The Columbia Falls High School recently held its annual year-end junior high awards ceremony. Quinn Clark was named the most outstanding eighth grader. There were 15 nominees.

The award recognizes an eighth grader who is “a student who is a good citizen, an eager learner, and is involved in school life and extra-curricular activities or activities in the community. This person sets a good example for other students.”

Due to coronavirus concerns, the event was held outside and a pouring rain expedited the process to just a half-hour ceremony.

Here’s the remaining awards:

Most Improved

A student who has improved since the 7th grade or since the beginning of 8th grade. This might be in academics, behavior, or both.

49 nominees, 9 winners

Brookann Lauria

Chris Ciraolo

Bradley Fields

Paris Jerome

Terrance Toavs

Lauren Mahncke

Jasmine Temple

Nate Martin

Izech Hooker

Citizenship

An ethical student that you would like to have living next door to you. Someone who shows those characteristics that make them a valued member of our world.

61 nominees, 13 winners

Alex Branstetter

Bradley Fields

Justin Bjelland

Ruby Davis

Alexandria Oberholtzer

Cash Byrd

Conner Presnell

Canyon Masters

James Friske

Malaki Simpson

Sophie Robbins

Troy Morrison

Colton Little

Scholastic

A student who shows consistent and high academic achievement.

32 nominees, 13 winners

Quinn Clark

Rachel Cincis

Ilah McKenzie

James Friske

Sophie Robbins

Logan Peterson

Demye Rensel

Hope McAtee

Ruby Davis

Troy Morrison

Abbey Biel

Cash Byrd

Jolie Friar

Work Effort

A student who shows strong desire to learn and who consistently puts forth more effort than is requested.

61 nominees, 11 winners

Alex Branstetter

Rachel Cincis

Demye Rensel

Logan Peterson

James Friske

Hope McAtee

Welcome Chapman

Kyra Bruner

Quinn Clark

Madison Moultray

Evan Fisher