Pacific Beach Kiwanians honor three fifth graders

Students recognized for leadership and being role models to peers

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Pacific Beach Kiwanis Club has honored three fifth grade students from local schools as part of its 'Student of the Month' recognition program for the 2025-26 school year. The honorees were Harper Eaves from Crown Point Junior Music Academy, Leona Khalifa from Pacific Beach Elementary, and Isabelle Smith from Kate Sessions Elementary.

Why it matters

The Kiwanis Club's student recognition program aims to encourage and celebrate leadership and positive role modeling among elementary school students in the Pacific Beach community.

The details

Each of the three students received a certificate and $25 in 'Mr. Frostie' dollars, which were donated by a local business. The club also hosted the students, their families, and teachers for a special breakfast. The students were nominated by their teachers for exhibiting strong leadership skills and being good role models to their peers.

  • The February honorees were recognized in the 2025-26 school year.

The players

Pacific Beach Kiwanis Club

A local community service organization that runs a 'Student of the Month' recognition program to honor exemplary elementary school students in the Pacific Beach area.

Harper Eaves

A fifth grade student at Crown Point Junior Music Academy who was honored as a 'Student of the Month' by the Pacific Beach Kiwanis Club.

Leona Khalifa

A fifth grade student at Pacific Beach Elementary who was honored as a 'Student of the Month' by the Pacific Beach Kiwanis Club.

Isabelle Smith

A fifth grade student at Kate Sessions Elementary who was honored as a 'Student of the Month' by the Pacific Beach Kiwanis Club.

Tony Bayona

A member of the Pacific Beach Kiwanis Club who can be contacted by teachers for nomination details for the 'Student of the Month' program.

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The takeaway

The Pacific Beach Kiwanis Club's student recognition program highlights the importance of encouraging leadership and positive role modeling among elementary school students, helping to build a stronger sense of community in the local area.