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Top students earn academic recognition

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By Lynsi Musselman

In the absence of an Academic Banquet, Albany welcomed secondary students to the school individually last week to receive their awards in an informal recognition process.

Students in each grade, seventh through 12th, were notified of a specific time to come to the high school gym lobby to return textbooks and receive their awards.

Seniors who took the ACT and SAT college entrance exams and had the highest composite scores were announced and received a monetary award. The total amount set aside for this year’s awards was $2,200. 

Honor students for all grades were announced as well. Honor students are recognized based on receiving a grade of 90 or above in their core classes during the 2019-2020 school year. 

ACT Scores

Awarded for the highest ACT test scores were Addison Asher and Gregori Mikeska, receiving $250 each in a tie for highest score. Aubrey Moon, Jaleigh Morales, and Seth Hale each received $150 in a tie for third place. Max Balliew, Alayna Koemel, and Gracie LeMay each received $50 for their scores.

SAT 

The senior who scored the highest on the SAT was Aubrey Moon. Moon received $500 for her accomplishment. Jaleigh Morales, Alayna Koemel, and Addison Asher received $150 each in a tie for second highest SAT. Max Balliew, Seth Hale, and Gracie LeMay received $50 each for their scores. 

Senior Honor Students

Valedictorian Addison Asher, salutatorian Jaleigh Morales, Aubrey Moon, Alayna Koemel, Gracie LeMay, Taylor Scott, Max Balliew, Tyler Beard, Seth Hale, and Alyssa Zuniga.

Junior Honor Students

Sidney Bartee, Blanton Belcher, Jackson Chapman, Carli Edgar, Torie Fuentes, Morgan Garcia, Elia Hebel, Alli Hill, Brodey Jones, Cydney Nelson, Paige Picquet, Hannah Snyder, Tana Thompson, Hannah Trail, and Bernardo Treis.

Sophomore 

Honor Students

Kam Browning, Susie Cormack, Sarah Cotter, Ty Everitt, Taren Farmer, Clara Holson, Luke Ivy, Avery Kleiner, Allison Lemond, Brooks Neece, and Jaylynn Roberts.

Freshman 

Honor Students

Chloé Anderson, Cole Chapman, Haily Cox, Mayson Garcia, Presley Green, Brooke Kayga, Leddie Leech, Coy Lefevre, Damian Little, Brylee Moore, Gracie Price, Ashley Richards, Keatin Russell, and Ella Webb.

8th Grade 

Honor Students

Braylyn Abbate, Brooklyn Abbate, Ayden Balliew, Jaden Bean, Jaci Chapman, Tyler Chapman, Cambree Clegg, Maci Hatchett, Houston Heatly, Kolton Koemel, Robin Lucas, Cort Peterson, Cole Read, Kiana Roberson, Sidney Russell, and Robyn Trail.

7th Grade 

Honor Students

John Birkla, Ann Davis, Avery Everitt, Andre Gjerpe, Ethan Green, Abigale Hale, Will LeMay, and Jayce Tinkle.