--- title: Feature Friday - Meet our Students | Binghamton LPP description: Meet our exceptional LPP students and celebrate their achievements in academics, sports, community service, and leadership in our Feature Friday segment! image: https://www.binghamtonlpp.com/hubfs/feature%20friday%20logo.webp --- [Skip to content](https://www.binghamtonlpp.com/blog/feature-friday-meet-our-students#main-content) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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Every Friday we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our Liberty students, from all of our schools! These weekly spotlights showcase the diverse talents, achievements, and acts of kindness that make our students shine, including: - Scoring big in games - Acing tests or making academic strides - Demonstrating leadership or kindness in the classroom ## Meet This Month's Featured Students!   ![469421547\_1028274329328195\_6691624519912677817\_n-1](https://www.binghamtonlpp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/469421547_1028274329328195_6691624519912677817_n-1.webp?width=350&height=442&name=469421547_1028274329328195_6691624519912677817_n-1.webp) #### Anina Anina is our very first Featured Friday student! Anina has been part of the Liberty program since 6th grade and continues to impress us with her dedication and heart. With over 40 hours of community service, she made the JV basketball team as an 8th grader and is a true role model to her peers. Whether it’s helping classmates with their work or lending a hand wherever needed, Anina exemplifies what it means to lead by example. 👏 Way to go, Anina! Keep up the amazing work! ![472968847\_1054019016753726\_6819667921324441391\_n](https://www.binghamtonlpp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/472968847_1054019016753726_6819667921324441391_n.webp?width=350&height=466&name=472968847_1054019016753726_6819667921324441391_n.webp) #### Abby Since joining the Liberty Partnership Program in 6th grade, Abby has consistently uplifted herself and those around her, serving as an inspiration to her peers. As a proud Binghamton Patriot athlete, Abby excels in lacrosse, volleyball, and JV basketball. But her achievements don’t stop on the field or court! On top of Abby’s athletic abilities, she has excelled academically, maintaining an incredible 99% average at West Middle School!   In addition to her athletic and academic excellence, Abby is a proud member of the National Junior Honor Society and gives back to her community by volunteering her time on weekends. We are incredibly proud of Abby's hard work, leadership, and commitment both in and out of the classroom. Keep shining, Abby! ![472337016\_1049069647248663\_1411089133950232231\_n](https://www.binghamtonlpp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/472337016_1049069647248663_1411089133950232231_n.webp?width=350&height=476&name=472337016_1049069647248663_1411089133950232231_n.webp) #### Jenika This week, we’re spotlighting Jenika Dhillon, a standout junior at JCHS! Jenika recently made waves by winning the Class President election and continues to make an impact through her active involvement in the school’s Culture Club. Congratulations, Jenika—your leadership and dedication inspire us all! ![471838799\_1043730297782598\_346091349054217609\_n](https://www.binghamtonlpp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/471838799_1043730297782598_346091349054217609_n.webp?width=350&height=499&name=471838799_1043730297782598_346091349054217609_n.webp) #### Sakina Sakina Husseini is committed to her education and for consistently showing leadership qualities. Sakina joined LPP last school year and has been an amazing role model to her peers and her younger siblings.  She continuously puts in the work and effort to continue making High Honor Roll status.   Sakina is mature beyond her years and has a heart of gold.  She is kind and compassionate to everyone around her.  This past year we have witnessed how much of an amazing big sister Sakina is and we love watching her interact and support her siblings and everyone around her.  She is an absolute joy to be around and LPP is lucky to have her! ![470702234\_1038762381612723\_8710671673470573693\_n](https://www.binghamtonlpp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/470702234_1038762381612723_8710671673470573693_n.webp?width=350&height=466&name=470702234_1038762381612723_8710671673470573693_n.webp) #### Na'Kyra Na'Kyra Bryant won 1st place at the 2024 Union Endicott Tradesman Tournament on 12/14/24. Na'Kyra's hard work on the mat has been getting her notice from college coaches! Na'Kyra, you make Binghamton LPP proud! Keep up the amazing work! *Photo credits go to Binghamton Patriots Wrestling FB page.* ![470200759\_1033697485452546\_5857201376023668142\_n](https://www.binghamtonlpp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/470200759_1033697485452546_5857201376023668142_n.webp?width=350&height=511&name=470200759_1033697485452546_5857201376023668142_n.webp) #### Skyla This week, we celebrate Skyla, who was awarded the Sportsmanship Award for Swimming and Diving from the Southern Tier Athletic Conference (S.T.A.C.). Skyla has also been interning with local EMTs and studying for the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a key step toward admission into the SUNY Broome Nursing program. Her dedication to athletics, academics, and her future career in health sciences makes her a true role model. Skyla, you make Chenango Forks LPP proud! Keep up the amazing work! ![473692190\_1058783192943975\_7085071965338220015\_n](https://www.binghamtonlpp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/473692190_1058783192943975_7085071965338220015_n.webp?width=350&height=466&name=473692190_1058783192943975_7085071965338220015_n.webp) #### Lina This week, we’re proud to feature Lina Dunbar, an 8th grader at East Middle School! A High Honor Roll student, Lina shines on and off the field, playing Modified Soccer and Basketball. She starred as Frosty in the winter concert, performed in 101 Dalmatians, and was selected to BCMEA for her vocal talent. B eyond her accomplishments, Lina is a true leader, a great friend, and always ready with a smile. Keep making us proud, Lina! 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