Beach Elementary School fifth graders get recognized at ceremony
Beach Elementary fifth graders –the eventual high school graduating Class of 2018– received high honors from their school officials during a graduation ceremony Monday evening.
Twenty-three students were granted academic diplomas from the long-standing Grade “A” school. After opening comments from Principal Larry Wood, awards were given out to for both academic achievements and fun awards especially designed for each child.
“We are very proud of the class of 2018,” said Wood. “We wish them the best in middle school. Get used to it, because these kids will be getting a lot of awards in middle school, high school and the rest of their lives.”
The end-of-the year assembly was held in the school’s cafeteria upon the stage, which has been used for plays and other activities. Fifth grade teachers Joy Rockwell and Jenny Fraley were instrumental in the students’ success.
Next year’s middle school students will be moving on to Lexington, Cypress, Bonita and other secondary schools.
The first two awards of the evening were significant. Gabriel Lincoln received the Carson Scholarship Award for maintaining a 3.5 grade-point average, while doing community service and submitting a winning essay entry about what they want to do as an adult. He captured the award over nominees Mara Benton and Megan Caldwell.
The President’s Education Award, signed by President Barack Obama and the highest award a student can earn leaving elementary school, was given to students who maintained a 3.5 GPA in fourth and fifth grade and exceed Math and Reading FCAT scores. Honorees included Mara Benton, Gabriel Lincoln, Mary Jeffries, Ben Faircloth, Riley Musante, Danielle Buchanan and Lexi Gore.
Here is a listing of the winners of the Beach school academic awards:
– Carson Scholarship Award: Gabriel Lincoln. Other nominees were Mara Benton and Megan Caldwell.
– President’s Education Award: Mara Benton, Gabriel Lincoln, Mary Jeffries, Ben Faircloth, Riley Musante, Danielle Buchanan and Lexi Gore.
– A honor roll: Ben Faircloth, Mara Benton, Megan Caldwell, Gabriel Lincoln, Mary Jeffries.
– A/B honor roll: Danielle Buchanan, Lexi Gore, Delaney Acken, Alyssa Maurer, Jeet Bhagu, Sam Ifrah, Phillip Belli and Skylar Sander.
– Highest average in Language: Mara Benton.
– Highest average in Math: Gabriel Lincoln.
– Highest average in Reading: Mara Benton.
– Highest average in Social Studies: Mary Jeffries.
– Highest average in Science: (tie) Mara Benton and Gabriel Lincoln.
– Citizenship Award: Emerson Crandell, Devon Browder, Mary Jeffries, Danielle Buchanan, Jeet Bhagu, Phillip Belli, Mara Benton, Megan Caldwell, Lexi Gore, Delaney Acken, Alyssa Maurer and Ben Faircloth.
– Kiwanis Kids participation: Mara Benton, Lexi Gore, Alyssa Maurer, Ben Faircloth, Delaney Acken, Sam Ifrah, Phillip Belli, Skylar Sander, Devon Browder, Eric Couch, Megan Caldwell, Riley Musante, Gabriel Lincoln, Hannah Florell, Mary Jeffries and Camden Brittingham.
– AR Reading Points: Gabriel Lincoln and Mary Jeffries.
– Perfect Attendance: Alyssa Maurer.
– Physical Education Awards: Jeet Bhagu and Emerson Crandell.
– Art Awards: Budding artist – Skylar Sander; Serious artist – Ben Faircloth.
– Music Awards: Mary Jeffries and Gabriel Lincoln.
“I want to thank our hard-working PTO and all our parent volunteers for all the hard work they put in to make this a successful year,” said Principal Wood.