Middle School Honors Ceremony
May 23, 2017
Launch the media gallery 1 playerThe Ceremony began with a thank from Mrs. McNiff representing the American Legion Auxiliary. She thanked the students for writing notes to our soldiers over the holidays. She reported that the response from the soldiers was very positive.
Next, Mrs. Palmer recognized students who placed in the Patriot’s Pen writing contest. Awards went to Calvin Antholz, Dalton Berkebile, Lane Othmer, Saylor Rother, Isabella Wolter, and Kenia Barrientos. Mrs. Palmer also acknowledged 7th and 8th graders who placed in the Johnson County Spelling Bee.
All teachers of core courses for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades recognized top performers in their classes. Some highlights include:
Top 3 students in:
Math 6 - Aiden Weber, Hayden Huskey, Erika Cabrales
Math 7 - Logan Barras, Kobe Wilken, Matthew Jansen
Pre-Algebra - Kaita Baird, Madelyn Harrifeld, Treyton Holthus
Algebra I - Calvin Antholz, Saylor Rother, Katie Little
Science 6 - Jacob Graham, Sierra Hergenrader
Most Improved 6th grade - Melissa Lowther, Makayla Kilmer, Marissa Hollmann
Most AR points 6th - Rita Ceballos, Cole Robeson, Erika Cabrales
Most AR points 7th - Madelyn Harrifeld, Madison Pingle, Gina Golden
Most AR points 8th - Saylor Rother, Chloe Curry, Jordyn Dorsey
State Science Meet qualifiers - Calvin Antholz, Uriel Cabrales, Sebastian Rojas, Zadie Plager, Saylor Rother, Chloe Curry
Quiz Bowl Team participants were recognized. They include Jonathan Duncan, Isabella Wolter, Vanessa Jiminez, Lane Othmer, Kaita Baird, Treyton Holthus, Phillip Kaufman, Madison Adams, Saylor Rother, Calvin Antholz, Chloe Curry, Sean Golden, Cheshire Burger, Kylie Kleespies, Boston Bailey, Jackson Leuenberger. Students who made up the ECNC Quiz Bowl teams were awarded certificates. 7th grade ECNC Quiz Bowl Team: Jonathan Duncan, Isabella Wolter, Vanessa Jiminez, Treyton Holthus, Phillip Kaufmann. 8th grade ECNC Quiz Bowl Team: Saylor Rother, Calvin Antholz, Sean Golden, Boston Bailey, Jackson Leuenberger.
Jennifer Shirk from Woodmen of the World presented an award to Saylor Rother for showing academic excellence in American History.
Calvin Antholz, Jason Kettelhake, and Francisco Xayaphonesongkham earned perfect attendance for the 2016-2017 school year. Jason has received perfect attendance for his entire middle school career.
Community Service Medals were awarded to students in three levels. Gold medals signify 30+ hours of service, Silver medals 20-29 hours, and Bronze medals indicate 10-19 hours of community service.
President’s Award for Academic Excellence recognizes academic success in the classroom. To qualify, students must earn at least a 90 grade point average and score in the 85th percentile or above in Reading or Math on a nationally normed assessment.
Students qualify for the 7th Grade Duke TIP award by scoring at or above the 95th percentile on a grade-level standardized test. This year’s qualifiers were Kaita Baird, Madelyn Harrifeld, Isabella Wolter, Vanessa Jiminez, Dakotah Ludemann, Emma Swanda, and Emma Straka.
Finally, students were recognized for their grades meriting honor roll status.
President’s Academic Excellence Award
Back row: Jason Kettelhake, Ashlei McDonald, Boston Bailey, Kylie Kleespies, Calvin Antholz
Front row: Jackson Leuenberger, Devin Conley, Zadie Plager, Saylor Rother, Edwin Aguirre
Honor Roll with Distinction (all quarters)
Anzel duPreez, Vanessa Jiminez, Saylor Rother, Calvin Antholz, Hayden Huskey, Erika Cabrales, Aiden Weber, Kaita Baird, Madelyn Harrifeld
Duke TIP award
Emma Swanda, Emma Straka, Dakotah Ludemann, Madelyn Harrifeld, Isabella Wolter, Kaita Baird, Vanessa Jiminez
Gold Medal Community Service
Back Row: Ashlei McDonald, Jason Kettelhake, Hayley Neemann, Lane Othmer, Matthew Jansen, Madelyn Harrifeld
Front Row: Saylor Rother, Cheshire Burger, MacKinzie Gordon