001thank you all right good evening and welcome to the celebration of the class of 2027. if you have not already if you please silence your cell phones that would be appreciated I know for the students this is a special night you're ready for summer and wondering what to expect in the fall at the high school but I'd be just a few minutes of your time to recognize a special group of individuals without their hard work and dedication tonight would not be possible parents of the class of 2027 would you please stand thank you for sharing and trusting us with your child each day thank you for your flexibility this year as events for Change and cancel thank you thank you for making your child and helping your child be a good person thank you parents
002thank you next Jamie Ferguson and Debbie Smith please stand uh these two ladies are our mate or an amazing asset to our BMS family thank you to them both for their organization without without them tonight for not be possible thank you if they're in attendance 8th grade teachers please stand Leah Peterson Deb Reed Chuck Schuster Ashley holler Natalie spangenberg Maddie Wilson Charlie or Charlie Whitworth Aubrey Karis Jen Plummer Alan Schwartz and Julie Dawson [Applause] thank you all for your effort [Applause] the last recognition I have were for two staff members that will be retiring at the end of this year that reported the success not only of this class but many others they have the combined of 56 years in public education and 23 years in service to our BMS students Mrs Reed and Mr
003Schwartz would you would you please stand [Applause] now under the class of 2027 we have enjoyed watching this class grow and mature as individuals although some it still might be a work in progress but parents you should be proud thank you to the class BMS thank you 8th graders for a good attitude your hard work leadership and great citizenship the class of 27 2027 will be an excellent addition to the high school with a very bright future ahead of them thank you for a great year at this time I would like to congratulate this class on their achievements during the school year and wish them luck as they head off to high school in the fall a few of the achievements this class had this year at BMS our fault are as follows this class
004had a collective GPA of a 3.44 and across cross country we had two League medalists the scholars full team placed in every meet and took third in the Pioneer League the football team took third place in the league the girls wrestling team won the Pioneer league and the boys took second the boys and girls wrestling team had a combined five League champions the track team had three individual Champions and one team champion the boys team took third and the girls second in the Pioneer League out of the 13 extracurricular activities recognized by the Kansas High School Activities Association the class of 2027 was recognized as distinguished in all 13 categories which means they have a GPA between 3.29 and 4.0 those that are involved in at least one activity at BMS had a GPA of
0053.76 the class of 2027 has been both great in the classroom and within activities thank you for your hard work [Applause] we will first recognize individual students receiving the following Awards the presidential award for educational achievement the presidential award for educational Excellence the Kansas State High School association's Citizen Award and the American Legions before I read before we begin I have a president a letter from president from the President congratulations on receiving the 2023 president's education award Jill and I are honored to join your family friends and teachers in recognizing this wonderful achievement over the past year you've worked hard learned so much and face challenges set on you stay curious and fearless and you preserve persevered I am proud of you and I hope you are too I truly believe that you are part
006of a remarkable generation one that is more gifted talented and tolerant than before that's why I know the future of our nation is bright young people like you will be leading it keep studying believing in yourself and know that there is no limit to what you could do you can make a difference lift up our country and change the world I look forward to all that you accomplished President Joe Biden first we will recognize those students receiving the presidential award for educational achievement the purpose of this award is to recognize students who show outstanding educational growth Improvement commitment or intellectual development in their academics it is meant to reward students who work hard give their best effort in school and demonstrate High academic achievement as I call your name if you would please come up
007and get your certificate and pin for Mrs Reed Miller Allen [Applause] Rihanna choir [Applause] Bradley Booker [Applause] Abigail crisp [Applause] Carly dockman [Applause] Ella Urban [Applause] Addison Fisher [Applause] Ava Fisher [Applause] Braden Gilmore [Applause] Isabella McManus [Applause] Matt Medlock [Applause] Kinsley Noonan [Applause] Troy over [Applause] Caleb robron Patricia schlotterbeck [Applause] Tegan Smith [Applause] and Olivia Ziegler [Applause] now the next award is for the presidential Board of educational excellence the purpose of this award is to recognize academic success in the classroom to be eligible for the for the board a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and they must have scored in the 85th percentile or comp higher on the map assessment and math reading math and language usage the first student is Sage Bell [Applause] Eden codney [Applause] Alexandra de
