Botelle School sixth-graders Abigail Bennett, James Collado, Mason Russo and Nathaniel Schneider all advanced to middle school at Northwestern Regional School District #7 during graduation ceremonies held Tuesday.
All four students received awards reflecting their varying strengths. Abigail received the Scholarship Award; Mason, the Achievement Award; Nathaniel, the Michael J. Mulville Award, and James, the Barbara A. Mulville Award.
The Achievement Award is presented to a student who has shown improvement through hard work and determination, and the Scholarship Award recognizes academic excellence.
The Michael J. Mulville Award is given to a student who exemplifies outstanding citizenship, sportsmanship and character, while the Barbara A. Mulville Award goes to a student who exhibits outstanding responsibility, character and integrity.