supportive and inspiring place to learn and grow.

  • Center
  • Denton
  • HS
  • MS
  • Searingtown
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