Lewisburg School held its 8th Grade Graduation on Wednesday, May 21. Students marched into the gymnasium, greeted by families, friends, staff, former teachers, and Board Member Barry Silvey.
The ceremony began with 8th grader Addisyn McReynolds singing the National Anthem. Principal Grant Warren made opening remarks, thanking families and staff for supporting students along their journey. Assistant Principal Kelly Lewis was also introduced and congratulated students on their many achievements.
Eighth grade student Allie Kitchens gave a wonderful dedication to her classmates, followed by Blanton Christian, who delivered a spirited and inspiring speech as the 8th grade representative.
Middle school teachers were invited to the podium one at a time to present individual academic awards. Mrs. McCormick presented the certificates as each student was recognized.
Academic Awards:
Presented by Mrs. Key (Math)
Future Mathematician: Will Gates
Human Calculator: Josh Scruggs
Presented by Mrs. Watson (Reading & Language Arts)
Remarkable Reader: Annabelle Hammes
Future Author: Addisyn McReynolds
Presented by Mrs. Sherburne (Science)
Science Superstar: Alex Dunn
Future Doctor: Jackson Brink
Presented by Mrs. Nichols (Social Studies)
Future Historian: Reagan Mullins
World Changer: Makenzie Thompson
Profile of Success Awards:
These awards recognize students who exemplify the key traits outlined in the school’s Profile of Success.
Global Citizens: Hunter Bush & Camaro Kirkpatrick
Communicators: Blanton Christian & Allie Kitchens
Innovators: JT Mitchell & Lily Bowersock
Collaborators: Jadon Escobedo & Charlotte McPhail
Empowered Learners: Slatyn Case & Blake Nash
Honors and Recognitions:
Principal’s Task Force Cords:
Slatyn Case, Blanton Christian, Kaleb Kennedy, Allie Kitchens, Addisyn McReynolds, Reagan Mullins, Ashlyn Woolridge
Beta Club Cords:
Brooklyn Abney, Lily Bowersock, Hunter Bush, Blanton Christian, Alex Dunn, Will Gates, Kaleb Kennedy, Allie Kitchens, Charlee McPhail, Blake Nash, Addisyn McReynolds, Ashlyn Wooldridge, Callan Wright
FRYSC Advisory Council Cords:
Allie Kitchens, Reagan Mullins, Dylan Whittaker
The Presentation of Certificates was given by Mr. Warren as Mrs. Lewis announced each student. Students walked the Red Carpet with pride.
During the Presentation of Certificates, the students presented Mr. Warren with a token of their gratitude, further demonstrating their character and comradery.
Mr. Warren delivered closing remarks. Congratulations to the 8th grade Class of 2025!
Class members were as follows:
Brooklyn Abney, Nevaeh Adams, Bentley Anderson, Jesse Anderson, Lily Bowersock, Jackson Brink, Jackson Brown, Jessi Buchanan, Hunter Bush, Slatyn Case, Blanton Christian, Keyton Conner, Alexander Dunn, Dalton Durbin, Hiram Escobedo, Jadon Escobeo, Callie Farren, William Gates, Alejandra Gregory, Annabelle Hammes;
Leah Howard, Kaleb Kennedy, Camaro Kirkpatrick, Peyton Kitchens, Jacqueline Marks, Charlotte McPhaill, Addisyn McReynolds, James Mitchell, Regan Mullins, Blake Nash, Ella Ramsey, Joshua Scruggs, Isabella Shutt, Jaxon Thomas, Makenzie Thompson, Bentley Warner, Dylan Whittaker, Ashlyn Woolridge, Callan Wright, Keeton Wright, Kylynn Young