001class of 20 25. if you haven't already if you take a moment and just turn your ringer off on your cell phone that would be appreciated i know this is a special night for you the students and you're ready for summer and wondering what high school will bring this fall but before that i have a few individuals that i'd like to thank can i please have all the parents staying [Applause] thank you for sharing and trusting us with your child each and every day thank you for your flexibility this year as events were changed or even cancelled thank you for helping your child be a good person next could i have barn salver and debbie schmidt please stand these two ladies are amazing are an amazing asset to our bms family thank you to them
002both for the organization for tonight but also throughout the school year thank you [Music] [Applause] with the following members of the 8th grade team please stand chelsea leicher deb reed chuck schuster ashley holler natalie spangenberg stacy mowry coach whitworth is away at a baseball game julie augustine morgan stout kayla burcham chuck lee and julie dawson these individuals did an amazing job with our eighth graders in addition with the rest of the burlington middle school staff please stand the last recognition is for two staff members that are retiring at the end of this year that were a huge part of the success not only of this class but also previous classes they have a combined 62 years of service to the students of bms but barb souter and stacey mahdi please stand [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause]
003[Music] they both will be greatly missed now on to the class of the 2025. of 2025 faced many challenges from this recent pandemic from virtual learning to in-person learning to just not knowing what was going to happen next we have enjoyed watching this class grow and mature as individuals although some may still be working on it parents you all should be proud thank you class of 2025 for a great year at bms despite the recent pandemic thank you 8th graders for a good attitude your hard work leadership and great citizenship this year the class of 2025 will be an excellent addition and the future is very bright as they head into the high school thank you it was great this class collectively as a class had a gpa of 3.55 [Applause] those that were involved
004in activities had a collective gpa of 3.8 [Applause] [Music] the girls varsity volleyball team went 12-4 and won the league championship while both the jv and c team went undefeated [Applause] the boys basketball team went 13-1 and were league champions also recently track just ended and we had several records that were broken as well congratulations and thank you for your hard work [Applause] at this time we're going to recognize individuals for various individual awards the presidential award of educational achievement the presidential award of educational excellence the kansas high school activities association's citizenship award and the american legion award prior to handing out the presidential recognition i do have a letter from president biden in the white house congratu congratulations on receiving the 2021 president's education award america is a country where we are one and
005unite through tough times you are the future leaders of this great nation and through your determination and resilience to push forward you have reached this ultimate accomplishment accomplishment of being recognized for this prestigious award dr biden and i are pleased to congratulate you on receiving the 2021 president's education award we are honored to join your family friends school and community in celebrating your wonderful achievement jill and i send our best wishes and blessings keep challenging yourself be kind and while we continue to fight the coven 19 pandemic be sure to wear your mask president mike the first group of students that we will recognize receive the presidential award for educational achievement the purpose of this award is to recognize students who show outstanding educational growth improvement commitment and intellectual development in their academic subjects it
006is meant to reward students who work hard give their best effort in school and demonstrate high academic achievement as i call your names if you come up and mrs will hand out your certificate and pin first zaylee allen [Applause] [Music] kaelin arnold [Applause] peyton bernie [Applause] lyra codney carly cole [Applause] emerson conkel sarah gifford [Applause] lane griffith [Applause] addison hannas chance hey billy lewis grace matlon [Applause] tabitha mckenzie [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] haley potter west [Music] [Applause] let's give them one last round the next award is for the presidential award of educational excellence [Music] the main difference between the last award is to have a gpa of 3.5 or higher and must have scored at the 85th percentile higher on the map assessment in math reading and language usage the following students can receive the
007presidential award of excellence brody anderson [Music] cole carlson matthew decker [Applause] eli urban [Applause] sage fafer [Music] [Applause] chloe ghazni [Applause] olivia lyons lila myers tucker noonan [Applause] mallory cast impaired isaac rinker hannah's side and kent stookie let's give them one last round of applause [Music] we will now recognize the kansas state high school activities association citizenship award this was voted on by the staff at burlington middle school the criteria is as follows shows respect for all citizens school community flag and country demonstrates tolerance and respect for the beliefs and convictions of others assumes a responsibility to build school and community pride through active participation in various projects and shows reverence for life this year's recipients are hannah sides and braden riggs [Applause] our final award for the individuals of the class of 2025 is
008the american legion award again this was voted on by the staff at burlington middle school the award is very similar to the kansas state activities association with the addition of the following criteria courage honor leadership patriotism fundament and the fundamental institutions of our government and advancement of society this year's winners are a livia bangs and chance hague [Music] [Applause] let's give them all one last round [Music] this year we're going to start a bit of a new tradition here at the middle school for the individual that will address our outgoing 8th graders also happens to be our outgoing student council president this year we will have ms libby stevell address the class of 2025. libby recently graduated from burlington high school she had plans to attend the university of kansas and major in secondary education
