CAPE GIRARDEAU PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD MEETING STUDENT, FACULTY
AND COMMUNITY AWARDS
March 6, 2009
The students selected to receive the “Terrific Tiger Award” have been selected based on service to others, leadership and scholarship.
The following students are being recognized as recipients of the “Terrific Tiger Award.”
ALMA SCHRADER ELEMENTARY - Connor Rose Murphy, Grade 4, Daughter of Ken and Deneke Murphy
Connor serves as a Character Council Ambassador and is also a Tiger Buddy to a younger student. Connor unselfishly gives up her free time to take on responsibilities such as helping with recycling and being a peer mentor. She was recognized by three different teachers as displaying outstanding character.
BLANCHARD ELEMENTARY – River Ketcherside, Grade 4, Son of Mike and Laura Ketcherside
River comes to school with one goal and that is to learn. He enjoys being challenged and then meets and exceeds those goals. River has a passion for reading that is recognized by his classmates, which motivates them to read. He also practices good social skills and resists peer pressure. He gets along with the other students and is willing to help in any way he can.
CLIPPARD ELEMENTARY – Garrett Jones, Grade 4, Son of Chris and Michelle Jones
Garrett always has a smile on his face. He is eager to help with anything. Garrett tries hard and has made HUGE progress since kindergarten. He is a very polite and conscientious and always wants to do the right thing.
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY – Turma Asokan, Grade 1, Daughter of Vasudevan and Geetha Asokan
Turma is very polite and respectful of others. She always turns her homework in on time and puts great effort into her work. Her work is always neat. Turma is always willing to help others.
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY – Allie Tillotson, Pre-K, Daughter of Aaron and Emily Tillotson
Allie is always polie and eager to learn. She follows directions and is kind to her friends.
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL – Safia Seidu-Sofo, Grade 5, Daughter of Seidu and Samankina Seidu-Sofo
Safia is always helpful, generous, and willing to share with others. She follows instructions and always responds with perfect manners. She gives 100% to all she does and it shows in her work and her relations with others.
CAPE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH – Aaron and Alex Mehner, Grade 7, Sons of John and Kristy Mehner
Aaron and Alex are extraordinary twins. They are both conscientious students. Both boys are leaders in the Change of Heart Program and they set the model for student behavior. Both have wonderful senses of humor and are a real joy to get to know. These young men exemplify by word and deed what it truly means to be a Terrific Tiger.
CAPE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL - Sami Gross, Grade 12, Daughter of David and Robyn Gross
Sami is a student who gives 100% to whatever she does. She is always prepared and wants to go above and beyond what is asked of her. She maintains a pleasant personality and is well received among her peers.
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER --
Jessie Smith, Grade 9, Son of Bill and Norma Mungle
Jessie is a hard worker and is always on task. He is very polite to not only the staff but to other students. He can be counted on to do the right thing. He is always willing to help others and is a good role model.