Four students earned recognition from the PTO and Aptakisic teachers for
outstanding accomplishments and hard work in District 102. Kevin Cheng
and Catherine Pastuovic were selected for the Bob Basofin Awards; Renee
Jhu is the recipient of the 2011 PTO Douglas Parks Award; and Jacob
Victor is the recipient of the Excellence in Character Award.
Bob Basofin Awards
Each year, two
students, one boy and one girl, are selected for the Bob Basofin Awards
for commitment to service, community involvement, and leadership.
Congratulations to this year's students, Kevin Cheng and Catherine
Pastuovic.
Kevin Cheng immersed himself into many opportunities
that Aptakisic Junior High has to offer including the science fair,
National Junior Honor Society, Scholastic Bowl, Student Newspaper Club,
Art Club, Yearbook Club, and as stage crew/student director in the
school play. Kevin also taps into his leadership skills by serving in
student council. He has a 4.0 grade point average and is a member of the
AJHS Orchestra and Sforzando Strings groups and participated in the
Solo/Ensemble Contest.
Catherine Pastuovic not only strives for
excellence with a 4.0 grade point average, but also takes a leadership
role through her participation in the PALS program (Peers Achieving and
Leading to Success) and as an after school peer tutor for other
students. In addition, she participated in cross country, girls
volleyball, and chorus, as well asa competitor in the solo/ensemble
contest. She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and
through these experiences, she works to better the AJHS community of
learners.
Douglas Parks Award
Renee Jhu is
the recipient of the 2011 PTO Douglas Parks Award. She is a diligent,
hard worker with a 4.0 grade point average and is a member of National
Junior Honor Society. Renee participated in girls volleyball and shares
a love for art through the Art Club. Most important, she is polite and
courteous in all interactions with students, teachers, and staff. She
reaches out to other students as an after school peer tutor and through
the PALS program. AJHS is fortunate to have such an outstanding
student who models our District 102 Universal Values of Integrity in
such caring, conscientious ways. Congratulations Renee!
Excellence In Character Award
Jacob
Victor is a hard-working student who displays outstanding character,
assumes a leadership role, and treats others respectfully in all
interactions. He was nominated and chosen by his teachers to lay the
wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solder during the recent eighth grade
trip to Washington, D.C. He has participated in student council and the
Aptakisic Business Club, representing AJHS as a model "ambassador" of
collegiality and leadership. He has reached out to the community through
volunteering to participate in the evening Future Planning sessions for
Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102. Congratulations, Jacob!