008Paulo Megan done away [Applause] Paige Ferraro [Applause] Grant guptill [Applause] Malia lozo foreign ER [Applause] Alana Rogers [Applause] Dylan Skillman [Applause] Alexis Electric [Applause] Logan Turner [Applause] and Zane Whitaker we will not recognize the Kansas State High School Activities association's Citizenship Award this award is voted on by the staff of Burlington Middle School the criteria of this award is as follows shows respects for all citizens School Community flag and country demonstrates tolerance and respect for the beliefs and convictions of others as soon as responsibility to build school and Community Pride through active participation in various projects and shows reverence for life this year's recipient of the Kansas State High School Activities Association Citizenship Award goes to Alexander de Paulo and Beau Hall [Applause] our final award for individuals of the class of 2027 is the
009American Legion award this award is voted on by the staff of Burlington Middle School the criteria for the American Legion award is very similar to the Kansas State High School Activities Association citizenship Awards with the additional criteria of Courage honor leadership patriotism scholarship and service service which is necessary for the preservation and protection of our fundamental institutions of our government in advancement of society this year's recipients Alana Rogers and greater Gilmore [Applause] not this time I would like to welcome Miss Howie finnerty to address the class of 2027 Ellie graduated from Burlington High School recently Ellie will attend the pixel State University and major in biology with an emphasis in free dentistry she was involved in FFA student leadership team FCCLA Brothers and Sisters in Christ National Honor Society book club Art Club 4-H as
010a Coffee County Ambassador in was also the School blood drive coordinator please join me and with in welcoming Miss hollyfinity [Applause] our lives are very similar to the Earth once we leave the season inevitably another one is waiting for us each and every one of you are about to leave a very important season of your life to enter wildly you will never forget right when you walk into the doors of the high school you have the power to control your high school experience you have the power to join clubs to find new friends to Branch out or you can stick with the same friends you have now maybe not join as many clubs and maybe not playing sports it's all up to you as you make these decisions there is one thing you must always
011keep in mind and that is to be kind they're they're not going to remember the shoes you wear are the nice design S I have but they're always going to remember the way you treated them and the way you made them feel now in 20 years when you go back to your high school reunion I hope that you make your future self proud of your current self and being the best person you send you good luck class of 2027 and thank you for allowing me [Applause] at this time we'll begin to recognize in each student of the class of 2027. we will be recognizing you soon for the following things earning all A's in all four quarters of eighth grade high honorable for four quarters with a 3.6 or higher GPA and nothing lower than
012a c minus the honor roll all four quarters a 3.1 with no grade lower than a c an academic letter students must maintain a 3.0 on a four-point scale this student must not have a grade lower than a c minus the top five percent in the following subject areas social studies free algebra algebra prayer life planning science Computer Applications and Accelerated Reader the certificate of excellence based on their performance on the map assessment the student must score above the 90th percentile and finally what they're most proud of while in Burlington Middle School with the first row please stand and come on up to receive your Awards our first student is Miller Paul Allen Miller was there with her and will receive an academic letter Miller is most proud of improving his Sports and his athletic
013ability [Applause] Tristan is most proud of his achievements in band [Applause] Mckenzie was on the honor roll and will receive an academic letter McKenzie is most proud of getting into algebra and staying in algebra [Applause] Sage had always will receive an academic letter was the top five percent in computer applications and evla top five percent and Accelerated Reader and was in the 90th percentile or above on map Reading and language usage Sage is most proud of her grades Brianna was on the high arm roll and will receive an academic letter Brianna is most proud of growing academically [Applause] Landon is most proud of being Rossville in the St Mary's basketball tournament Riley Booker Riley earned all A's and will receive an academic letter and was in the top five percent in career life planning social
014studies and science Bradley is most proud of getting good grades and second place on the roller coaster [Applause] Layla is most proud of getting along with all of her teachers [Applause] honorable and will receive an even a letter Caitlyn is most proud of making the honorable [Applause] Charlie is most proud of completing his narrative essay in English this year [Applause] second row would you please stand and come receive your Awards Eden inner economy Eden had always will receive an academic letter and was taught five percent in social studies Eden is most proud of her roller coaster and the team winning first place in science [Applause] Abigail was on the high honor roll and will receive an academic letter Abigail is most proud of her artwork throughout the year [Applause] Alexandria McCollum Alexander had always will
015receive an academic letter top five percent in Computer Applications algebra and social studies and was in the 90th percent were both math math and language uses Alexander is most proud of making friends when she first moved to Burlington [Applause] will receive an academic letter and top five percent for pre-algebra Carly is most proud of trying her hardest since schooling in sports thank you Riley Joe dockman Riley was on the high honor roll and will receive an academic letter Bradley is most proud of her Improvement in wrestling [Applause] Megan Dunaway Megan was on the high honor roll will receive an academic letter top five percent Accelerated Reader and and 90th percentile or above in math reading and language usage make us most proud of being able to help friends through our times [Applause] no I had
