COAST CITIES — The Spirit of Leadership program was established by Dr. Ken Druck, in honor of the life of his daughter, Jenna Druck, who died when she was just 21. In celebration of Jenna’s commitment to leadership and positive change, San Diego County middle school and high school young women are nominated by the community to receive the Spirit of Leadership Award. Nominations came to a close on Oct. 12.Awards will be given in community leadership, student leadership, academic leadership, creative leadership, athletic leadership, family leadership, personal integrity and the undiscovered leader.This year’s nominees from Coastal North County include:
Celeste Erlander – Pacific Ridge School
Abigail Aragon – San Dieguito Academy
Sahara Gonzalez – Canyon Crest
Lauren Clark – Francis Parker
Claire Nussbaum – Francis Parker
Nicole Koman – La Jolla Country Day School
Elyssia Lucio – Oceanside High School
Allison Orellana – Canyon Crest
Amanda Canseco -Torrey Pines
Emily Barrett – Torrey Pines High School
Serina Patel – Torrey Pines High School
Katilyn Perry – Pacific Ridge School
Annaise Meyers-Goldsby – Carlsbad High School
Cameryn Miller – Carlsbad High School
Gianna Bacher – Pacific Ridge School
Elana Cates – La Costa Canyon
Mina Fardeen – Pacific Ridge School
Touran Fardeen – Pacific Ridge School
Michelle Levitt – Pacific Ridge School
Madison Napoli – Pacific Ridge School
Nour Suleiman – Pacific Ridge School
Bianca Yang – Pacific Ridge School
Emily Ross – San Dieguito High School Academy
Lesliee Escobedo – San Dieguito Academy
Emily Aguilar – Carlsbad High
Daniela Sanchez – Carlsbad High School