Year-End Chapels Recognize Students for Academic Excellence, Christian Conduct, and More

Elementary students in the 1st-5th grades who achieved Highest Honors in academics were recognized and received certificates at the June 9 Awards Chapel.

Year-end Awards Chapels on June 9 and 11 recognized students in grades 1-5 and in grades 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 for their hard work and accomplishments in their academic subjects as well as in the areas of physical fitness, service, citizenship, and demonstrating Christian character. Principals and teachers alike remarked that while this year was one of growth, it was also about learning to persevere and thrive in the face of challenges and adversity.

Elementary Principal Gail Alford and Upper School Principal Meg McHale both reflected in their chapel remarks on this year’s theme verse from 1 Corinthians 16:13 — to be on your guard, to stand firm in the faith, and be courageous and strong. “It is my hope that in the times you need to stand firm you will remember to suit up with your belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, your feet fitted with the gospel of peace, your shield of faith, your helmet of salvation and your sword of faith.” Alford said. “With the armor God there is nothing that can stand against you.”

At the Elementary Awards Chapel, students were honored for making the Honor Roll and for significant achievement in Music, Art, Physical Fitness, Spanish, and Computer Science. Each classroom teacher also recognized individual students for highest academic average, most improved, and exemplifying Christian character with their fellow classmates. Elementary Principal Gail Alford praised the students for their hard work and dedication.

Recognizing students who excelled in art, with art teacher Sherry Mirakian

Students who excelled in music were recognized by Music Director Tim Rosie.

Computer teacher Rhapsody Hahn-Chaney honored students who earned top marks in computer science.

Students who had the highest grades in Spanish received achievement certificates.

At the Middle School/High School Awards Chapel, a quartet of students from the Praise and Worship Team — Elizabeth Alford, Tommy Ellison, Evangelina Kim, and Jada Logan — led the worship time singing “The Blessing” by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and Elevation Music.

Upper School Principal Meg McHale gave the devotional, sharing with students that no one can live a perfect life, that mistakes and bad decisions are inevitable, but that standing firm in the faith also means to be willing to acknowledge your mistakes, ask forgiveness from God, and move forward committed to change and do better.

After the devotional, students were recognized for various achievements, including achieving the highest academic average in their grade and in individual subjects, the Presidential Fitness Awards, and the Citizenship and COMPASS Awards.