Middle School Students You Should Know
Do You Know These Middle School Students? If Not, You Should!
District 62 middle school students were recognized at the May 15 Board of Education Meeting as part of the Middle School Students You Should Know recognition program.
The four 6th graders, seven 7th graders and 16 8th graders were nominated by their middle school teachers and principals.
Students were recognized in nine different categories:
Academic Excellence:
recognizes students who consistently achieve a high grade point average and challenge themselves to go above and beyond the requirements of an assignment in their desire to learn.
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Alona Daniel, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Magd Mansour, 8th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Victoria Ivanov, 8th grade, Iroquois Community School
Exceptional Service to School and Community:
recognizes students for their efforts in improving school and community life. These students demonstrate pride in their school and community.
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Gwendolyn Gilbert, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Madelyn Jackson, 8th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Charlie King, 8th grade, Iroquois Community School
Outstanding Character:
recognizes students who demonstrate the determination, fortitude and strength of character to make the right, but not always the most popular choice.
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Zayvien Hernandez, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Logan Arias, 7th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Alexa Gonzalez, 8th grade, Iroquois Community School
Positive Attitude, Behavior and Effort:
recognizes students who demonstrate positive attitude and behavior. Recipients of this award demonstrate respect for others, are trustworthy and cooperative. They are responsible and possess leadership qualities.
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Emmanuel Hookfin, 6th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Margaret Maag, 6th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Giana Gambino, 8th grade, Iroquois Community School
Positive School Spirit and Good Sportsmanship:
recognizes students for demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship, athletic ability, personal development, and integrity during practice and/or competition, in the classroom and/or on the playing field.
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Maria Martinez Correa, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Kayleen Sandoval, 8th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Caleb Jendras, 8th grade, Iroquois Community School
Enthusiastic Learner:
recognizes students who improve and/or continue to try under difficult conditions. These students put forth their best efforts over the course of the school year.
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Hadia Miriam, 7th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Emily Kmiec, 6th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Emmalene Khoshaba, 8th grade, Iroquois Community School
Leadership Qualities:
recognizes students who demonstrate academic accomplishment, leadership qualities, active participation in student affairs, and strive for excellence in a wide range of activities.
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Ryan Cooper, 7th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Elliot Bateman, 7th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Myla Mayans, 8th grade, Iroquois Community School
Peer Mentor:
recognizes students who display a willingness to cooperate and share their knowledge. These young people often serve as a critical link for others in need, and foster positive peer relations and communications in their school.
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Lianna Ritti, 7th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Miguel Uribe Chavez, 7th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Gianna Gialamas, 7th grade, Iroquois Community School
Positive Role Model:
recognizes students who consistently exhibit the kinds of behaviors we want displayed in our schools and in our communities.
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Sarah Georgoulis, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Giuseppe De Cristofaro, 6th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Mateusz Podczaski, 8th grade, Iroquois Community School