Lansdowne, PA – February 10, 2026

The first half of the academic year at Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy has been defined by a significant increase in student achievement. During the first quarter, 12 students earned placement on the Principal’s Honor Roll by achieving straight A’s. By the conclusion of the second quarter, that figure doubled, with 24 students reaching the same milestone.

In addition to the straight-A honorees, 13 students earned nearly perfect marks, finishing the term with all A’s and a single B. These statistics indicate a growing commitment to academic excellence within the freshman class.

Quarter 2 Principal’s Honor Roll (Straight A’s)
The following 24 students have been recognized for achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA for the second marking period:

Elizabeth Adebayo
Mariama Bah
Sekou Camara
Aden Checo
Shadia Farhan
Fabian Gallegos
Jada Guess
Awa Kone
Nydia Lawrence
Desani Moses
Peyton Morgan
Ka’Mylee Nelson
Bryan Oluwole
Alisson Portillo
Willina Roberts
Ethan Rosario
Mohamed Sidibe
Riley Sosa
Zakirah Sullivan
Halima Waritay
Joshua Waters
Savonne Williamson
Bassam Yousafzai
Destiny Zelee

Recognition of Achievement

To honor these accomplishments, the Academy has established several initiatives to celebrate student success. Honorees are receiving the following:

• Commemorative pins and formal certificates documenting their status.
• Public recognition during the morning announcements.
• Inclusion in a photographic display on the front lobby video screen.
• Exclusive access to the Patriot Lounge, a dedicated space for student rewards.

These incentives celebrate current success while encouraging continued academic focus as students enter the second half of the school year.
Congratulations to these students for their dedication and accomplishments.