American Legion Award

During Lakeview Jr High’s Commencement Ceremony on Monday, June 4, 2012 the American Legion Award was presented to two students. Presenting the award was Mr. Elmer Mears and Mr. Paul Millbrandt. Mr. Mears is a member of Downers Grove American Legion Post. He served in the South Pacific as a radar technician during World War II. Mr. Millbrandt graduated Lakeview in 2000 and Downers Grove South in 2004. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard. He served time in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Mr. Millbrandt is currently attending National Lewis University. The American Legion Award was founded in 1978 and was presented to two graduates who demonstrated excellence in the areas of leadership, integrity and patriotism. Congratulations to Saima K and Michael T on winning the award.

Graduation 2012

The Eighth Grade Commencement Ceremony was held on Monday, June 4, 2012. During the ceremony several students received awards. Congratulations to all of the award winners: Mark Smith Memorial Math Award winner Nikitha G, Michael Neumann Memorial Science Award winner Marjorie B, Matt Gerrity Memorial Athletic Award winners Peter F and Joseph E, Leslee Gigous Memorial Athletic Award winners Stephanie W and Emma H, David Sweeney Memorial Art Award winner Joseph S, Corey Adams Memorial Character Award winner Patrick M, Kristen Biss Memorial Language Arts Award winner Julia P, Social Studies Award winner Sean B and Illinois Principal’s Award winners Georgia B and Cyrus S. In addition Three Year Academic Excellence Award winners were recognized as well. Congratulations to the Three Year Academic Excellence Award winners: Jonathan A, Georgia B, Marisa C, Sara F, Saima K, Andrew P, Natalia P, Marissa R, Margaret S, Matthew S, Megan S and Yvonne S.