These Collingswood Students Are Among County's Best In Class

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — Seven Collingswood High School students are among 234 senior students countywide who were honored as the “Best of Class 2021” award recipients.

The Camden County Commissioner Board’s “Best of Class” awards honor students in seven categories: most courageous, community service, leadership, performing arts, most improved, school spirit and best overall.

“We are proud to recognize seniors from every high school in Camden County who have demonstrated pride in academic achievement and strive to improve themselves while helping others in their communities,” Camden County Commissioner Deputy Director Ed McDonnell said. “Unfortunately, we were not able to gather in-person to celebrate these incredible students, but we remain extremely excited to honor them virtually and provide other ways that they can share their accomplishments with friends, family, and our community.”

Each student will receive a Best of Class medal and certificate, which they can proudly display to signify their accomplishments.

The following Collingswood High School students were honored by county commissioners this week:

Leadership Award

Lila DiMasi
Collingswood High School
Attending University of Pennsylvania
Favorite High School Memory: Lunch times: depending on the day, this meant club meetings, choir rehearsal, getting to go outside, or sitting on the floor with my friends. I am so grateful for all of it.

Community Service Award

Ayanna Jones
Collingswood High School
Attending Montclair State University
Favorite High School Memory: Best High School memory is talking to my Social Justice advisor (Mr.Eric Fieldman). Being able to talk to him and planning events to bring justice in our state and county.

Most Improved Student
Jhai Daniels
Collingswood High School
Favorite High School Memory: Playing basketball with my peers.

Performing Arts Award

Paul Vo
Collingswood High School
Attending Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Favorite High School Memory: My favorite high school memories are of producing music in Mr. Ingram’s room, going to the MET with Mr. King’s art history class, and existing alongside my friends.

Most Courageous Student

Tremayne Parker
Collingswood High School
Favorite High School Memory: Working in the school store.

School Spirit Award

D’Andrei Williams
Collingswood High School
Attending Kean University
Favorite High School Memory: Being able to do 3 sports and having the best team mates and all the sold out athletic games being in the student section cheering on my school.

Best Overall Student
Tara Hislip
Collingswood High School
Attending Brown University