SSCS held its 8th Grade Graduation and Awards Ceremony on June 28 honoring students for achievement in academics, attendance, leadership, citizenship and music.
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CLASS ADVISORS
- Stephanie Fuller and David Nedelsky
CLASS OFFICERS
- Sophia Insogna – President
- Elijah Lasky – Vice President
- Jackson Gestone – Secretary
- Chad VanArsdal – Treasurer
- Lucas Perry – Student Council Rep
- Isabella Cornwell – Student Council Rep
8th GRADE POTENTIAL GRADUATES – FUTURE CLASS OF 2028
Isabella Cornwell, Hunter Engle, Zarie Fassett, Jackson Gestone, Ahzeilia Hartlieb, Marshall Hubbell, Sophia Insogna, Rami Issa, Kenneth Kennedy, Elijah Lasky, Madison Lynk, Layne Moore, Lucas Perry, Kaitlyn Roosevelt, Payton Rullman, Alivia Smith, Jocelyn Smith, Alyssa Smith, Taylor Sniffen, Chad VanArsdal and Garrett Warner
ATTENDANCE AWARD
Commendable Attendance: Students have no more than a combined 1-3 absences, tardies and/or dismissals, regardless of reason.
- Rami Issa, Payton Rullman and Madison Lynk
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.
- Sopha Insogna and Marsall Hubbell
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.
- Marshall Hubbell, Sophia Insogna, Rami Issa, Elijah Lasky, Madison Lynk, Lucas Perry and Taylar Sniffin
PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
The purpose of this award is to recognize students that show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects.
- Alyssa Smith
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.
- Sophia Insogna, Marshall Hubbell, Taylar Sniffin Elijah Lasky and Madison Lynk
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.
- Elijah Lasky and Sophia Insogna
SHARON SPRINGS SPELLING BEE WINNERS
2023 Finalists Competing on Stage:
- Madison Lynk and Elijah Lasky
- Third place overall – Madison Lynk
MUSIC AWARDS
- Most Dedicated – Sophia Insogna
- Most Improved – Payton Rullman
