Emma Leyson, a third-grader at MUSE, spent the school year planting a flower garden and studying flowers native to Southern California, both beautifying the campus and attracting bees and butterflies necessary to help the environment. Beyond her dedication to gardening, Leyson was described as a model student, a community member who cares deeply about her peers and the world around her. Leyson was known at MUSE for taking time to connect with each of her classmates and teachers, especially her three- to four-year-old reading buddies. She took pride in using resources sustainably and setting a positive example for her peers.Â