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.
“His voice complemented classmates’ accomplishments and soothed the 3rd grader who was having a bad day. Someone whose love for family is palpable when you see them together and who sees his teachers as partners in his education and nourishes those relationships with kindness and respect. It is my pleasure to name this year’s winner of the loving award to Jaxson.“
–Mr. Beckley
“In class, while reviewing his work in groups, his is hungry for growth. At practice, hearing a critique of his form, decision-making, or knowledge of the the game, he is hungry for growth. At home, by himself, when he could be relaxing but chooses to do more iReady, he is hungry for growth. I am so proud to acknowledge our 2023 recipient of the grad-at-grad award for open to growth – Benayah.”
–Mr. Houlihan
“His love and respect for all of God’s creation is evident in his interactions with plants, animals, classmates, teachers and family. He understands the interconnectedness of life and the responsibility we have to care for the world around us. It is an honor to present this year’s religious award to Christian.”
–Ms. Bonaccorsi
“Over the course of his 7th and 8th grade years, Jacob became respected as the go-to person in his class for advice and guidance. His peers know they can trust and rely on him. He has not been afraid to speak the hard truth when it has been needed, even when it may cause a ripple amongst his classmates. Because that ripple is justice in motion.”
–Mr. Kemper
“The award for intellectual excellence this year goes to two individuals who exemplify the pursuit of academic excellence. In looking back at the records, It wasn’t just the grades or test scores that were impressive for these young men. It was their consistency; they made excellence a habit and they spread this habit to their classmates. It gives me great pleasure to the the aware for Seeking Intellectual Excellence to Josue and Xavier.”
–Mr. Mason
