The Rotary Club of Ceres and Argus Continuation High School was honored Friday to recognize Esperanza De La Riva, a junior, as a “Rotary Student of the Month.” Esperanza was honored for showing incredible dedication to her school community, volunteering three days a week with the after-school clean-up crew and keeping her fellow volunteers organized and focused. She is also a vibrant part of the Leadership class where she does everything from delivering treats during dress-up days and making popcorn for spirit events to laminating classroom materials and crafting posters.

On top of all her involvement, Esperanza is an outstanding student who is on track to graduate early during her junior year. She plans to be an ultrasound technician as her future career.

When Esperanza was notified that she was awarded this recognition, a smile lit up her face.

“It was a pleasure to see her happiness at receiving an award that she did not know was coming,” said Argus Principal Marianne Ashby.