Zalissa Johnson was chosen by her (2nd Grade Teacher) as a “Stars of Honor” recipient for her hard work in the classroom and her commitment to excellence. The awards were presented inside Fort Lewis College’s Whalen Gymnasium, Saturday, Jan. 10, following the Westminster University vs. Fort Lewis College basketball game.

Awardees were recognized publicly at the sporting event and presented with a certificate recognizing their outstanding accomplishments in academics. Zalissa is the daughter of Candi Valencia (and Brandon Johnson), and she attends Ignacio Elementary School.