The 29th annual district-wide Academic Achievement Recognition Ceremony is scheduled for is tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre. Each fall, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors from Central, Logan, and LaCrossroads High Schools who achieved a grade point of 3.5 or higher the preceding year are recognized and awarded by the Board of Education. Approximately 476 students will receive the award this year.
Students Madrigal Von Muchow, Logan High School and Joe Grosskreutz, Central High School have been selected to speak on behalf of their school. Teachers Eric Martin and Kevin Colburn were chosen by these students as making a significant difference in their lives and will also address the audience. Honored students, parents and guests are invited to attend the ceremony that will be followed by an ice cream social.
Students are eligible to receive the award for their academic achievement during their Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years. Recipients are awarded an academic letter (similar to a co-curricular letter) the first year, a lamp of knowledge pin the second year, and a bar the third year. Each qualifying student also receives an Academic Achievement Certificate. All students are encouraged to aim for this recognition. Since qualifying grade point averages are based on the previous year only, and not determined by cumulative grade point averages, it is never too late to strive for this significant recognition.
