Independence Middle School recognized its eighth-grade students during a promotion ceremony held on the morning of June 2, marking an important milestone as students prepare to begin their high school careers.
Family members, teachers, staff, and administrators gathered to celebrate the Class of 2030 and recognize students for their hard work and accomplishments throughout their middle school years.
The ceremony featured a performance by the eighth-grade choir, which sang "Stand by Me," including special solos by Elaina Kotabish and Paige Noggle. Students were also honored with a variety of awards recognizing their achievements and contributions during their time at IMS.
Attendees heard remarks from Principal Haley Mueller, who congratulated students on their accomplishments and encouraged them as they take the next step in their educational journey. Student speakers Rachel Mehosky and Elle Pietrzak also addressed their classmates, reflecting on their middle school experiences and looking ahead to the future.
As the ceremony concluded, students celebrated their promotion to Independence High School, where they will continue their academic and extracurricular pursuits this fall.
Congratulations to the IMS Class of 2030, and best wishes for continued success in the years ahead.
LIST OF AWARDS
Highest GPA Award
Freddie Averre, Cameron Bauman, Isaac D’Anza, Carter Fahl, Finn McGovern, Emma Rollins, Allyson Suchan
US History
Elaina Kotabish, Scarlett Lewis
Science
Archer Dlugolinski, Carter Fahl
English/Language Arts
Jayden Musni, Emma Rollins (Enriched), Allyson Suchan
Mathematics
Cameron Bauman (Algebra), Lily Dlugolinski (Math 8), Luka Randjelovic (Math 8+)
Health/Physical Education
Michael Coletta, Ava Knam
Broadcast Media/WIMS
Carter Fahl, Ashleigh LeRoy
Computer Literacy
Giuliana Carlucci, Alyssa Haller, Luka Randjelovic
Art
Nathan Bakai, Alexis Conklyn
Family Consumer Science
Alex Brunovsky, Emma Noll
Spanish
Michael Coletta, Murielle Guirgis
Band
Cameron Bauman, Logan Wingate
Choir
Freddie Averre, Scarlett Lewis
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
Jayden Musni, Paige Noggle
Cuyahoga County ESC Humanitarian Award
Cameron Bauman
Principal's Award
Alex Barry, Violet Jacob, Karson Kirth
Blue & Gold Award
Christa Grimes, Xavier Loboda
Above & Beyond Award
Carter Fahl
Quiet Strength Award
Olivia Cerny, Dominic DiGeronimo
Golden Attitude Award
David DiGeronimo, Paige Noggle
Presidential Academic Excellence Awards
Students who have received a grade point average of 3.5-4.0 for each grade and the first two quarters of eighth grade, and achieved accelerated or advanced in math or reading on the State Tests.
Winifred Averre
Cameron Bauman
Giuliana Carlucci
Michael Caruso
Olivia Cerny
Camryn Clark
Alexis Conklyn
Isaac D'Anza
Dominic DiGeronimo
Archer Dlugolinski
Lily Dlugolinski
Carter Fahl
Easton Hanawalt
Henry Harrison
Elaina Kotabish
Lexie Lauschin
Ashleigh LeRoy
Scarlett Lewis
Zaina Makhlouf
Rachel Mehosky
Paige Noggle
Emma Rollins
Brody Schnell
Allyson Suchan
Zoe Bernice Touchstone
Andriy Tsirkot
Aubrey Volk
President Academic Achievement Awards
Students who have received a grade point average of 3.0-4.0 for each grade and the first two quarters of eighth grade,
Daniel Baker
Luke Bandi
Alexander Barry
Nola Buntura
Alister Carmean
David DiGeronimo
Austin Glass
Grady Glass
Ryan Gray
Murielle Guirgis
Alyssa Haller
Violet Jacob
Aiden Joyce
Ava Knam
Aiden Kwiatkowski
Xavier Loboda
Sela Makovits
Giada Martin
Finn McGovern
Jayden Musni
Emma Noll
Dominic Peluso
Charles Peters
Elle Pietrzak
Liam Polter
Luka Randjelovic
Lucas Repicky
Samuel Sabol
Anna Sibel
Max Svadba
Logan Wingate
Zachary Zimmerman
More than 70 photos have been posted to the district and IMS Facebook page!