This morning, the Jefferson High School gymnasium was packed with students to honor the achievements of JHS students and staff.
Following the National Anthem, performed by the JHS Concert Choir, and the Jefferson School Song the awards presentation began with recognizing the 73 students who were inducted into the National Honor Society and Student of the Month recipients who exemplify what it means to be a Cavalier.
Regents Scholar Award and President's Education Award of Excellence
The Spirit of Jefferson Award
Recognizes community members, parents, and staff members for their contributions to Jefferson High School based on the criteria of competing for excellence, service, integrity, inclusion, and leadership.
Community - Embrace Church - Travis Finke, executive of operations, and Jacob Lewis, associate pastor Sertoma Campus.
Parent - Tony Erickson, JHS Booster Club President
Teacher - Mrs. Michele Jensen, Science Teacher
The Jefferson Green and Gold Award
Throughout the morning, 101 students were recognized by each staff member for demonstrating the traits of being a Cavalier and awarded the Green and Gold Award.
The Positive Impact Staff Award
Mr. Hirsch
The Team Builder Staff Award
Mr. Coughlin
The Excellence in Instruction Staff Award
Mrs. Keiper
The Excellence in Student Support Staff Award
Mrs. Borchers
JHS Classified Staff of the Year
Mrs. Jaymi Vandewater, EL Liaison
JHS Certified Staff of the Year
Mr. Wells, Science Teacher
Cavs Choice Award
Awarded to seniors who have exemplified what it means to be a Cavalier in the areas of Serve, Include, Lead and Compete.
Serve: Francine Irakoze and Camryn Lund
Include: Rachel Hovdenes and Taliyah Hayes
Lead: Morgan Whiting and Fernando (Luis) Perez Perez
Compete: David Jones and Olivia Ver Steeg
Many other students were recognized during the ceremony for their accomplishments, awards, and scholarships through both academic and extracurricular activities. Congratulations Cavaliers and continue to compete for excellence!