SSCS held its 8th Grade Graduation and Awards Ceremony on June 20 honoring students for achievement in academics, attendance, leadership, citizenship and music.
CLASS ADVISORS
- Alex Yorke and Jamie Wilber
CLASS OFFICERS
- Audrey Thurley – President
- Maya Korona – Vice President
- Molly Parsons – Secretary
- Nora Radliff – Treasurer
- Alex Salisbury – Student Council Rep
8th GRADE POTENTIAL GRADUATES – FUTURE CLASS OF 2029
Allissa Brown, Jayden Chase, Jordyn Crewell, Jack Flanagan, Daniel Jones, Michael Kerber, Maya Korona, Kristopher Lynk, Garrett Maiorana, Keira McKissick, Molly Parsons, Cynthia Raatz, Nora Radliff, Levi Roberts, Axel Salisbury, Katelynn Spengler, Lilly St. Pierre, Audrey Thurley and William Yacobucci
PRESENTATION OF THE 8th GRADE CANE
Each year the 8th grade class chooses class colors. These colors become ribbons that are placed on the cane. The Class of 2029 has chosen neon orange and neon pink as their class colors. Those ribbons have been placed on the cane. The Class of 2029 is the 69th 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 8th grader with the highest average to the 7th grader with the highest average.
- Maya Korona (8th) presented the cane to Cian Smith (7th)
ATTENDANCE AWARD
Commendable Attendance: Students have no more than a combined 1-3 absences, tardies and/or dismissals, regardless of reason.
- Audrey Thurley
EXCELLENCE IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE AWARD
A certificate a gift card presented to students who have made the most positive contribution and effort in Family and Consumer Sciences.
- Michael Kerber and Maya Korona
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
A medal presented to the 8th graders who have made the greatest progress in extracurricular activities and/or community endeavors. Sponsored by the Albany City Lodge #540 Knights of Pythias.
- Maya Korona
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.
- Jordyn Crewell, Maya Korona, Keira McKissick, Molly Parsons, Nora Radliff and Audrey Thurley
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.
- Jordyn Crewell, Katelynn Spengler, Lilly St. Pierre and Keira McKissick
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.
- Axel Salisbury and Maya Korona
SHARON SPRINGS SPELLING BEE WINNERS
2024 Finalists Competing on Stage:
- Jordyn Crewell and Jack Flanagan
- Third place overall – Jack Flanagan
MUSIC AWARDS – BAND
- Most Improved– Jack Flanagan
- Conductor’s Award – Audrey Thurley and Maya Korona
- “Thrown to the Wolves” Award – Kristopher Lynk
MUSIC AWARDS – CHORUS
- Conductor’s Award – Jordyn Crewell
