Each year, members of the 8th grade graduating class are chosen to receive Graduate-at-Graduation awards. Award winners are students who best embody what it means to be loving, committed to doing justice, seeking intellectual excellence, religious or open to growth. Students receiving awards are selected by thoughtful vote of their classmates and teachers.
“Yael is an unrelenting intellect, unperturbed by circumstance. He is active, thoughtful and hungry for knowledge in a way I almost can’t believe. He was locked in, diligent and self-reflective in his reading and writing and a collaborative partner in the classroom.”
— Mr. Houlihan
“Xayvion consistently seeks out opportunities to learn outside of the classroom. His openness to growth has instilled a sense of confidence in him that ultimately helped him achieve his goal of being a model for the younger students at CJA.”
— Ms. Geerts-Melaniphy
“When he started, Kaiden thought that being Religious meant leading prayer. As he grew, he volunteered to read at Chapel. Then lead Chapel. He took those challenges on with seriousness and courage and an open mind. He treats his classmates with love and finds ways to uplift their voices.”
— Mr. Klooster
“Over the past three years, Mekhi consistently brightened my day with a smile, a hug or a thoughtful question. Thank you for your empathy and for treating others the way that they want to be treated… Mark unconditionally loves his classmates, his teachers, and most of all, his family.”
— Ms. Duhaney and Mr. Van Grinsven
“Jason and Ameer used their light to help build a community rooted in inclusivity and love, and at the end of the day, you want these two in your corner because you know with them on your side, you have allies who will join you on that daily grind to better yourself and your community.”
— Mr. Mason
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Chicago, IL 60644
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