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Vineland Schools Honors 'ToyQuest 101' cohost Illiana Figueroa

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12 Oct 2021

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Feature photo: Vineland Superintendent Alfonso Llano, Illiana Figueroa a2021 30 Under 35 Top Young Latino Leaders in New Jersey list61 million views from around the world and

By Clyde Hughes | AC JosepH Media

VINELAND – Vineland High School freshman and YouTube show host Illiana Figueroa was honored by Vineland Schools Superintendent Alfonso Llano and its board of education Wednesday (Oct. 6).

Figueroa was recognized as one of the youngest members of the inaugural 2021 30 Under 35 Top Young Latino Leaders in New Jersey list released by Front Runner New Jersey/La Prensa in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. See the entire list here.

Illiana Figueroa with her former fourth-grade teacher Lecretia Carson, who has been supportive of her through the years.

"She hopes to continue inspiring people around the world with ToyQuest101 and hopes to push even harder and represent kids with Autism and Women in the Special Olympics in Swimming," he added.

"She hopes to continue inspiring people around the world with ToyQuest101 and hopes to push even harder and represent kids with Autism and Women in the Special Olympics in Swimming," he added.ys pushing her to do her best in everything she does.130,000 subscribers.

Vineland School Board recognition given to Illiana Figueroa.

Read FRNJ/La Prensa's feature on Illiana here.

“ToyQuest101” has received the YouTube Play Button Award and the Points of Light Award, which was George H.W. Bush for outstanding charity and volunteerism work in their communities year round.

"Thanks to FRNJ and La Prensa that gave her the award and Mr. Llano for acknowledging her hard work," Miguel Figueroa told Front Runner New Jersey/La Prensa. "Also thanks her family for always pushing her to do her best in everything she does.

"She hopes to continue inspiring people around the world with ToyQuest101 and hopes to push even harder and represent kids with Autism and Women in the Special Olympics in Swimming," he added.

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