GGUSD Board of Education Commends Athletes and Coaches of Character

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Photo: GGUSD Board of Education members and Superintendent congratulate Rancho Alamitos High School Athlete of Character Isaac Roldan-Cardenas and Coach of Character Bernice Mungai.

The Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) Board of Education honored Athletes and Coaches of Character from each of the district’s eight high schools during its January 20 Board of Education meeting. Representing a diverse range of sports, these coaches and student-athletes play a vital role in strengthening GGUSD’s athletic programs by exemplifying integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.

GGUSD participates in 13 leagues - Coast, Crestview, Empire, Freeway, Golden West, Grove, Kappa, North Hills, Omnicron, Orange, Orange Coast, Sigma, and Tango Leagues and fields over 25 sports with nearly 5,700 high school athletes.

“These students consistently demonstrate the values we strive to instill across GGUSD,” said Board of Education President Bob Harden. “They rise to the challenge of balancing academics and athletics while modeling perseverance and positive sportsmanship.”

“Our coaches mentor, encourage and instill discipline and respect and create environments where students learn lessons that extend well beyond their sport,” said Harden.

The Athletes of Character are student scholars who excel in academics, serve as leaders in their sport, and are role models in their schools. Congratulations to:

Bolsa Grande: Lena Giang, cross country and track
Garden Grove: Aros Ortega, wrestling and swim
Hare: Jonathan Valenzo-Ortiz, flag football
La Quinta: Ethan Nguyen, cross country, soccer and track
Los Amigos: Beidy Ocampo, flag football, soccer
Pacifica: Greta Greaves, water polo and swim
Rancho Alamitos: Isaac Roldan-Cardenas, cross country and track
Santiago: Kimberly Tran, tennis

The Coaches of Character have helped develop CIF league champions and teach students important skills like determination and confidence. Congratulations to:

Bolsa Grande: Fentriss Winn, boys’ basketball
Garden Grove: Michelle Hong, flag football, wrestling
Hare: Noah Bulthuis, flag football, basketball
La Quinta: Brian Dawson, baseball
Los Amigos: Noah Devine, flag football, girls’ volleyball
Pacifica: Olga Proskura, girls’ water polo, swim
Rancho Alamitos: Bernice Mungai, cross country and track
Santiago: Tony Tran, boys’ and girls’ tennis