Congratulations, 2025 Award Winners!

AAA School Safety Award Winners

Thank you for submitting applications for our annual awards program. Congratulations to all the exceptional Patrollers and Patrol Advisors who were nominated for our AAA School Safety Patrol Awards program this year. Your efforts in ensuring the safety of your school and community are greatly appreciated. Our awards honor the dedication and leadership of these students.

Patroller of the Year Award Winners

• Alma Wroe, Chabot Elementary School, CA
• Elsie Brazil, Ione Elementary School, CA 
• Gabriela Prieto, Martin Elementary, CA
• Grant Carman, St. Teresa of Avila School, NV
• Hana Kholaif, Granada Islamic School, CA
• James Lising, St. Vincent Ferrer School, CA
• Katherine Vazquez, Haman Elementary, CA   
• Morgan Jamison, Glenview School, CA

 “I will forever appreciate Safety Patrol and how it helped me become more committed, accountable, and passionate.”
Hana Kholaif, Granada Islamic School

Honorable Mentions

• Carly Schroder, St. Teresa of Avila School, NV
• Hattie Jackel Sheldon, Chabot Elementary School, CA
• Imani Islam, Granada Islamic School, CA
• Soleil Bermudez, St. Vincent Ferrer School, CA
• Zavia Rogers, Ione Elementary School, CA 

“With the skills I’ve learned from AAA Safety Patrol, I will be a good leader in high school because I know how to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and lead by building friendships.”
Carly Schroder, St. Teresa of Avila School

Patrol Advisor of the Year

• Jyevonne Saffold, Brighton Charter School, AZ
• Mark Harrington, Westwood Elementary, CA

“By participating in the AAA School Safety Patrol program and working as a team, it keeps our school a safer place during arrival and dismissal each school day”
Mark Harrington, Westwood Elementary

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Award Winners

The competition was fierce this year with remarkable submissions from all Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Award applicants. Thank you to all schools who shared their incredible stories with us. It’s our pleasure to showcase the outstanding achievements of these five schools below. Congratulations!

Brighton Charter School, AZ

Brighton Charter School launched a powerful Day of Dialogue that extended throughout the year. Their walk was a statement of unity, inclusion, and anti-bullying. Their theme “One Voice, One School” encouraged students to think about how they can build respect and inclusion. Students led conversations around diversity, respect, and standing up for others. The school hosted events honoring Black leaders, artists, changemakers, and created spaces for student-led dialogue circles to share their experiences. Their yearlong efforts reinforced commitment to creating a more inclusive and united school community.

Carrillo K-5 Communication and Creative Arts Magnet School, AZ

Leading up to the day, every grade level read The Story of Ruby Bridges, participated in classroom discussions, and engaged in various activities to deepen their understanding of civil rights.  With the support of their SWAT (Students Wellness Advocacy Team) students walked together across campus, wearing purple, sharing posters and messages they created in honor of Ruby. The annual event continues to grow, empowering students to become changemakers and ensuring that their community continues to value equity, diversity, and seeing strength through the sharing of differing viewpoints.

Catherine L. Zane Middle School, CA

Catherine L. Zane Middle School’s Black Student Union created a study guide that spurred dialogue in advisory classes. Students also raised awareness through announcements at their multicultural fair. Despite the rain, nearly 200 participants joined the walk, supported by parents, city officials, and police escorts. Their multi-day Day of Dialogue focused on discussions of belonging where students explored themes of celebration of differences.

Martin Elementary, CA

Martin Elementary brought together public and private schools in their district,  gathering in front of City Hall with district leaders leading the morning rally. Each grade level shared their year-long projects and ideas. The student council focused on gratitude by organizing a hot chocolate station for staff.  Another grade level expressed acts of kindness by cheering on kindergarten and 1st grade to have a great day as they headed to lunch. Environmental initiatives included  composting and educating peers on how to properly sort waste.

Mno Grant Elementary, CA

At Mno Grant Elementary, 95% of students participated in the walk and had about 450 participants walk together, including teachers, aides, administrators, parents, and board members. Students read I Am Ruby Bridges and held classroom discussions. The day inspired students to take action as helpers, tutors, and classroom assistants, resulting in a more connected school community.

Robert E. Lake Elementary School, NV

Robert E. Lake Elementary had a week of learning and celebration. Students led classroom presentations, researched, shared insights into Ruby Bridges’ life, the Civil Rights Movement, and the importance of perseverance in the fight for equality. Students held a week-long Living Museum of Black History that encouraged more discussions, celebrating history, culture, inclusivity, and values of diversity.