PBL Junior High School hosted their 8th Grade Recognition event on the final day of school on Thursday, May 25th at 9:00am in the PBL Junior High School Gymnasium. At the 8th Grade Recognition event all 8th grade students were recognized for the activities in which they had participated in and any awards they may have received during their PBL Junior High School years. Although not a graduation ceremony we did take the time to recognize each and every 8th grade student. After we completed the 8th Grade Recognition event we held a small reception for 8th grade students, families, and staff in the Commons Area at the junior high. It was a great day to recognize our students for all their junior high achievements over the past three years in front of their families and loved ones.
The following is list of the different students that participated in specific parts of the recognition event & award winners from the PBL Junior High School 8th Grade Recognition:
Pledge of Allegiance: William Swenson, Mason Loschen, Taylor Cole, Gabriella Barradas, Emeline Bagwell, Aariana Williams, & Audrey McCoy
Student Speakers: Payton Lackey (Welcome Address), Gavin Kief (Student Address), & Kylie Rust (Student Address)
7th & 8th Grade Chorus: Mr. Lerch and the 7th & 8th Grade Chorus sang Walk Through Life.
Student Council Awards: (left to right) Mason Loschen (President), Taylor Cole (Vice President), Kylie Rust (Spirit Leader), & Hallee Johnson (Secretary). Student Council Awards
Natalie "Buzz" Johnson Friendship Award: The Natalie "Buzz" Johnson Friendship Award is given each year in remembrance of Natalie Johnson to an 8th grade student that best exemplifies the qualities and attitude that Natalie embodied while a student at PBL. These include enthusiasm, kindness, helpfulness, caring, and friendship toward fellow students. Mikayla Ware is this year's recipient of the Natalie "Buzz" Johnson Friendship Award. Natalie "Buzz" Johnson Friendship Award
Illinois Principal Association Award: The Illinois Principal Association Award is given to two 8th grade students that have displayed accomplishment in service to the community, self-improvement, contribution to the school, and dedication to the school, staff, or fellow classmates. (left to right) Gavin Kief & Ava Reinhart are this year's recipients for the Illinois Principal Association Award. Illinois Principal Association Award
American Legion Awards: The American Legion Award is based on courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service. The awards were presented by Mr. Hess from the Paxton Post #150. (left to right) Gavin Kief & Ava Reinhart won the American Legion School Award. Kylie Rust & Mason Loschen won the American Legion Honorable Mention Award. American Legion Award
President's Education Award - Gold: The President's Education Award (Gold) is for students that finished with a 3.5-4.0 grade point average. First Row (left to right) Payton Lackey, Rowan Caposieno, Maddison DeOrnellas, Ava Masco, & Karlie Wise. Second Row (left to right) Mikayla Ware, Grace Mullins, Karly Suhl, Emeline Bagwell, & Taylor Cole Third Row (left to right) Gabriella Barradas, Iris Latimer, & Jerilyn Dunlavey Fourth Row (left to right) Alyssa Steffy Cannan, William Swenson, Audrey McCoy, Hallee Johnson, & Kylie Rust Fifth Row (left to right) Mason Loschen, Dierks Klann, Grant Marshall, Meike Bristle, Triniti Steffy Cannan, Sixth Row (left to right) Gavin Kief, Conner Graves, Grace Morgan, Ava Reinhart, & Paityn Badgley (not pictured) Kira Anderson & Hayli Glad. President's Education Gold Award
President's Education Award - Silver: The President's Education Award (Silver) is for students that finished with a 3.0-3.49 grade point average. First Row (left to right) Lacie Dewitt, Maddisyn Joslin, & Averyonna Crandall Second Row (left to right) Megan Bormet, Briana Bachman, Hayden Williams, & Cheyanne Zook Third Row (left to right) Cora Busby, Josie Kaufmann, & Neko Rias Fourth Row (left to right) Gryffin Bruns, Kyla Franckey, Ben Strebeck, Caden Burgrabe, & Triton Curtis (not pictured) Wyatt Gustafson & Sienna Neal. President's Education Silver Award
8th Grade Team: 8th grade teachers were in attendance to assist in handing out the certificates of recognition to 8th grade students. The following is a picture of the 8th Grade Team from this school year. (left to right) Mr. Daron Johnson - 8th Grade Science, Mr. Michael Callahan - 8th Grade Social Studies, Ms. Kayla Lampert - 8th Grade ELA, Mrs. Stacy Johnson - Guidance Counselor, Miss Logan Knuth - 8th Grade Math, Christine Williams - 8th Grade ELA, & Jessie Marquis - 8th Grade Resource. 8th Grade Team