Two frosh students at West Haven High School were presented with the 2024 Commissioner Mullins Youth Leadership Awards, in ceremonies at the school on Monday.
The students were recommended by Principal Dana Paredes and guidance counselor Holly Bernadetti for the leadership they have demonstrated at West Haven High School and the wider West Haven community.
Each student received a framed certificate, a $50,00 gift card to Barns and Noble and a booklet copy of the United States Constitution.
Mullins, former City Planning and Zoning Commissioner and 1993 alumnus of the school, has been presenting the award to outstanding freshmen since 2016.
Bobyana Wilson — Bobyana, a dedicated SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) club member at West Haven High School, has shown exceptional commitment in her freshman year. She is taking all four core academic courses at the Honors level and has earned High Honors every marking period. Her passion for learning extends beyond the classroom, as she enjoys playing the piano, watching hockey, and playing word games (Connections is her favorite!). Her future plans include attending college and aspiring to become a dentist.
Dylan Walsh — Dylan, a multi-talented student, is an active member of our WHHSTW (Theater Workshop) Crew, the golf club, and the WHHS Choir. His interests span a wide range, from playing the piano and building Legos to working out and exploring physical places. His academic achievements are equally impressive, as he is taking many courses in his grade 9 year at an Honors level and has earned High Honors each marking period. Dylan’s future plans include studying Engineering in Massachusetts.