001Heat. Heat. Heat. Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. All right. Good evening, Beaverdam Middle School families, friends, staff, and most importantly, the phenomenal class of 2030. I'm Brandon Krauss. I'm proud principal of Beaverdam Middle School, and it is an absolute honor to welcome you to tonight's 8th grade promotion ceremony. Look around, students. Look around. Families, look around. Tonight is all about celebrating a truly remarkable group of young people. In just a few short months, these students will walk into high school, not just as freshmen, but as authors ready to write the next big, bold chapter of their stories. We have an incredible evening lined up to honor their journey. You'll hear some inspiring reflections from our associate principal, Miss Schmidt. We'll be giving out special awards spotlighting
002the unique achievements of our students. the main event which will be the formal presentation of each and every student and we'll have some live music brought to you by our incredibly talented Beaverdam Middle School band. So to get this celebration officially started, please rise as the BDMS band performs our national anthem. Heat. Heat. Heat. All right. At this time, I'd like to welcome Miss Schmidt, associate principal of Beaverdam Middle School. All right. Good evening, families, staff, and most importantly, the incredible Beaverdam Middle School promoting class of 2030. Yeah, you can. It's all right. Go ahead. As your associate principal, I have had the absolute privilege of watching you all grow over the last three years. And let's be honest, middle school is a journey. We started trying we started out trying to figure out locker
003combinations or putting pencils in so we didn't have to. And we ended up here. Along the way, you brought so much energy to our halls. You've taught me what it means to have riz. You've told me when my outfits were mid, and you've locked in when it matters most. You are, without a doubt, a certified vibe. But today isn't just about finishing middle school. Today is about celebrating the incredible spectacle you have all created. Think about everything you've accomplished. You didn't just survive middle school, you mastered it. Like true golden beavers, you've built something amazing. You've built friendships, resilience, and a community. Beavers are known for being hard workers who can reshape the world around them. And looking out at this crowd tonight, I know that's exactly what you're going to do in high school
004and beyond. As you prepare to stand when your names are announced and head to high school next year, I want you to remember one thing. This is just the opening act. High school is going to bring bigger stages, brighter lights, and brand new challenges. Don't be afraid to step into the spotlight. Don't be afraid to try new things, even if you stand out. Own your talents, support each other, and keep that golden pride close to your heart. Ladies and gentlemen, these past three years have been an unforgettable run. You've put in the work, you've survived the drama, and now is the time for your next chapter. To help us kick off this next big adventure, our very own BDMS eighth grade band is ready to set the stage. So clear the runway and get ready
005because as you leave middle school behind, remember this is the greatest show. Congratulations class of 2030 and go Beavers. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Let's give it up for our amazing band one more time. >> At this time, I'm going to be welcoming several staff up to give out some honorary awards to our students. So, we will start with our music awards. I'd like to invite up Miss Battenburg for band, Miss Gaylord for orchestra, and Miss Lefver for choir. Thanks. Every year, the director's award for band is given out across the country. It's awarded to an outstanding student who's shown dedication to improving on his or her instrument and who's a leader musically and otherwise in the band room. This year's recipient recipient completely excels at her instrument. She takes every initiative to get
006better. She um plays extra ensembles, for example, jazz band. She takes every initi every uh possible initiative to play a solo. and she's constantly working to make our band program better and just working to make us a better group, which is what a director's award is for. Um, I'm really, really pleased to give it this year to Miss Amy Utek. Come on up, Amy. There you are. The director's award for orchestra is given each year to an outstanding eighth grade orchestra student. This award recognizes a student who excels on their instrument, demonstrates exceptional leadership, and takes on additional challenges in the music department. I have had the great pleasure of teaching this student for the past several years, and I look forward to seeing what she will accomplish in the future. Please join me in
007congratulating this year's director's award director's award for orchestra recipient, Emma Lisco. Every year presenting the National Coral Award is a special moment, but this year was particularly challenging. This eighth grade class is full of students who have demonstrated a deep love of music and a true understanding of the dedication, focus, and hard work required to create a truly magical performance. Choosing just one recipient was no easy feat. However, this year's National Coral Award recipient stood out for the quiet strength they bring to our ensemble every single day. They are a student whose steady presence and absolute reliability have given us a voice we can always count on. One that anchors our sound and strengthens our harmonies. But their impact goes far beyond just singing the right notes. They are a student who always striving to
008grow, never hesitating to ask the thoughtful questions that help the entire group understand the music better. Off the risers, they are a natural leader who constantly helps their neighbors lift up those around him and brings a positive, dedicated attitude to every single rehearsal. A choir is only as strong as its foundation, and this student has been our rock all year long and for the last three years. Please join me in congratulating this year's National Coral Award recipient, Grant Fields. And at this time, please join me in welcoming Miss Schumacher Rasmusen and Miss Writer to give out our art awards. Good evening. My name is Chris Schumacher Rasmmanson and I teach visual and media arts at Beaverdam Middle School. And welcome to our celebration. >> And I'm Heidi Ryder and I teach visual and fine arts.
