Students shined during the Springfield City School District’s Business Advisory Council (BAC) Award of Excellence ceremony this spring, where nearly 200 students were recognized for their achievements, and thousands of dollars were awarded in college scholarships. This was the largest group of students recognized in the award’s history.
The BAC Award of Excellence program recognizes high school students who have earned at least a 3.3 GPA and have excelled in the areas of service, character and leadership. Eligible students submitted an application and received a reference from an adult, both of which were then scored by area business leaders.
During the program, eight scholarships were awarded for a total of $10,000. The BAC awarded five (5) $500 scholarships with the help of generous community donations, and Topre, a Springfield manufacturing company, awarded three (3) $2,500 scholarships.
The BAC awarded scholarships to the following SCSD seniors: Lakyah Anderson, Pierre Damas Bel, Bailey Hayden, Sophia Meadows and Chris Summers. The scholarships awarded by Topre are reserved for students who have declared their intent to study in a STEM field during college. Topre awarded scholarships to seniors Elijah Cave, Serenity Davis and Marck Merove.
SCSD Superintendent Dr. Bob Hill said the Award of Excellence ceremony is a powerful example of what students can achieve with hard work, determination and the support of their families, educators and the greater community.
“We’re incredibly proud to recognize these outstanding scholars who are not only leading in the classroom, but are developing into incredibly well-rounded individuals who are ready to make their mark,” he said.