SSCS held its 8^th Grade Graduation and Awards Ceremony on June 26 honoring students for achievement in academics, attendance, leadership and citizenship.

CLASS ADVISORS

• Samantha Holmes and Nicholas Barbara

CLASS OFFICERS

• Barrett Lynk – President
• Cian Smith – Vice President
• Madelyn Humphrey – Secretary
• Joseph Pizza – Treasurer
• McKenzie Lynk – Student Council Rep
• Maison Scott – Student Council Rep

8^th GRADE POTENTIAL GRADUATES – FUTURE CLASS OF 2030

• Madysen Clark, Michael Gestone, Thomas Hemstock, Madalynn Humphrey, William Kane, Trever Killenberger, Barrett Lynk, McKenzie Lynk, Blake Palliser, Madilyn Perrotti, Joseph Pizza, Zoey Saltsman, Maison Scott and Cian Smith

PRESENTATION OF THE 8^th GRADE CANE

Each year the 8^th grade class chooses class colors. These colors become ribbons that are placed on the cane. The Class of 2030 has chosen black and white as their class colors. Those ribbons have been placed on the cane. The Class of 2030 is the 70^th class to follow this tradition. These ribbons represent the high standards we set at SSCS and each class follows. The cane is presented by the 8^th grader with the highest average to the 7^th grader with the highest average. This year there was a tie among 7^th graders.

• Cian Smith (8^th) presented the cane to Morgan Lynk and Elizabeth Gokool (7^th)

ATTENDANCE AWARD

Commendable Attendance: Students have no more than a combined 1-3 absences, tardies and/or dismissals, regardless of reason.

• Barrett Lynk and McKenzie Lynk

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

A medal presented to the 8^th graders who have made the greatest progress in extracurricular activities and/or community endeavors. Sponsored by the Albany City Lodge #540 Knights of Pythias.

• Barrett Lynk

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding commitment to academic achievement. To be eligible, students must earn a Grade Point Average between 90-100 and receive a recommendation from their teacher. As part of the criteria, recommendations have included activities in which the student demonstrates high motivation, initiative, integrity, intellectual depth, leadership qualities and/or exceptional judgment.

• Barrett Lynk, Cian Smith, Joseph Pizza, Madalynn Humphrey and Madysen Clark

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

The purpose of this award is to recognize student that show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects.

• Maison Scott and Thomas Hemstock

PRESIDENT’S CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Presented to students who demonstrate good citizenship on a consistent basis. More specifically, students were nominated for this award that demonstrated, a positive attitude toward classmates, school, and community, that display an understanding and appreciation of civic responsibility, and possess strength of character and the courage to do what is right.

• Cian Smith, Barrett Lynk and Madalynn Humphrey

STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP AWARDS – ROBERT L. FITCH MEMORIAL

Given to a boy and girl who exhibited the most outstanding leadership qualities in extracurricular activities at SSCS. Dependability, service and character are the most important criteria in the selection of this exceptional leadership award.

• Barrett Lynk and Zoey Saltsman

SHARON SPRINGS SPELLING BEE WINNERS

2025 Finalists Competing on Stage:

• Barrett Lynk (1^st) and Trever Killenberger (2^nd)
• Tied for third place overall – Barrett Lynk

MUSIC AWARDS – BAND

• Most Improved – Joseph Pizza

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