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NAMS eighth-graders participate in Moving Up ceremony

Published June 28. 2023 03:53PM
by JENN RAGO Special to The Press

Northampton Area Middle School students met a milestone when they were officially promoted from NAMS to Northampton Area High School, essentially leaving their elementary years behind and preparing to enter the 2023-24 academic year as high school freshmen.

Excitement filled the NAMS gymnasium May 31 and June 1 and 2 as each day hosted Moving Up ceremonies of plants 1, 2 and 3 eighth-grade students. The individual plant grouping gave a smaller, more intimate feel to the celebration. Students were eager to be promoted and for the presentation of several coveted awards.

The PTA Merit Awards are awarded each year by the PTA to six students from grade 8 - two students from each plant. These students exemplify qualities of good citizenship and actively participate in their community.

This year’s recipients are Rylee Gable, Kyaire Frisby, Lilly Schlittler, Corbin Miller, Ivy Cuppy-Collis and Logan Pierson.

The Principal’s Award is given to a student who represents the values of a Konkrete Kid. The recipient of this award demonstrates growth, determination and perseverance throughout the entirety of their time at NAMS. One student is chosen from each plant. They are Aidan D’Avanzo, JosMarie Mateo and Hope McCormick.

The Sen. Nick Miller Good Citizenship Award exemplifies the qualities of good citizenship through the student’s display of outstanding character, leadership and scholarship. The student should demonstrate his or her willingness to accept responsibility and challenges put forth by the administration and faculty at this school. The recipients are Francea Towler, Keira Kunkel, John Alamorian, Ryan Kocher, Brianna Clough, Schyler Schneck, Blayze Ibera, Drew Bauer, Noelia Sorto Granados, Emalee Hudson, Richard Punzalan and Logan Romanishan.

Perfect Attendance Awards, Academic Achievement Awards and the Bruce Souders Memorial Math Award were also presented to each plant. The academic awards were given in math 8, algebra, U.S. history, English, cultures, Spanish and science. Students qualifying for each area of study have the highest averages for the first, second and third marking periods in each of these subject areas.

Northampton Area Middle School Principal Michael Lopata welcomes parents, friends and students to the 2023 Moving Up ceremony, held May 31 and June 1 and 2, for eighth-grade students.
PRESS PHOTOS BY JENN RAGO Students are presented their awards by their plant teaching team.
The Principal's Award is given to students from all three plants who earned distinguished (92% or above) or high honors (90% or above) for the first three marking periods of the year. In total, 142 students from all three plants accomplished this.
Students assemble in the gymnasium for the annual event.
Students receiving PTA Merit Awards are presented the honor by the subject teacher.
An NAMS student receives his Moving Up certificate from his teacher. Students will now move on to Northampton Area High School for the start of the 2023-24 academic year.