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 20, 2024 Board of Education Meeting as part of the Middle School Students You Should Know recognition program.
The three 6th graders, six 7th graders and eighteen 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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Caitlin Paunilian, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Michal Piosik, 8th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Kaleab Kassa, 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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Paige Alde, 7th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Emily Owca, 8th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Anthony Kusior, 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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Brooklyn Carson, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Isabella Sparrow, 7th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Isabel Reveles, 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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Matei Duma, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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William Martell, 6th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Isabelle Carrell, 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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Elijah Blake, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Jenifer Garcia, 8th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Arnav Desai, 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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Jayne Thomas, 7th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Ashur Yokhanna, 6th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Juliana De Veyra, 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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Khloe Marquez, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Kaya Kaminski, 7th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Timothy Murphy, 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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Dania Crawford, 7th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Angelo Bello, 7th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Hanna Balchan, 8th 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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Elvir Music, 8th grade, Algonquin Middle School
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Cara Hock, 6th grade, Chippewa Middle School
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Melina Wodskow, 8th grade, Iroquois Community School