Cherokee’s Ilaria Palella Selected as Senior Student Spotlight Winner

Marlton, NJ – Assemblywoman Jean Stanfield has selected Cherokee High School senior Ilaria Palella as November’s Student Spotlight.

Assemblywoman Stanfield and Assemblyman Peters recognize exemplary high school seniors through their monthly Student Spotlight program.

Ilaria is highlighted on Assemblywoman Stanfield’s Facebook page as a student who cares passionately about helping others, excels academically and gives back in whatever way she can. She completed a month long community service program in Costa Rica, as well as a language and culture appreciation study abroad program in Palma de Mallorca.

Assemblywoman Stanfield writes, “I know she is going to make a huge impact on the world and I am sure everyone is excited to watch her flourish in her future endeavors.” According to Cherokee counselor Mr. Steve Orihel, “Ilaria has been stellar in everything she has done at Cherokee and most impressive is her humble nature.” Ilaria will receive a Letter of Recommendation for college from the Assembly members.

About LRHSD:

The Lenape Regional High School District’s four high schools – Lenape, Shawnee, Cherokee and Seneca – as well as the Sequoia Alternative Program, educate approximately 6,800 students from eight communities in Burlington County, NJ.

The communities served include Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Mount Laurel, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle, and Woodland.

The Lenape Regional District is among the highest-achieving districts in the state, with an average graduation rate of 96% and an average combined SAT score of 1144.

A leader in progressive education, the LRHSD’s mission is to develop physically and emotionally healthy students who excel in an ever-changing world.