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The Preston Hall Middle School held their first quarter awards assembly on Monday, November 6.

“I am not a big believer in rewarding students for things they should do anyway, but it is awesome to reward students for work ethic and establishing high standards. These skills are important as these students move forward,” said Principal Joe Wirtzberger.

Students were then presented with the following “Cardinal Pride” certificates:

Preparedness

Kaitlyn Paul - 6th grade

Carsyn Pennington – 7th grade

Makaelyn Mikesell – 8th grade

Respect

Kaitlyn Paul – 6th grade

Liam Kiefel – 7th grade

Gabe Segraves – 8th grade

Integrity

Abel Creeley – 6th grade

Sasha Mercado – 7th grade

Verbena McLaughlin – 8th grade

Self-disciplined

Ollivyr Dahlby – 6th grade

Rozalynn Harvey – 7th grade

Chloe McCaw – 8th grade

Excellence or most growth

Audrey Kiefel – 6th grade

Olivia Kiefel – 7th grade

Verbena McLaughlin – 8th grade

Perfect attendance and zero tardies – first quarter

 Ashlyn Brooks, Abel Creeley, Arrow Groom, Audrey Kiefel, Kaitlyn Paul, Tanna Ray, Flynn Richardson, Carson Scott, Autumn Shelton, Maeci Strickland, Sophia Castillo, Olivia Kiefel, Joy Nechodom, Alexander Zuniga

Student of the Month

Makaelyn Mikesell – 8th grade

Colt Boudrieau – 7th grade

Kaitlyn Paul – 6th grade

Fall sports awards were also handed out during the assembly.

Volleyball:

Junior varsity team

Offensive player – Maddy Potter - serves

Defensive player – Kaitlyn Paul - listening, serves improved, hustle

Coaches’ choice/Cardinal player – Laila Long – great attitude and most improved

Varsity team

Offensive player – Makaelyn Mikesell – most serves

Defensive player – Cheri Mathews – most first touches on defense

Coaches’ choice/Cardinal player – Olivia Kiefel – best attitude and outstanding on both offense and defense

Football:

Offensive player – Liam Kiefel

Defensive player – Jake Lynch

Cardinal Award – Uriah York