009>> First, we'd like to acknowledge many students that worked hard and put together our professional video for our eighth grade class in the class called multimedia productions. So, when I call your name, please stand up. Alicia Tedzac Curry, Kaylee Espinosa, Micah Spruss, Claire Heggy, Rachel Han, Aubrey McDermott, Addie Jacobs, Bianca Hill, Brooklyn Road, and music editor Carson Edwards. Okay. So, every year, Mrs. Writer and I have the honor of selecting two outstanding art students who have demonstrated exceptional qualities in class. This year we celebrate two students that have demonstrated exceptionalism and creativity consistently going above and beyond expectations. Profess producing professional and excellent media art and visual art. Both students took creative risks which is to be admired. They are not only they've not only produced strong original art with traditional art materials but they
010are also very talented in media arts as well. On behalf of the BDMS art department, it's our pleasure to provide the excellence in art awards to Rachel Han and Micah Ross. My other award fell out. I got here. Come on up, you guys. Good job, you guys. All right. At this time, please join me in welcoming our eighth grade math teachers, Miss Kza, Miss Janice, and Miss Eberly. screwed it up. >> We are here to represent the eighth grade math teachers. My name is Costa Janice and I teach house A. My name is Sarah Kza and I teach house uh B. My name's Christine Eberly. I teach house C math 8 and the algebra will be presenting the Mary Spelman Award. Mary Spelman was an educator for 51 years. She was hired in 1884 to
011teach in the schools of Beaverdam. She taught various elementary schools and at nearly all grade levels. In her 20 years as an educator were spent at the junior high school. She retired in 1933 and then served as mayor of Beaverdam in 1934 to 1938. This is the 92nd year that the Mary Spelman Math Award has been presented to an eighth grade student. The winner of the award goes to the student who completes the Mary Spelman math test with the most correct answers in the quickest time. This is a voluntary competition that is open to all eighth grade students. The winner's name will be added to the Mary Spelman Award plaque located in the middle school lobby. The winner will receive a certificate recognizing this achievement as well as a $50 monetary gift. Please come forward
012to receive this award. This year's Mary Spellelman Math Award goes to Grant Fields. Congrats. Good job. And now I'd like to welcome our amazing school counselors, Miss Gunther and Miss Molly, to give out our American Citizenship Awards. The American Citizenship Award is designed to recognize students who consistently exhibit the kinds of behaviors we want to see displayed in our schools and in our communities. Our recipients have had zero behavior referrals this year and have finished this school year with a top 20 attendance rate. Students, when we announce your name, please stand. Congratulations to Brody Abfal, Estella Adame, Anhel Alvarez, George Braum, Gabriel Contreres, Benjamin Gonzalez IVth, Isabella Hayes, Claire Heggy, Katie Lee, Ian Marshall, Liam Matthews, Olivia Meyers, Eric Eric Misfeld, Robert Nerswick, Xander Pey, Aubrey Lynn Pew, Graden Steski, Amy Amy Utek, Ethan Weeman,
