Russellville Junior/Senior High School’s 2nd Annual Panther Choice Awards Event was held on Monday, May 1. Each certified teacher/employee was asked to choose a student who represents what they believe to be the Most Outstanding Student of their class.
During the event, each teacher/employee presented his or her recipient the award and spoke a few words about why they chose that particular student for this wonderful honor.
The program began at 6 p.m. in the gym. Invitations for recipients and their families were mailed the previous week.
The following students were selected: Alex Hughes, David Melchor-Perez, Devin Dodson, Emma McReynolds, Maria Ruiz, Kaylee Silvey, Cassidy Farwick, Kobe Kerr, Gram Humphrey, Colby Williams, Brook Mccubbins, Benjamin Slack, Taylor Corbin, Austin Coursey, Katelynn Dunkley, Alexis Pacheco-Ramirez, Olivia Cudd, Brooklynn Ray, Jasmine Patel, Jonathin Sharp, Abigayle Saunders, Rebecca Justice, TaJada Hampton, Diedre Hester;
and Christopher Matthews, Jeremiah Smith, Ashlee Gilbert, Nathan Cates, Shane Vannice, Meckenzie Jones, Graciann Beard, Jonathon Taylor, Henry Graves, Zach Dowlen, Bryan Ison, Ashley Pitts, Kendahl Edmonds, Naiya Harding, Anna Shoulders, Micah Naylor, MaLeigha Stovall, Natalie Cates, Haley Hardesty, and Keaundrea Stovall.
A statement from Superintendent Leon Smith follows: “I want to extend my deep appreciation for the staff at Russellville Jr./Sr. High School in the presentation of Panther Choice Awards last night. It is evident by the large attendance of families that it was a moment for their child to be recognized publicly for their accomplishments. Sitting in the back of the room, one could feel the compassion and evidence that our staff truly cares about the students in our district.
“The Panther Choice Awards certainly supports our mission statement that all teachers establish meaningful relationships with students, parents, and community! Thanks again for your time and your thoughtful and kind words about the child that you chose to recognize. While this may just be a moment in time as a teacher, you have made a lifetime difference in some of our students! God Bless!”