MISSION HEIGHTS PREPARATORY SPIRIT OF LEONA WINNERS
Purpose of the Award
The Spirit of Leona Award honors those students who exemplify the ideals and values of The Leona Group organization. The award seeks to recognize and honor students that, despite obstacles, have persevered and demonstrated great character and determination in their lives and during their time at a Leona Group school.
The Spirit of Leona Award honors those students who exemplify the ideals and values of The Leona Group organization. The award seeks to recognize and honor students that, despite obstacles, have persevered and demonstrated great character and determination in their lives and during their time at a Leona Group school.
Nomination Criteria
Each school may nominate one student. The nominated student must have completed at least one full academic year with a Leona Group school. The nominee must also be a projected high school graduate. The nominee must also have specific career plans which can include college or the military. The nominee will choose one chaperone to accompany him/her to the event. The chaperone is someone who has inspired the student and made a difference in their life.
Each school may nominate one student. The nominated student must have completed at least one full academic year with a Leona Group school. The nominee must also be a projected high school graduate. The nominee must also have specific career plans which can include college or the military. The nominee will choose one chaperone to accompany him/her to the event. The chaperone is someone who has inspired the student and made a difference in their life.
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2021: Jolene Brookins
2019: Miya Villalobos
2017: Dominique Busch
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2020: Teresita Rascon
2018: Kaitlyn Gutierrez
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2016: Carmen Leal
2015: Orlando Ordonez
Orlando Ordonez came to Mission Heights Preparatory High School from Honduras as a junior in high school. Coming to MHP, he had a challenge set before him - he was attending a college prep school with English as his second language. He quickly learned, doing all the work he needed to and more to receive all A's, even in classes like AP Calculus and AP Literature. He soon started college classes at Central Arizona College, receiving over 15 college credits. On top of that, Orlando helped provide for his single mother by working 40+ hours/ week. Life has not been an easy journey for him, but he has been determined to go above and beyond what is expected of him. One of his favorite quotes is from Winston Churchill: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." This boy doesn't know what it means to quit; he continues on despite his circumstances, and, for that, he will be successful. (Mrs. Mace)
2014: Reyna Vega
Reyna has been at been at Mission Heights since it’s beginning and has taken many leadership positions on campus through athletics and student council. She has been captain of the volleyball and softball team. She was the senior class president. Reyna’s strong drive and character has been an asset to the Mission Heights campus. (Mr. Goodson)
2013: Cheyenne Bonanza
2012: Anesia Estrada
Orlando Ordonez came to Mission Heights Preparatory High School from Honduras as a junior in high school. Coming to MHP, he had a challenge set before him - he was attending a college prep school with English as his second language. He quickly learned, doing all the work he needed to and more to receive all A's, even in classes like AP Calculus and AP Literature. He soon started college classes at Central Arizona College, receiving over 15 college credits. On top of that, Orlando helped provide for his single mother by working 40+ hours/ week. Life has not been an easy journey for him, but he has been determined to go above and beyond what is expected of him. One of his favorite quotes is from Winston Churchill: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." This boy doesn't know what it means to quit; he continues on despite his circumstances, and, for that, he will be successful. (Mrs. Mace)
2014: Reyna Vega
Reyna has been at been at Mission Heights since it’s beginning and has taken many leadership positions on campus through athletics and student council. She has been captain of the volleyball and softball team. She was the senior class president. Reyna’s strong drive and character has been an asset to the Mission Heights campus. (Mr. Goodson)
2013: Cheyenne Bonanza
2012: Anesia Estrada