Columbia Falls Junior High year-end awards
Quinn Clark, the most outstanding eighth grader, with friend Rachel Cincis, who was recognized for work ethic and scholastic aptitude. (Photo provided)
The Columbia Falls High School recently held its annual year-end junior high awards ceremony. Quinn Clark was named the most outstanding eighth grader. There were 15 nominees.
The award recognizes an eighth grader who is “a student who is a good citizen, an eager learner, and is involved in school life and extra-curricular activities or activities in the community. This person sets a good example for other students.”
Due to coronavirus concerns, the event was held outside and a pouring rain expedited the process to just a half-hour ceremony.
Here’s the remaining awards:
Most Improved
A student who has improved since the 7th grade or since the beginning of 8th grade. This might be in academics, behavior, or both.
49 nominees, 9 winners
Brookann Lauria
Chris Ciraolo
Bradley Fields
Paris Jerome
Terrance Toavs
Lauren Mahncke
Jasmine Temple
Nate Martin
Izech Hooker
Citizenship
An ethical student that you would like to have living next door to you. Someone who shows those characteristics that make them a valued member of our world.
61 nominees, 13 winners
Alex Branstetter
Bradley Fields
Justin Bjelland
Ruby Davis
Alexandria Oberholtzer
Cash Byrd
Conner Presnell
Canyon Masters
James Friske
Malaki Simpson
Sophie Robbins
Troy Morrison
Colton Little
Scholastic
A student who shows consistent and high academic achievement.
32 nominees, 13 winners
Quinn Clark
Rachel Cincis
Ilah McKenzie
James Friske
Sophie Robbins
Logan Peterson
Demye Rensel
Hope McAtee
Ruby Davis
Troy Morrison
Abbey Biel
Cash Byrd
Jolie Friar
Work Effort
A student who shows strong desire to learn and who consistently puts forth more effort than is requested.
61 nominees, 11 winners
Alex Branstetter
Rachel Cincis
Demye Rensel
Logan Peterson
James Friske
Hope McAtee
Welcome Chapman
Kyra Bruner
Quinn Clark
Madison Moultray
Evan Fisher