DeKalb Middle School held their 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony on May 18th. Eighth grader, Troy Bain, conducted the opening prayer. Mr. Randy Jennings began the welcome and introduced Mr. Mark Willoughby, who delivered a speech to the students.
Mrs. Fletcher then recognized the 13 students who scored a 6 on the TCAP Writing test. Mrs. Hendrix and Mrs. Sullivan gave certificates to all of the 8th Grade Jr. Beta members, and Mr. Jones gave the FCA award to Troy Bain.
Mrs. Pelham gave the TTU Math Award to Max Pafford, and Mrs. Bryant gave the Computer Awards to Delaney Johnson and Kaitlin Rhea. Perfect Attendance Awards were given to Ryan Lafever and Haden Cripps.
Citizenship plaques were given to Rachel Butts, Emerald McClanahan, and Jorden Smoot. Yearbook Awards were given to Kaitlin Rhea and Kyra Slager. The Woodmen of the World Award was presented to Max Pafford. Sy Gohs was given the Improvement Award.
Subject Awards were given to: Caitlin Turner and Chloe White- Science, Erin Perry and Maggie Mahaffey- English, Chase Bryant, Jaidyn Huggins, and Eli Oliver- Social Studies, Seth Wright and West Vettraino- Math, Caitlin Jacobs, Chloe Young, Noah Parsley, Harley Johnson, and Ashli Chew- Reading.
Top Ten GPA plaques were given to: Caitlin Turner, Eli Oliver, Max Pafford, Ashli Chew, West Vettraino, Noah Parsley, Mackenzie Keaton, Chase Bryant, Seth Wright, and Caitlin Jacobs.
Mrs. Karen Pelham was presented with a Teacher of the Year plaque. DCHS student, Hunter Collins, gave a speech to the students, and then Mr. Jennings closed the ceremony.
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