Accolades Abound at Senior Awards Night (Photo Gallery)

Story by Isaac Lichtman, Staff Writers

Jaytin Sampat walks to the front to receive an award for being a member of the prestigious Mu Alpha Theta honors organization, along with other seniors. (Image by Courtney Bell)
Nicholas Sisneros, Aviel Reyes and other students joke before the ceremony begins. (Image by Courtney Bell)
Payton Zarceno, ASB President, discusses the night’s ceremony with ASB Adviser, Tiffany Wilcox. (Image by Courtney Bell)
Two members of a local Philanthropic club award money to Angelina Martinez for her philanthropy and academic prowess. (Image by Courtney Bell)
A member of MECA’s Academic Booster Club, along with Principal Dr. Ryan McDowell, awards Angelina Martinez as a winner of the ABC’s Essay Contest. (Image by Courtney Bell)
A member of MECA’s Academic Booster Club, along with Principal Dr. Ryan McDowell, awards Katelyn Cherry as the 1st place winner of the ABC’s Essay Contest. (Image by Courtney Bell)
MECA senior students stand together as they are celebrated for their achievements. (Image by Courtney Bell)
Senior Daniela Arreola looks into the crowd as one of the awardees on Senior Award Night. (Image by Courtney Bell)
George Acuna and Kenneth Pham are awarded for their contributions to the Academic Decathlon team, presented by adviser Joseph Janadi. (Image by Courtney Bell)