009she was involved in volleyball fellowship of christian athletes yearbook art club national honor society and student council please join me in welcoming miss libby siddell [Applause] [Music] [Applause] hello everyone and especially or should i say hey freshies you know i was an 8th grader once yeah it wasn't that big of a deal majority of the people in this room if not everyone were 8th graders once well maybe it is a big deal because you guys are going from the top to the bottom from what's always been to a new potential or maybe it's because we're all here to celebrate you okay to me it is a big deal and i know it is for you and your family this is a big deal i was honored to get asked tonight to share my words with
010you tonight and as just over a 48-hour graduate at burlington high school i really know why a celebration like this matters i am here to give you a few words of advice for what might be in store during the next four years of your life in fact i want to share with you some common phrases that you might hear very soon and some of them just might want to make you roll your eyes number one freshman year is hard how many times have you guys been told that too many to count right well yes there's some truth behind it but it's freshman year you have a start to a new journey it's where you learn the ropes of high school and it's where you experience so many of your firsts you might score your first
011touchdown in a varsity football game dance with your crush on homecoming night or sit in detention after school because you have been targeted to class one too many times some words of advice don't stop off your freshman year that doesn't mean for your grades it means embrace the change because it will be hard and do your best to enjoy it number two you guys should get involved yeah you hear that a lot too but really be a part of as many clubs and sports as you can it's through these clubs athletics and organizations where you find your place in your people and on top of the fun you'll have is statistically shown that those who are involved in a club or sport have a higher gpa than those that don't it makes some sort of
012advice don't be shy and don't worry that your bestie doesn't want to do footballs spread your wings and it is through these clubs where you gain so many opportunities and new friendships number three the teachers are scary and don't accept labor okay maybe this is true if mr johnson forgets his cup of coffee in the morning or if you forget to turn on your outline you forgive an extension by miss parker but brilliant has amazing teachers they dedicate every ounce of their being to educate and pray for your future i cannot tell you how much of an impact these teachers have had in my life some words of advice show up to class on time get your work done and respect them and i promise in return they'll respect you too number four high school
013is so stressful yes i can admit research papers science labs and math tests we want to make you cry at times but i promise it'll all pass and you will learn one thing that i've learned about high school is people spend too much time complaining and stressing then actually doing their homework so some words of advice take the attention off how much you have to complete and tackle one thing at a time and most of all do not procrastinate so repeat after me i will not wait till the night before is due to finish it good job number five high school is the best four years of your life i know you're thinking how could it possibly be the best four years of your life but let me explain you're young your bodies are active
014and you're able to do or be anything that you desire you have so much room to make errors i mean this is where you learn to be an adult enjoy that you do not have bills to pay and your only responsibility is to be a kid and enjoy it just think of home coming to the proms the dances or parking your first car even if it's a and high school parking lot so some words of advice don't get stuck into the drama that comes with high school do you and you will make the most of your last years being a teenager and lastly number six high school flies by to me this is probably the most underrated statement of all yes thinking about waking up at seven a.m and sitting in prison for seven hours
015a day might not sound fun but it's the last time you will spin in the routine that has become your lives and for some of you these are the only classmates you have ever known so enjoy your time with each other you won't realize it when it happens but you will go from being the new freshies to deciding your last classes of enrollment for your senior year so my last words of advice to you enjoy the journey and have fun before you know it you will be sitting in the same spot in a different building and wearing a cap and gap so when it's all said and done you will be like me getting ready to leave the nest and venture out into a world full of unknowns that i'll have to figure out myself
016so be prepared to hear these common phrases a number of times but don't be ready to just ignore them be determined to find your passion your true friends and endless memories congratulations to class of 2025. [Music] [Applause] it will go fast and literally it will be done and you will be off trying to figure out what the next step is so do enjoy high school at this time we're going to recognize each individual class of 2025 we will recognize students for the following earning all a's in all four quarters of eighth grade the high honor roll for all four quarters with a gpa of 3.6 or higher and nothing lower than a c minus on a roll all four quarters with a 3.1 and no grade lower than a c minus an academic letter students
