The Allen ISD Board of Trustees recently recognized students at their December board meeting. Honorees included student artists whose work will be featured on holiday cards for local first responders, and student leaders from a district-wide day of service.
Special thanks to the Boyd Elementary students who led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
AHS Student Wins Allen Fire Department Holiday Card Contest
The Board recognized Allen High School senior Sophia Li for winning the Allen Fire Department’s holiday card design contest. Sophia’s artwork will be printed on cards mailed to more than 2,000 Allen community members who completed the Fire Department’s CPR and Stop the Bleed classes. Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd joined the presentation to celebrate this honor.
Boyd Elementary Students Honored in Allen Police Department Art Contest
The Board recognized five students from Boyd Elementary who participated in the Allen Police Department’s holiday card contest. Four students were named finalists, and one student’s design was selected as the official card artwork. Allen Police Chief Steve Dye joined in recognizing these talented young artists:
Ellyza Ordono, 5th Grade — Winner
Alexza Ortega Gomez, 5th Grade — Finalist
Allison Jimenez, 5th Grade — Finalist
Amerullah Zazi, 5th Grade — Finalist
Madison Martin, 5th Grade — Finalist
Eagle Give Day Student Leaders Support the Community
The Board recognized Allen ISD students who led service-learning projects as part of the district’s annual Eagle Give Day. Held on the Friday before Thanksgiving Break, this tradition encourages students across multiple campuses to support local charities and organizations. Leaders from Allen High School, the Lowery Freshman Center, and the STEAM Center were honored at the meeting:
Sivan Faybysh – STEAM Ambassador
Madelynn Eung – Student Council & Peer Leadership
Will Garland – Peer Leadership
Brooke Lockwood – Peer Leadership
Audrey Smith – Peer Leadership
Andriea Welch – Peer Leadership
The Board also thanked Jennifer Clements and J.D. Walker for their continued leadership and support of Eagle Give Day since its inception.
