DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School senior Aiden Garcia is the recipient of this year's Massachusetts Association School Superintendent's Certificate of Academic Excellence.

 

The award was presented by Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis at the Nov. 16, Central Berkshire Regional School Committee meeting.

 

Garcia is the son of Susan and Andrew Garcia of Dalton and has distinguished himself by demonstrating high academic standings, comprehensive community service, and standout leadership endeavors throughout his educational career. 

 

"What I am most impressed with is Aidan's commitment to service within his community and the way he approaches all individuals with empathy, respect and compassion," said Blake-Davis. "In this way, I am quite certain he will make the world a better place." 

 

Garcia has participated in extracurricular activities such as quiz team and being president of the Green Umbrella Club, class secretary as a freshman and sophomore, secretary of School Council, current National Honor Society president, captain of the Nordic ski team, captain of varsity track and field, and an Eagle Scout. He received the Class of 2024 Citizenship Award and Academic Excellence Awards in Algebra 2 Honors, Modern World History Honors, Concert Band and English 10 Honors.

 

In addition, Blake-Davis said, he has stood out as an exemplary citizen due to his kindness and compassion for all individuals in the school community. He upholds the core values of his high school to include resilience, integrity, self-direction, and empathy. He lives the motto "We all rise together." He gathers food and donations from local businesses to support those in need and volunteers at the National Honor Society's Empty Bowls dinner. He likes to work with young children and baby-sits and has visited Craneville Elementary to participate in environmental lessons. He has volunteered at the May Day Races as well as at Senior Awards Night, graduation and senior assembly.