017must maintain a 3.0 on a four-point scale students must not have a grade lower than a c-minus these students have been on the honorable at least all four quarters we'll recognize the top five percent of subject areas we'll recognize the top three students who earn the most points on accelerated reader we'll recognize the most improved student and then also students will receive a certificate of excellence based on their mac assessment students must have been above the 90th percentile and then finally what they're most proud of with the first row please stand to be recognized and received zaylee and alan saylor was on the high honorable and will receive an academic letter zalia is most proud of the way her athletic ability has approved over the years zaylie allen [Applause] [Music] ray anderson brody had all
018a's an academic letter and was in the top five percent of social studies and will receive a certificate of excellence in math and reading brodie is most proud of his academic and athletic achievements as well as creating strong friendships through middle school rhodey anderson [Music] sean anderson clinton is most proud of his beautiful roller coaster [Applause] [Music] and will receive an academic letter kaelin is most proud of winning the league volleyball this year caleb olivia bangs olivia had all a's was in the top five percent of pre-algebra and will earn an academic letter is most proud of being volleyball the league champs this year olivia banks [Applause] grace glenn grace earned all a's was in the top five percent of algebra and will earn an academic letter grace is most proud of her hard work
019in school and earning good grades she is also proud of her hard work in sports grace berg peyton was on the high honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter peyton is most proud of keeping good [Applause] black grades jason is most proud of meeting all all the new friends and getting along with people that he didn't get along with in the past jason [Applause] hayley marie buck shealy is most proud of being undefeated in basketball and volleyball shaylee torrey s burbridge victoria was on the honorable of all four quarters and will earn an academic letter tori is most proud of the project she did this well tory burbridge [Applause] [Music] for the second row please stand to come be recognized and receiver rewards cold isaac carlson cole was on the high
020honor roll all four quarters in the top three three of ar points and will receive an academic letter cole is most proud of making it through algebra cole carlson [Music] [Applause] [Music] all four quarters and will receive an academic letter aries most proud of meeting new people this year avery klingenfield [Applause] codney lira was on the high honorable all four quarters top 5 in both science and computer applications and will receive an academic letter lyra is most proud of her athletic abilities and how she has grown lyra caught me [Applause] [Music] carly and cole carly was on the high honorable all four quarters and will receive an academic letter carla is most proud of finally hidden at hitting an out of the park home run this year in salt hall carly cole [Music] [Applause] emerson
021was on the high honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter emerson is most proud of making the varsity team in volleyball in both seventh and eighth grade emerson [Music] culture title will learn an academic letter tyler is most proud of the football team in the seventh grade year tyler poulter [Applause] [Music] [Applause] ezra lee crutchfield ezra was on the honor roll four quarters and will receive an academic letter ezra is most proud of lettering in football ezra crutchfield [Applause] matthew deckett matthew had all a's will earn a certificate of excellence in the language usage matt and reading and map and will earn an academic letter matthew is most proud of making it through middle school and covet 19 with grades matthew landon e ernst landon was on the honorable all four
022quarters and will receive an academic land letter landon is most proud of earning good grades through the pandemic landon earnest ui russell urban eli had all a's and was in the top five percent of computer applications and will earn an academic letter eli is most proud of getting good grades succeeding in academics going out for sports and doing well in them and becoming class president eli irvin with a third row please stand and come forward [Applause] sage thomas ellis faffer sage had all a's top five percent in science a certificate of excellence in language usage and reading on math and or earn an academic letter sage is most proud of only losing one game both in seventh and eighth grade basketball sage faber louis is most proud of his grades louis vuitton braxton dallas ray
023gamble braxton or earned an academic letter braxton is most proud of never going to the office sarah gifford sarah was on the high honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter sarah is most proud of being successful in middle school sarah gifford amelia's most proud of being more of an extrovert around people amelia gilmore was on the high honor roll all four quarters top five percent career and life planning social studies language arts and computer applications she will receive a certificate of excellence and language usage she was also in the top three of aor points she will also receive an academic letter chloe is most proud of her growth in sports in keeping an a grade point average throughout the year chloe gaussney [Applause] lane matthew griffith lane had all a's and
024will receive an academic letter is most proud of only losing one game during his middle school basketball career lane griffith [Applause] ryan paul who could not be with us tonight white was on the honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter wyatt is most proud of making new friends wyatt hall [Applause] addison hanners addison is most proud of learning about magnets and playing with magnetic putting addison may hanners leo was on the honorable all four quarters and will receive an academic letter leo is most proud of his good grades leo [Applause] coxworthy with a fourth row please stand and come forward william emmond hazen william was on the high honor hall of four quarters and will receive an academic letter william is most proud of how he progressed through basketball from scoring
