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SDARJ African American Achievement Award at Sussex Central Middle School

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The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) recently honored Sussex Central Middle School student Kalysta Jones-VanLoan for her leadership, effort, and excellence. Kalysta was recognized in a ceremony at the school and received a $20 gift card to Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach.

SDARJ Student Award Kalysta Jones-VanLoan at Sussex Central Middle School

Kalysta is an exceptional student at SCMS. She exemplifies the school’s ideals of being respectful, responsible, and ready. Teachers and coaches describe her as hard-working, a leader, determined, and an overall joy to be around. Kalysta is a member of the cheer competition team and is on the softball team.

SDARJ initiated the African American Achievement award to recognize students who represent the ideals of leadership, improvement, effort, and excellence in their schools. Students from each school in the Cape Henlopen and Indian River School Districts are recognized throughout the school year. SDARJ is a nonpartisan organization that educates, informs, and advocates for racial justice, equality, and fair opportunity.

Visit the Student Award page to see all previous recipients.

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