Kindergarten graduation held June 3

June 11, 2014 at 5:00 a.m.

by Staff Reports

Photo by Susan Holland Kindergarten students, their teachers and many of their parents and family members gathered on the Glenn Duffy Elementary playground following their graduation ceremonies last Tuesday morning and celebrated with a balloon release. Dozens of black and orange balloons were released and a brisk breeze soon carried them up and away. The balloons were provided by The Balloon Closet of Siloam Springs and were 100 percent biodegradable.
Photo by Susan Holland Kindergarten students, their teachers and many of their parents and family members gathered on the Glenn Duffy Elementary playground following their graduation ceremonies last Tuesday morning and celebrated with a balloon release. Dozens of black and orange balloons were released and a brisk breeze soon carried them up and away. The balloons were provided by The Balloon Closet of Siloam Springs and were 100 percent biodegradable.

GRAVETTE -- One hundred, forty-five youngsters walked across the stage and received their diplomas at Glenn Duffy Elementary School's kindergarten graduation. The ceremonies were held Tuesday morning, June 3, at the Performing Arts Center.

Glenn Duffy principal Zane Vanderpool gave special recognition and presented awards to the following students:

Physical Education Awards -- Evan Carter, Kinsley Burrow, Sam Strachan, Laney Chilton, Ezekial Griffis, Gracie Johnston, Brady Qualls, Shelby Clayton, Heath Pinti, Piper Batie, Ridge Austin, Tori Wallis, Zachery Carson, Kiera Ralph, Jose Bardales, Jorja Westrick.

Library Awards -- Elijah Zillman, Alyssa Leonard, Chase Gibson, Kyla Yust, Michael Simon, Nadiyah Thornton, Matthew Soper, MaKennah Bates, Braxten Pembleton, Naomi Nichols, Ian Womack, Raven Tracy, Nolan McBride, Brooklyn Lowery, Zane Banks, Addison Ashcraft.

Computer Awards -- Brayden Davidson, Sullivan Schaffer, Skyler Mathis, Montana Herron, Samuel Moore, Avery Clevenber, Porter Bird, Reece Wallace, Anthony Kedrowski, Naomi Nichols, Kevin Roach, Kierra Pollard, Schuyler Lucht, Rhiley Stone, William Tacker, Kinley Smith.

Music Awards -- Cameron Bedwell, Emmaline Teis, Jackson Harp, Claire Haak, Derek Albert, Leah Weiberg, Kyle Murphy, Makayla Ruopp, Jake Goodall, Gracy Robinson, Kael Rollo, Miah Orozco, Holden Jeffries, Emily Clark, Garrett May, Svea Stauffacher.

Art Awards -- Charlie Crider, Iris Gaither, Andy Gonzalez, Parker Pittman, Clayton Brock, Kennedy Bird, Ethan Simpson, Joseline Ramirez, Owen Thurlo, Yaritza Lopez, Ryan Butler, Addyson Lingo, Cason Harris, Baylee Provence, Christian Gallardo, Katey Stark.

Citizenship Awards -- Carson Mikel, Bailey Culshaw, Chase Gibson, Parker Pittman, Ezekial Griffis, Alexandria Grotts, Mason Randolph, Makayla Ruopp, Antonio Bolin, Mylee Woolard, Ryan Butler, Isabelle Mullen, Jackson Kontos, Rhiley Stone, William Tacker, Jorja Westrick.

Achievement Awards -- Brayden Davidson, Taylor Vanover, Jackson Harp, Claire Haak, Samuel Moore, Nevaeh Cole, Porter Bird, Teagan Muldoon, Connor Key, Mylee Woolard, Ridge Austin, Miah Orozco, Tanner Lundquist, Jazmine Carothers, Christian Gallardo, Cheyanne Schultz.

Perfect Attendance Awards -- Cameron Bedwell, Clayton Brock, MaKennah Bates, Teagon Muldoon, Kyle Murphy, Tori Wallis.

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