Vejar Elementary student Kanon Klassen was recognized
by the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees with a Certificate
of Special Recognition for Excellence.

Principal
Steve Carr introduced the fifth grade honoree and acknowledged his parents and
Vejar teachers at the meeting for their support. He
also thanked Superintendent Dr. Dean Conklin for the opportunity to celebrate
our outstanding students.

Carr
said he had talked to Kanon’s teachers and they had complimentary things to say
about him.  He was described as a
diligent, hard-working student with a sense of humor and outstanding work
ethic.

“He
has a great attitude and he shines brightly in the classroom,” said fifth grade
teacher Glenda Baker.

Mrs
Nadine Adnoff said Kanon is truly the most dedicated student she has ever
known.

“His
dedication is shown through his amazing academic growth, amazing work ethic,
and desire to do well touches teachers’ hearts,” she said.

“Kanon
exhibits
the seven essential virtues of Moral Intelligence – empathy,conscience,
self-control, respect, tolerance, kindness, and open mindedness. He
is a student to be admired!” she said.

Fifth
grade teacher Mrs. Karen Montgomery said Kanon is a diligent hard-working
student with a great sense of humor.

Mrs.
Sandra Harutunian, Canon’s second and fourth grade teacher, described him as well
behaved, organized, responsible, and puts forth his best effort. He is alsolearning Japanese on the weekends!