Washington students feted for hard work

Several Washington Elementary School students were recognized this past week as “Character Champions,” for their hardworking nature with a free pizza lunch in an effort to encourage students to embrace better character traits.

Washington Elementary sixth-graders Daniel Carrizales, Hudson Hernandez, Bryan Rodriguez, Valerie Jacobo Salinas, Jaylah Mendoza, Paris Nava, and Alexander Jaurez Lopez were …