ZEPHYR COVE — On Your Way Awards were presented June 3 at Zephyr Cove Elementary School by Laurie Brazil, who was representing Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra.

One third- fourth- and fifth-grader was chosen by their teachers as deserving recognition for their efforts put forth to excel in reading. This year’s recipients were third-grader Jesse Preciado, fourth-grader Alexis Gonzales, and fifth-grader Jonathan Duffy.

Jesse Preciado, third-grader in Brenda Capshaw's class, receives an award from Laurie Brazil. Photo/Provided

Each child received a certificate, a gift card to Borders books and the school library was presented with three popular novels to add to their collection.

Jonathan stated, “The Lightning Thief series helps me to think and imagine what people might look like.”

Alexis added, “I like interesting facts, and excitement because you don’t know what is going to happen next.”

In addition to the awards, students in grades K-8 received individual books on their reading level to take home for the summer to enjoy.

These awards and books for the schools in California and Nevada are one of the many programs promoted by the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra in their support of children and their education.

— Soroptimist International Tahoe Sierra