013and Sadie Zean. Congratulations again to all of our citizenship award recipients for exemplifying integrity and personal responsibility within our school community. And now, Mr. Dr. Bra Lindy, our Dina students, will present the presidential achievement awards. Thank you. Uh today we are incredibly proud to honor a select group of students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, hard work, and intellectual curiosity. The Presidential Achievement Award and the Presidential Excellence Award represent the highest standards of academic success within our school community. Through their remarkable performance on the I Ready Diagnostic, these students have proven that potential knows no bounds. Uh I will be presenting the Presidential Achievement Award and then Abby Schmidt will be presenting the presidential excellence award. Uh the presidential achievement award uh indicates that growth is the true marker of a determined mind. The recipients of
014this year's Presidential Achievement Award have shown what is possible through perseverance and consistent effort. These students demonstrated outstanding growth on their I Ready Diagnostics over the course of the year, unlocking new levels of academic potential and taking their personal achievement to inspiring new heights. Please stand when you hear your name. And due to the number of students being announced, please hold your applause until the uh last student is named. So, congratulations to the following students. Jiren Benson. Well, we can just clap for everyone. That's fine. Yeah, they deserve it. Rodrigo Bermudez Hernandez, Parker Cderon, Eli Codel, Alexis Diego Vasquez, Benjamin Gonzalez IVth, Olivia Hacker, Olivia Harp, Dominic Heheim, Vincent Holtz, Uh, Adeline Jacob, Cooper Knight, Chad Kolak, Michael Lopez, Hel Maldonado, Elelliana man, Aubrey McDermott, Jose Moreno, Leilen Rivera, Adriel Smith, Gracie Smith, Micah Spruss,
015Ava Stegar, Elijah Thompson, Kingston Villanova, Jack Bogle, Jaylen Welnuts, Oliver Westerard, Sadie Zean, and Ariel Zedzik. Congratulations to our recipients of this year's Presidential Achievement Award. And here is Mrs. Schmidt with our presidential excellence award winners. >> All right. Anel Alvarez, Maverick Ashley, George Braum, Claire Bucka, Ethan Kaine, Camden Sears, Breley Doyle Cameron Ersum, Kaylee Espinosa, Grant Fields, Drake Gokenau, Edie Grath, Evelyn Hoya, Cruz, Mckelty James, Maline Jakey, Dylan Krebs, Jacob Linear, Emma Liscoco, Hannah Mankey, Olivia Meyers, Eric Miseld, Noah Wyn, Alec Schlaggel, Elena Soldner, Graden Straeski, Alicia Teddy, Curry, Amy Utek, Naomi Vertz, Ethan Weman, and Yamir Zarat. And now, Mr. Krauss for a closing message. All right, let's give all of our award recipients another round of applause. Just a few a few closing remarks before we announce our promoting class of 2026,
016our graduating class of 2030. To staff in attendance tonight, thank you for being a part of the journey of these students have experienced over the last three years. They will take lessons you've taught them into the future. I'd also like to thank you for your efforts in putting together tonight's event. Particularly, I'd like to recognize Holly Barstow, who took a primary role in making it all come together. To families and friends attending tonight, thank you for celebrating this occasion. Your support and encouragement make a difference in the lives of the students. Your being here is just one way you've shown support for the students and have shown the importance of education. To the students, congratulations. Next chapter's ahead of you. We hope you make the most of it. We will now begin the calling of
017the names. Teachers will call each student's name. At that time, the student will stand and all students in the advisory will remain standing until their advisory has been called. Then that advisory will sit down and we'll go to the next advisory. Once all students have been called, students will be dismissed from the from the fieldhouse back to the auditorium. Families and friends, a few things to keep in mind to make this work well. First, please remain relatively quiet during the calling of the name so that students can hear their teachers. Second, please remain in your seats until our last student has exited. Students will not be available until after the last student has been called. They will then meet you in the comments or out in front of the building. We will have refreshments available
