Valencia and Glinski Award Winners

The Carlos Valencia Humanitarian Award commemorates the life of Carlos Valencia ’06. We remember Carlos for his courage and strength against all odds. Carlos was a young man of compassion, love, generosity and simple living who lost his battle with leukemia as a student at Salpointe.

The Valencia Award is presented each year to a member of the junior class who possesses great courage and strength, especially in difficult times. Much like Carlos, the recipient goes about life in a selfless manner, understands the true meaning of community and inspires us to think beyond ourselves. Salpointe proudly presented this year’s award to McCallister “Mac” Thomas Tronsdal ’23.

The John Glinski Award commemorates the life of John Glinski ’68. Despite battling cancer upon his arrival at Salpointe, John received his letterman’s sweater and honorary varsity letters in football and baseball from the Salpointe Lettermen’s Club.

The Glinski Award recipient is an exceptional junior football player who shows academic promise, has firm moral convictions and possesses a thirst for life, possibly overcoming obstacles in his own life. Salpointe proudly presented this year’s award to Elias “Bettis” Roberts ’23.

Valencia Award recipient McCallister “Mac” Thomas Tronsdal ’23 (with his grandparents Ross and Patty McCallister, father Tom Tronsdal ’87, mother Amanda McCallister Tronsdall ’94 and aunt Anna McCallister Nichols ’97). Glinski Award recipient Elias “Bettis” Roberts ’23 (with his mother, Johanna Collins, and Coach Eric Rogers).

Student Council Elections

Congratulations to Lancers elected to the 2022-2023 Student Council! Elections were held in April and the following students were chosen by their peers:

STUDENT BODY

President: Charlotte Crowley ’23 Vice-President: Marco Ruiz ’24 Treasurer: Gabe Harris ’24 Secretary: Bella Malovich ’24 Historian: Isa Rebert ’24

CLASS OF 2023

President: Asheribel Zepeda Trevizu Vice-President: Piper Pelletier Treasurer: Sevilla Smith

CLASS OF 2024

President: Jackson Koontz Vice-President: Brandon Gonzales Treasurer: Cody Rees Secretary: Felicity Post Class Rep: Estelle Lee

CLASS OF 2025

President: Valeria Campos Vice-President: Ella Gamas Secretary: Jolin Kai Class Rep: Izzy Soto