Honoring the Students of Aurora
Since 2009, the city of Aurora has honored one student from each grade in every school building in Aurora in a citywide ceremony with the city's mayor and city council, school superintendents and other designees. Students receive a certificate and medal from city officials.
Students in grades 3 through 12 are selected by the principal and teachers at their school for being overall first-rate students and excellent members of the school community. The program is designed to identify those students in Aurora who strongly contribute to the life and community of their respective schools. They might be a stellar student-athlete, a terrific citizen, a high academic achiever, or a dedicated volunteer. But most importantly, they go above and beyond in whatever they do best.
It's an opportunity for the city of Aurora, schools, and families to come together to celebrate the achievements of Aurora's future leaders. More than 450 students each year in Aurora Public Schools, Cherry Creek Schools, and charter, parochial and private schools are honored annually through the Aurora Scholars program.
The 2025-26 Aurora Scholars ceremonies took place April 22, 29 and 30.
Congratulations to the following Aurora Central and Burrell students!
- Lizzett Mireles-Dominguez - 12th Grade - ACHS
- Mariah Britt-Scott - 11th Grade - ACHS
- Walter Castellano Brizuela - 10th Grade - ACHS
- Carlos Hernandez Vargas - 9th Grade - ACHS
- Nathaly Gatica Castro - 12th - Charles Burrell
- Elody Jackson - 11th - Charles Burrell
- James Lee Teany - 10th - Charles Burrell
- Alexander Melgar - 9th - Charles Burrell