10th Annual Academy Awards!
Congratulations to all Academy Award nominees and winners!
Students were nominated by staff for their work ethic, academic achievement and participation within the Academy Pathways. The winners were announced at a banquet attended by their families and school staff.
Visionary award: Dr. Herl and the ISD Board of Education, Independence Chamber of Commerce
Freshman Academy Student of the Year: Ryley Bigham, Truman
Arts & Education Academy Student of the Year: Rosalyn Soto, Van Horn
Business Academy Student of the Year: Madison Jeffries, William Chrisman
Industrial Technology Academy Student of the Year: Jake West, Truman
Public Service Academy Student of the Year: Elle Cavanaugh, Truman
STEM Academy Student of the Year: Macaulay Ayala, Van Horn
Academies Teacher of the Year: Public Service Academy – Master Sergeant Jamaal Anderson, Van Horn
New Business Partner of the Year: Automated Control Systems
Business Engagement Award: The Missouri Area Health Education Center, ARYInc., Automatic Systems, Inc., Eichman Sales Associates, Ennovation Center, John Knox Village, Metropolitan Community Colleges of Kansas City, Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, Summit Salon Academy, United States Army, University Health, Worlds of Fun
Arts & Education Academy Business Partner of the Year: Tessa Pulido, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Director of Community Programs & Partnerships
Business Academy Business Partner of the Year: Lindsey Pundmann, Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager of Blue Ridge Bank and Trust
Industrial Technology Academy Business Partner of the Year: Bob Quirk of Morgan Miller Plumbing
Public Service Academy Business Partner of the Year: Battalion Chief John Borel of the Independence Fire Department
STEM Academy Business Partner of the Year: Bill Kurple, founder and CEO of Novus Power Products
