PBL Junior High School hosted their 8th Grade Recognition event on the final day of school on Thursday, May 26th 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 from 10:00am-11:00am. 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.
Here is a link for the pictures of the different students that participated in specific parts of the recognition event & award winners from the PBL Junior High School 8th Grade Recognition: https://photos.app.goo.gl/65Vr...
Pledge of Allegiance: (left to right) Laydyn Masterson, Tara Stevens, Kyleigh Williams, Addyson Kinnaird, Lily Young, & Corbin White
Student Speakers: (left to right) John Rodeen gave a welcome address, Anna Hudson gave a student address & Kayden Vance gave a student address
8th Grade Chorus: Our 8th Grade Chorus performed When Will My Life Begin by Mandy Moore.
Student Council Awards: (left to right) Olivia Cleary (President), Lillian Beckman (Spirit Leader), & Brayden Kief (Secretary)
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. Corey Quick is this year's recipient of the 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) Anna Hudson & Tyler Cole are this year's recipients for the Illinois Principal Association Award.
American Legion Awards: The American Legion Award is based on courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service. (left to right) John Rodeen & Oliva Rehg won the American Legion Honorable Mention Award . (left to right) Anna Hudson & Tyler Cole won the American Legion School 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) Tyler Cole, Cael Bruns, Hailey Birchall, Gabriela Aguilera, Daniel Boston, Lillian Beckman Second Row (left to right) Kaylyn Dodge, Eli Donaldson, Shay Duffin, Aidan Garza, Carson Goss, Anna Hudson, Evelyn O'Banion Third Row (left to right) Rebecca Shook, Eriel Eichner, Addyson Kinnaird, Alexis Muhl, Adrianna Mullett, Connor Murphy, Olivia Rehg Fourth Row (left to right) Lily Young, Kylie Shell, Elle San Diego, Arian Todd, Alexandria Sadlek, John Rodeen, Curtis Ostendorf, Dylan Otto Fifth Row (left to right) Isabel Walker, Kyleigh Williams, Mason Vaughan, Serenity Vandiver, Kayden Vance (not pictured) Cassidy Casteel, Olivia Cleary, Jacob Kidd, Brayden Kief
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) Nicole York, Petra Chaddock, Joie Gallagher, Darian Henderson, Dainalice Diaz, Ava Perkins Second Row (left to right) Corbin White, Skyler Plank, Lauren Krumwiede, Ava Elam, Zane Latimer, Kynzie Rust Third Row (left to right) Christian DuVall, Joshua Garard, Kenneth Williams, Ethan Williams, Brayden Reinier, Jayden Milligan (not pictured) Ellianna Bice, Owen Bloom, Westley Cohen, Troy Emberson, Tobi Shurr
Recognition Certificate - Picture 1: 8th Grade Student Saryn Humes receives her 8th grade certificate of achievement.
Recognition Certificate - Picture 2: 8th Grade Student Noah Smalley receives his 8th grade certificate of achievement.
Recognition Certificate - Picture 3: 8th Grade Student Mason Vaughan receives his 8th grade certificate of achievement.
Recognition Certificate - Picture 4: 8th Grade Student Kenneth Williams receives his 8th grade certificate of achievement.
Recognition Certificate - Picture 5: 8th Grade Student Nicole York receives her 8th grade certificate of achievement.
Recognition Certificate - Picture 6: 8th Grade Student Lily Young receives her 8th grade certificate of achievement.