ACS celebrated the accomplishments of seventeen 8th grade students at a recognition ceremony on Thursday, June 9 in the school’s gymnasium. The ceremony opened with Amanda Chau, Alyssa Holliday, and Dalton Sage leading the pledges to the American flag, the Christian flag, and the Bible. Tahjae Bush-Davis and Ian Iaconelli read from two Bible passages — 1 Timothy 4:11-12 and Jeremiah 29: 11-12. Emily Kelley was selected by her classmates to give the Christian character address and senior Alejandra Pagoada delivered a challenge to the 8th graders to stay close to God as they move into high school, to not compare themselves to anyone, and to “keep Jesus and the Bible as the one and only standard.”
Congratulations to the following students who were the recipients of various scholarships and awards, some of which were accompanied by financial gifts which will be applied to the tuition and fees of students that will continue at ACS for high school:
- Christian Education Essay Scholarship ($250) — Kathryn Winder;
- Citizenship Award, for service to others and to the school — Emily Kelley, Ben Noble;
- COMPASS Award, for displaying the fruits of the spirit in everyday life — Dalton Sage, Kathryn Winder;
- Cougar Award, for excellence in Christian character, leadership, and athletics ($250 each) — Lauren Harmon and Ben Noble;
- Finkelson Award, for the highest GPA in science and math ($100) — Josephine D’Anna;
- History Award, for the highest GPA ($25) — Lauren Harmon;
- Language Arts Award, for the highest GPA ($25) — Lauren Harmon;
- Most Improved ($25) — Bridgette Rosen
- Parent-Teacher Fellowship Scholarship, for the best essays describing what God’s Word says about the importance of serving others — Kathryn Winder, 1st place ($400); Ben Noble, 2nd place ($250);
- Science Award, for the highest GPA ($25) — Lauren Harmon
- Thomas H. Heist Community Service Award, for demonstrating the “give back” spirit by volunteering in three community service activities ($150) — Kathryn Winder