The Kennett Education Association recent honored students from across the Kennett Consolidated School District for achievement during the 2013-14 school year. Mentor teacher Lauren Carroll joins scholarship recipient Amanda Reindl and KEA President Michael Kelly.
KENNETT — The Kennett Education Association (KEA) held it 23rd Annual Scholarship and Awards Reception, May 22, to recognize outstanding students for their academic merit and school citizenship. These students represent the excellence that the members of the Association encourage in the Kennett Consolidated School District.
The Kennett Education Association is the professional organization of teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, school nurses and school social workers of the Kennett Consolidated School District. Each year members of KEA select students from different levels and disciplines for special recognition for their outstanding academic achievements and school citizenship qualities. The awards are funded by contributions from members of KEA. This event represents over $7000 in support by members.
Receiving awards for their accomplishments at the elementary level were fifth Alondra Herrera-Esquivel and Edwin Leon (Bancroft Elementary School), Kayleigh Zubrod and Chase Harris (Greenwood Elementary School), and Caroline Cofran and Ryan Myers (New Garden Elementary School). These students were awarded certificates and $50 book gift cards.
Recognized for their performance at Kennett Middle School were eighth graders Nicole Huff and Jake Kalscheur who received certificates and $100 book gift cards.
Earning accolades at the high school level for excellence throughout their high school careers in their disciplines were seniors Sydney Eckert (Business Education), Monica McGuire (Family and Consumer Science), Kristin Schaen (Fine Arts), Kelsie Cairns (Technical Arts), Aaron Hrenko (World Languages), and Gabriel Leto (Science). Two students earned awards in two disciplines: Katherine Coughlan (English and Music), Kiera Judge (Social Studies and Mathematics). Each of these awards carried with it a check for $200.
The Kennett Education Association recently honored students from elementary through high school grade at its year end awards/scholarship reception. Top Row: Zachary Hrenko, Anne Uhle, Amanda Mastronardo, Katte Alba, David Beech, Alberto Beltran, Zachary Bolten, Connor Roth, Elsa Koninckx
Bottom Row: Lydia Pebly, Maxwell Silverstein, Emily Taylor, Amanda Reindl, Katherine Lihou, Mary Tuley, Martin Cintora, Ian Dargitz, Nupur Parikh.
Association President Michael Kelly presented the most prestigious award of the evening to senior Abigail Roberts who will be pursuing a teaching career in mathematics. Kelly welcomed Abby into the profession and commended her for her dedication to building the future. Abby plans to major in mathematics and continue her athletic pursuits at Appalachian State University in the fall.
Kelly presented Abigail with scholarship money in the amount of $5000 to be paid over her four years of college.