016all A's and we'll receive an academic letter a five percent for free algebra Ella is most proud of having having all A's to recorder thank you foreign wrestling and now it is for passion [Applause] thank you Addison had always and will receive an academic letter and was in the top five percent of pre-algebra Addison is most proud of improving on present things in class [Applause] with a third row please stand and come forward [Music] Ava Claire Fisher Ava will received an academic letter Ava is most proud of her roller coaster in science [Applause] greetings Greg Gilmore grain was on the high honor roll and will receive an academic letter great is most proud of this narrative essay he wrote this year [Applause] Grandpa's on the high honor roll and will receive an academic letter Grant
017is most proud of winning the first in the robotics tournament during Middle School [Applause] close history home focus on the high honor roll and will receive an academic letter both most proud of being on the high honor roll in his athletic achievements [Applause] and will receive an academic letter Bailey is most proud of being a member of the girls wrestling team and winning the Pioneer League early both years [Applause] Malia was on the high honor roll will receive an academic letter and was top five percent an Accelerated Reader Malia's most proud of keeping a high grade in algebra [Applause] extremely majors RaeLynn is most proud of her Sports achievements and meeting new people [Applause] will receive an academic Aiden is most proud of his academic achievements this year [Applause] this year was on the high
018arm roll and will receive an academic letter Isabel Isabella is most proud of her grades this year Max Medlock man out of her hard work ethic and sports [Applause] and will receive an academic letter Elizabeth is most proud of being on the Mars City volleyball team for two years [Applause] but the fourth row please come forward Christopher S Murphy Christopher is most proud of his improvements for interesting season [Applause] and will receive an academic letter Nevaeh is most proud of her participation in sports and art class simply Gracie Rooney Kinsley was on the high honor roll and will receive an academic letter Kinsley is most proud of making the honorable [Applause] Troy was on the high honor roll and will receive an academic letter Troy is most proud of trying his artists academically and athletically
019[Applause] is most proud of his abilities of drawing Gabriel Benjamin Phelan Gabriel was most proud of his running abilities during the Middle School track season [Applause] was on the high R Rule and will receive an academic letter the Billy is most proud of becoming more confident [Applause] Elizabeth will receive an academic letter was top five percent in social studies and 90th percentile above and math math and language usage Hannah's most proud of maintaining all A's each semester [Applause] Tom robron Caleb was on the high honor roll and will receive an act Caleb is most proud of making A's this year a lot of Records in track this year [Applause] Jewel was on the high honor roll will receive an academic letter let's talk five percent in ela and Accelerated Reader and 90th entire above on
020map language use so proud of making the high honor able four years while performing performing well athletically [Applause] Patricia Claire hope you slaughterbeck Patricia was on the high honor roll and will receive an academic letter Patricia is most proud of getting good grades and getting better at sports thank you go to that Glenn schweiser Josie was on The Honorable and will receive an academic letter Josie is most proud of making new friends after moving and getting along with her peers Allison Shin Allison is most proud of playing in the league band [Applause] Dylan was on the high honor roll and will receive an academic letter Dylan is most proud of being an algebra [Applause] [Music] honor roll will receive an academic letter taken as the most proud of making the high honorable unless the glare
021selector Alexa had always will receive an academic letter in those top five percent in career in life planning science and Ela and 90th percent Ile or above on math math and languages Alexa is most proud of maintaining a 4.0 throughout all her years of Middle School [Applause] Logan had all A's and will receive an academic letter and was 90 percent higher above on map map Logan is most proud of having all A's and his athletic abilities [Applause] ours was on the honor roll will receive an academic letter five percent your applications Lars is most proud of his grades Connor was on the high honor roll will receive an academic letter Connor is most proud of making the honor roll all four quarters this year same Whitaker same was on the high honor roll and will
022receive an act and was 90th Zane is most proud of improving in sports [Applause] Libby was on online and will receive an academic letter Olivia is most proud of doing well on our test [Applause] foreign presenting the class of 2027 all students who received the presidential recognition for educational achievement educational Excellence the citizenship Awards tonight at the very beginning are asked to meet down here at the podium for pictures with a class of 2027 please stand on behalf of the staff of EMS we thank you for your legacy and want to wish you well in your future and best of luck your future is bright staff family and friends I print to present to you the class of 2027. thank you to everyone who made this night possible that concludes our evening thank you