West Liberty-Salem High School recently hosted its 20th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet, celebrating the achievements of students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. This year, a total of 85 students were recognized for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher throughout their academic careers, with some students beginning this achievement as early as 8th grade.
The banquet serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of these students, many of whom balance rigorous coursework with extracurricular activities such as athletics, the arts, and community involvement. Their ability to excel academically while contributing to various aspects of school life highlights their commitment to personal growth and success.
A cherished tradition of the event is the opportunity for seniors, who have been honored for at least two years, to recognize an educator who has significantly impacted their academic journey. This moment allows students to express gratitude to teachers who have inspired and guided them throughout their education. The honored students and their chosen educators are listed below.
The Academic Excellence Banquet not only acknowledges individual achievements but also reinforces West Liberty-Salem High School’s dedication to fostering a culture of academic excellence. By celebrating these accomplishments, the school continues to encourage students to strive for success and embrace a lifelong love of learning.
This year, we are pleased to announce the following students honored at the 20th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet, categorized by grade level:
9th Grade Honorees
Delaney Anane-Sefah
James Brehm
Jerome Cordrey
Bridgette Fisher
Eli Gilley
Isla Leichty
Robert Park
David Roberts
Bentley Sadlier
Emma Schmelzer
Rachel Stanford
Caydon Stir
Ashlyn Taylor
Arianna Weaver
10th Grade Honorees
Lyla Breon
Patrick Brooks
Alivia Campbell
Zoe Carter
Audrianna Evilsizor
Savannah Gluckle
Braden Hershberger
Conner Leichty
Kash LeVan
Emma Liggett
Claire Ling
Xzavior Nicholl
Ashlyn Pope
Maverick Reames
Isabelle Sarver
Noah Sarver
Benjamin Wall
Sarah Windle
11th Grade Honorees
Ava Astorino
Brock Burgel
Victoria Douthwaite
Geneva Estep
Lyndee Harrison
Addison Hutton
Brady Kauffman
Dylan King
Caleb Ling
Emery Longaberger
Brevin Louden
Ivy Matthews
Levi Miller
Sadie Paul
Ava Poppe
Kaylee Powell
Abbie Thoman
12th Grade Honorees & Honored Staff
Owen Barger – Honored Staff: Mrs. Trista Havens
Jessa Beard – Honored Staff: Mr. Aaron Gall
Teagan Boyd
Aaron Campbell – Honored Staff: Mrs. Stephanie Spencer
Ava Chamberlain – Honored Staff: Mr. Matt Sertell
Audrey Collins – Honored Staff: Mr. Andy Cotrell
Isabella Hardwick – Honored Staff: Ms. Louise Dunham
Caleb Hershberger – Honored Staff: Mr. Tim Wolfe
Ava Johnson – Honored Staff: Mrs. Crystal Johnson
Delaney Jones
Illa Kerns – Honored Staff: Mr. Paul Waibel
Taran Logwood – Honored Staff: Mr. Brian Yoder
Londyn Loveless – Honored Staff: Mrs. Stephanie Spencer
Luke McGill – Honored Staff: Mr. Brian Yoder
Madeline McGill – Honored Staff: Mr. Andy McGill
Daniel Neer – Honored Staff: Mrs. Brandie Roberts
Nathan Neuerman – Honored Staff: Mrs. Renee Arnold
Isaiah Reames – Honored Staff: Mr. Brian Yoder
Max Rudolph – Honored Staff: Mr. Aaron Lauck
Quentin Rudolph – Honored Staff: Mr. Aaron Lauck
Craig Stanford – Honored Staff: Mr. Brian Yoder
Kennedy Wallace – Honored Staff: Mr. Brian Yoder
Akira Whitman – Honored Staff: Mrs. Stephanie Spencer
Bexley Wilcoxon
Congratulations to all the honorees!
9th:
Row 1 Caydon Stir
2: Bridgette Fisher, David Roberts, Ashlyn Taylor
3: James Alcorn, Eli Gilley, Rachel Stanford, Delaney Anane-Sefah
4: James Brehm, Robert Park, Jerome Cordrey, Isla Leichty, Arianna Weaver
Not Pictured: Carter Henderson, Levi Kitchen, Bentley Sadlier
10th-
1: Savannah Gluckle, Lyla Breon, Alivia Campbell, Brayden Hershberger, Zoe Carter, Sarah Windle
2: Patrick Brooks, Xzavior Nicholl, Connor Leichty, Claire Ling, Emma Liggett
3: Kash LeVan, Audrianna Evilsizor, Belle Sarver, Noah Sarver, Benjamin Wall
Not Pictured: Thaddeus Kitchen, Ashlyn Pope, Maverick Reames, Mariska Smith
11th:
1: Brady Kauffman, Sadie Paul, Geneva Estep, Victoria Douthwaite
2: Addison Hutton, Ava Poppe, Lyndee Harrison, Emery Longaberger, Abbie Thoman, Kaylee Powell
3: Brock Burgel, Levi Miller, Caleb Ling, Dylan King, Brevin Louden
Not Pictured Ava Astorino, Dustin Bolton, Elijah Christison, Naomi Cole, Emma Smith
12th:
1: Jessa Beard, Ava Johnson, Delaney Jones, Londyn Loveless, Akira Whitman, Bexley Wilcoxon
2: Ava Chamberlain, Teagan Boyd, Illa Kerns, Kennedy Wallace, Isabella Hardwick, Nathan Neurerman
3: Aaron Campbell, Daniel Neer, Audrey Collins, Maddie McGill, Craig Stanford
4: Owen Barger, Caleb Hershberger, Luke McGill, Taran Logwood, Isaiah Reames, Max Rudolph, Quentin Rudolph
Not Pictured: Eli Adkins, Rebekah Hudson, Grant Saylor