025eight points to his new career high 18 points in his final middle school game william [Applause] [Music] and will receive an academic letter chance is most proud of finishing pre-algebra and doing awesome at it kelly was on honorable all four quarters and will receive an academic letter keely is most proud of being undefeated in volleyball keeley hovak [Applause] taggart andrew dale ish taggart was on the honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter taggart is most proud of balancing my work from school and his work from home taggart ish [Applause] [Music] [Applause] madison kind madison was on the honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter madison is most proud of the relationship she has with her friends her grades with being on the honor roll and my sports-like
026wrestling our wrestling team is like a family madison connor [Applause] [Music] billy lewis iv billy was on the high honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter billy is most proud of his teachers helping him through school work without them i would have failed school billy lewis ashlynn logan ashland was on the honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter ashland is proud of being new and having the opportunity to meet so many amazing people ashlynn logan olivia michelle lyons olivia had all a's and will receive an academic letter olivia is most proud of her athletics and how much they have improved olivia lyons [Applause] [Music] grace grace was on the high honorable all four quarters was the most improved student in science and social studies and will receive
027an academic letter grace is most proud of being herself and opening up to this new school grace matlock [Applause] lafayette mcguire lafayette is most proud of her advancement in her artistic skill achievements and awards lafayette [Applause] stand and come maguire [Music] tabitha mckenzie tabitha had all a's and was in the top five percent of language arts and will earn an academic letter tabitha is most proud of how she has grown as a person over the last four years tabitha mckenzie [Applause] [Music] mcmanus aiden was on the honorable all four quarters and will earn an academic letter aidan is most proud of making the state in wrestling aidan mcmanus isaiah was on the honorable all four quarters and will receive an academic letter isaiah is most proud of being a two-time league champ in wrestling in
028both seventh and eighth grade isaiah moss marie myers lyla had all a's was in the top five percent in algebra in the top three in ar and will receive an academic letter lila was most proud of being very sociable and welcoming person to any new students lila myers [Applause] [Music] [Applause] mason is most proud of being friends with ty and will receive a certificate of excellence in language usage math and reading on map and will receive an academic letter tucker is most proud of his argumented essay he wrote tucker noonan mallory mallory had all a's and was in the top five percent of career and life planning algebra and language arts she will receive a certificate of excellence in language usage and math and will also receive an academic letter mallory is most proud of
029building strong relationships with the people she loves being around mallory over [Applause] cast and bradley payer cassie is most proud of being undefeated in basketball this year [Applause] [Music] jamie s posey jamie was on the honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter jamie is most proud of her grades and the friendships she has made jamie posey haley potter haley was on the high honorable all four quarters top five percent in computer applications but will receive an academic letter haley is most proud of her participation in sports and creating new friendships hayley potter [Applause] deanna raymond deanna is on the honor wall for quarters and will receive an academic letter dan is most proud of how far she has advanced in school throughout the pandemic deanna raymer [Music] [Applause] with the last
030row please stand and come forward today braden s riggs brayden is most proud of his athletic achievements braden riggs [Applause] [Music] riley blaze is most proud of being the leader of building the roller coaster laser [Music] eyelid [Applause] isaac was on the honor roll all four quarters will receive a certificate of excellence in language usage math and reading and will receive an academic letter isaac is most proud of the progress he has made and banned isaac rinker [Applause] [Music] [Applause] nevaeh elise sharp nevaeh is on the high honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter nevaeh is most proud of her grades throughout her middle school career nevaeh charlotte [Applause] anna renee sides anna got all a's was in the top five percent in career and life planning science and computer applications
031she too will receive an academic letter hannah is most proud of winning the pioneer league in volleyball and getting their picture in the trophy case anna science [Applause] [Music] and simon jillian is most proud of winning a scholar scholar school competition by answering with a dungeons and dragon question jillian simon [Applause] [Music] ty stefans ty was on the high honor roll all four quarters in the top five percent in computer applications and will also receive an academic letter tai is most proud of having all a's ty [Applause] stephans ken was on the honorable all four quarters the top five percent in social studies and computer applications and will receive the certificate of excellence in math and will earn an academic letter kent is most proud of getting into algebra kent stoopie [Applause] madison michelle manhattan
032addison was on the honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter addison is most proud of helping others with anything they need addison van patten nathan w west nathan was on the honorable all four quarters and will receive an academic letter dathan is most proud of his grades nathan west our last eighth grader is writer gage wescott writer was on the honor roll all four quarters and will receive an academic letter ryder is most proud of his grades ryder prescott [Applause] [Music] [Applause] for a reminder for those of you that received the individual awards and the educational and excellence and achievement to meet up here once we're done for a picture with a class of 2025 please stand [Applause] the entire staff wants to thank you for your lasting legacy on bms
033and want to wish you all a great summer your future's bright staff family and friends i present to you the class of 2025. [Applause] congratulations eddie