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McKenzie Middle Honors Students

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McKENZIE (April 12) — The McKenzie Middle School held its annual honors banquet Tuesday evening. The event was sponsored by the McKenzie Rotary Club. Dr. Brooke Spivey Burress, a McKenzie alumnus and local optometrist, was the featured speaker.

Dr. Burress encouraged the honors students to not take life for granted; live and enjoy each moment. She noted life will happen soon enough so don’t wish moments away. Kindness was also crucial to her story as she quoted mother Teresa, “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” She added that people should foster relations with love and kindness.

The annual Melinda Garrett Leader of the Year award was present to Ethan Batton, the son of Chad and Josefina Batton. The award is presented each year to an eighth grade student who leads by example, chooses to do what is right, presents exemplary character, has outstanding work ethic, and is a friend to everyone.

Honors students from all four grades were presented certificates in noting their academic excellence. Students ranking in the top ten were present plaques from Principal Dorethea Royle and Assistant Principal George Ognibene.

5th Grade (Alphabetical Order): Kaleigh Champion, MaKayla Dabbs, Sophie Dameron, Ryan Davis, Clay Fowler, Liam Moore, Brin Murray, Dawson Reeder, Marlee Toombs, Frannie Trout and Routon Wilson.

6th Grade (Alphabetical Order): Ethan Bradberry, Aden Cook, Cooper Davidson, Molly Drewry, Eian Gibson, Alex Hughes, Katelyn Prather, Joseph Rogers, Jaycee Stafford and Egan Woodruff.

7th Grade (Alphabetical Order): Branson Baker, Wade Chandler, Allie Giles, Caitlyn Langley, Pedro Mendez, Madelyn Morris, Alessandra Ruiz, Maya Rutland, Brooklyn Shafer and Lydia Sumrok.

8th Grade (Alphabetical Order): Gracie Aird, Brody Berryhill, Tobey Brooks, Coleson Cook, Jayden Curtis, Katelynn Essary, Molly French, Landon McLearen, Landon Otis and Lukas Pride.