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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

And the Award Goes to…




BY ALICIA ERRTHUM

Academic and Artistic Achievement Awards Night is an event that recognizes Western Dubuque High School students who have reached extraordinary goals throughout the year, whether it be in band, math club, speech, art, writing, or GPA.  The invitation is sent out formally by mail with a letter inside informing parents of their student’s triumphs and encouraging them to attend the ceremony held in honor of students such as their own.  This event takes place on the evening of May 9th.  From 6:00-7:00 p.m., the public may view the art projects on display in the WDHS Art Show, which is to be held in the north gymnasium.  Thereafter, at 7:00 p.m., the crowd will shift down to the old gymnasium, which is where the academic portion of the night takes over.  Teachers present the awards, and each student in the crowd waits with bated breath until his or her name is called.  As the night progresses, students proudly march across the stage to receive  awards such as the President’s Education Excellence Awards, Young Leader Awards, Student Council, Westerner Staff, Best in Class, and many, many more.  As the evening of splendor comes to a close, congratulations are exchanged, pictures are taken, and plaques are clutched with triumph as each young scholar makes his or her way back home. 

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