018in the comments as well as a backdrop for you to take pictures if you'd like. Again, please do not exit until all students have been called so that we can show respect for each student. And now for the calling of the names. I'd like to invite Miss Hakowski up first. Kalista Barnes, Kennedy Brandenburgg, Zoe Britzman, Raphael Cardo, Garcia, Cameron Ersam, Grant Fields, Giovanni Gonzalez, Ruiz, Adeline Jacob, Janiah Johnson, Kora Clawwitter, Grace Lockwood, Michael Lopez, Aubrey McDermott, Edward Ober, Jesus Keen, Ones, Isabella Radical, Aiden Rios, Ellel, Adriel Smith, Shelby Stone, Graden Straseski, Sadie Zean, and Isabella Zuber. Miss Janice, Maverick, Ashley, Claire, Bucka, Ethan Kaine, Gabriel Contreras, Javon Davis, Jacob Dinger, Anthony Dorsy Jr., Landon Gansky, Benjamin Gonzalez IVth, Dominic Heheim, Bianca Hill, Evelyn Oetta Cruz, Dylan Krebs, Amelia Meyers, Robert Nerswick, Lillian Roodie, Griffin Syers,
019Bentley Stiglets, Ariana Valdez, Yamir Zorate, Mrs. Lindamouth, >> Deshawn Barnes, Jiren Benson, Alana Henny, Piper Johnson, Cooper Knight, Jacob Lininger, Hannah Miy, Olivia Meyers, Jose Marino Jr., Jenna Nelson, Blaine Netovven, >> Dewan Perry II, Camila Reyes, Gabriel Smith, Gracie Smith, Jack Bogle, and Brinley Worth. All right. Zoe Bruowitz, Eli Codel, Alexis Diego Vasquez, Evan Eer, Tatum Gerber, Brady Hine, Raymond Holland, Colton Huffman, Emma Liscoco, Victoria Lopez, Kayen Moore, Emilina Feifer, Sophia Pop, Brooklyn Roads, Asher Shudy, Micah Spruss, Eastston Stafford, Amy Utech, Jaylen Welnuts, Sayia Went, Oliver Westerard, Aaliyah Westfield, Ariel Zidzic, Mr. Peterson, >> Mr. Kayla Aguire Martinez, Rodrigo Bermudez, Hernandez, Parker Calderon, Britany Diaz Rivera, Bley Doyle, Carson Edwards, Kaylee Espinosa, Alicia Fuertes, Edie Graph, Stella Haffenstein, Olivia Harp, Zaniah Jackson, Elena Clapidal, Chad Kolak, Dawson Coons, Hersel Maldonado, Rio, Liam Matthews, Colton Reek,
020Lilland Rivera, Deleiana Ruiz, Connor Russell, Carter Shudy, Elena Soldner, >> Anel Alvarez, >> Lauren Bayana, Drew Fishbach, Drake Gokenau, Olivia Hacker, Claire Heggy, Nikki Hemlowski, Zanna Hollensworth, Vincent Holtz, McKelie James, Emma Luick, Christy Aguiera, Kobe Reer, Chase Shaw, Aya Stegger, Wesley Studenck, Elijah Thompson, Angie Vasquez, Naomi Vertz, Kingston Villanova, Ethan Weman. Wyatt Bishop and Sebastian Burrow. Brody Abfall, Estella Adame, Camden Sears, Dalon Denman, Egan East Elick, Llaya Emerson, Laney Frankie, Rachel Han, Maline Jakey, Lucas Kepsil, Jordan Kavlowski, Katie Lee, Tanner Merittz, Elelliana Man, Jalennis, Maren, Ian Marshall, Eric Misfeld, Noah A win, Xander Pey, Bella Sarabia, Addison Shepard, Avery Smith, Hannah Stanser, Alicia Tatazac Curry, and Kaden Tino. Nvea Ari Dell Van Piper Boie DeAndre D Boyce George Braum, Liam Baralt, Arlo Campion, Braden, Bentley, Khalis, Alen, Abigail, Kovar, Rubius, Sebastian Dominguez, Dashel Ebner, Diana
021Galvin, Harper Clumsy, Glimmer, Gilmer, James Paul, Izzy Hayes, Brule Kren, Addie Kings, Connor Chase Loausano, Hayden Luick, Emma Marquort, Ally Newman, Aubrey Pew, Harmony Quant Douglas, Sha Shepard, Brier Sisler, Kylie Suanosan, and Ezekiel Axelot. How about a final round of applause for our 2026 eighth graders? At this time, our students will exit to the auditorium. Families, once all students are exited, you may join them in the comments. Thanks for all for attending. Have a good night. Heat. Heat.