Middle School Celebration of Academic Excellence 2025
On April 24, 2025, HHCA proudly recognized the outstanding academic accomplishments of our Middle School students during our annual Middle School Celebration of Academic Excellence. This special event highlights the hard work, intellectual curiosity, and Christ-centered character of students who have pursued excellence in academics and the arts.
From high academic achievement and creative excellence to meaningful contributions within our learning environment, these students exemplify HHCA’s mission to glorify God through excellence in learning.
Congratulations to the following students for their 2024-2025 achievements:
South Carolina Junior Scholars
We are thrilled to celebrate the following 8th-grade students who have been recognized as South Carolina Junior Scholars for their exceptional performance on the PSAT. These students scored 550 or higher in the Reading section or 530 or higher in the Math section, earning state-level recognition for academic promise:
- Austin Broene
- Georgia Chapman
- Sofia Diaz
- Stella Doerger
- Amanda Drury
- Calvin McKiddie
- Clara Snell
National Junior Beta Club Inductees
The National Junior Beta Club recognizes students who maintain high academic excellence and strong character. To qualify, students must hold an average of 93 or above in all academic classes, with no grade below 90. We are pleased to announce the following inductees:
6th Grade National Junior Beta Club
- Jackson Borack
- Preston Hunter
- Claire McKay
- Clara McKiddie
- Mason Melious
- Riley O’Brien
- Claire Schilling
- Leah Tatro
- Marleigh Thompson
- Rorie Zuniga
7th Grade National Junior Beta Club
- Abigail Curbo
- Jak Gardner
- Tyler Lindstedt
- Anne Hatton Mitchell
- Chloe Priester
- Ava Rolen
- Caleb Simms
- Amanda Skager
- Bishop Vance
- Grace Vento
- Reghan Walters
Departmental Highest Average Awards
These students achieved the highest academic averages in their respective subject areas:
English Department
- English 6: Clara McKiddie
- English 7: Alicia Cano, Emery Michner, Heidi Weaver
- English 8: Sofia Diaz
History Department
- Social Studies 6: Marleigh Thompson
- Social Studies 7: Emery Michner
- American History: Amanda Drury, Calvin McKiddie, Fynn Willman
Math Department
- Math 6: Claire Schilling
- Math 7: Sienna Reed-Arquez
- Prealgebra (6th & 7th Grade): Caleb Simms
- Prealgebra (8th Grade): Baleigh Hoffman
- Algebra 1 Honors (7th & 8th Grade): Fynn Willman, Tucker Zietz
- Geometry Honors (8th Grade): Calvin McKiddie
Science Department
- Science & Technology 6: Leah Tatro
- Science & Technology 7: Emery Michner
- Physical Science & Technology 8: Amanda Drury
Merit Awards
The Merit Award is given based on the criteria of attitude, diligence, and a desire to learn. Mentors nominated students, being mindful of the areas of agency, collaboration, and written and oral communication. Nominees from all departments were consolidated, and those students nominated by multiple mentors but not receiving the highest academic average award in any course were the recipients of the award.
The Merit Award winners represent students who consistently produced high-quality projects, made meaningful contributions to class discussions, and demonstrated ownership of their learning that elevated and impacted the classroom environment.
6th Grade Merit Awards
- Jane Hunt
- Cadence Libman
- Tre Romine
7th Grade Merit Awards
- Jacob Broene
- Zoe Burger
- Matthew Pegram
- Reghan Walters
8th Grade Merit Awards
- Austin Broene
- Abbigail Cooke
- Molly Feldmann
- Grace McGuire
- Hailey O’Connell
- Henley Scarbro
- Clara Snell
- Aly Watson
NASA TechRise Challenge Recognition
We honor the students selected by NASA to represent HHCA in the 2025 NASA TechRise Student Challenge, with their experiment “Surfin’ the Sound Waves” set to launch into the upper atmosphere this summer. These students designed, built, and tested a real-world science experiment under the mentorship of NASA engineers:
- Keyli Andrade
- Stone Burd
- Georgia Chapman
- Amanda Drury
- Jeremiah Frazier
- Pierce Hudgens
- Eleanor Mitton
- Ryan Strebe
- Tucker Zietz
Fine Arts Recognition
Visual Arts Excellence
- Abbagail Cooke
- Emery Michner
- Ben Parker
Music Class Awards
- Leadership in Strings: Campbell Taylor
- Leadership in Chorus: Molly Feldmann, Henley Scarbro
- Excellence in Band: Georgia Chapman, Tabitha Musser, Caleb Craddock, Aaron James Jackson
Theater Awards
- Excellence in Middle School Musical Theater: Caleb Craddock, Hailey O’Connell
- Excellence in Middle School Dramatic Theater: Claire Schilling, Keyli Andrade
- Excellence in Middle School Technical Theater: Abbagail Cooke
Director’s Awards for Middle School Theater
The Director’s Awards for Theater honor students who demonstrate exceptional dedication and commitment beyond the classroom. These recipients have devoted countless hours to bringing productions to life, showcasing their passion, teamwork, and creativity. This year, Middle School recipients participated in all productions available to their grade: Willy Wonka Jr., Annie Jr., and our Summer Camp shows, leaving a lasting impact both on and off the stage.
- Georgia Chapman
- Molly Feldmann
- Campbell Guscio
- Sienna Reed-Arquez
- Amelia Skager
- Rich Walls
Inspiring the Next Generation
Each of these awards represents more than just academic achievement—they symbolize character, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence that defines our Middle School community at HHCA. Congratulations to all of our award recipients!