32 Wyandotte Students Honored as Top 10 Percent

The students weren't the only ones receiving high praise, however.

Each student also was permitted to bring two family members and the one educator who has made the largest impact on them during their education.

Some students brought teachers from their early elementary days, while others brought their favorite Roosevelt teacher. One student even brought her grandmother, who works in the district.

School Superintendent Carla Harting said she felt "lucky" to be able to attend her first Superintendent's Dinner as the annual event is “such a wonderful way to celebrate the success of our students and have an opportunity to recognize our excellent teachers.”

This year marks the 13th annual event and honored students with grade point averages ranging from 3.73 to 4.19.

"The students present tonight, the top 10 percent of the class of 2012, will be successful because they have an excellent work ethic, fulfill responsibilities and are self disciplined," she told the crowd. "You are all excellent students and we’re very proud of you."

As an educator herself, Harting said, she knows how touching it is to be one of the staffers asked to attend the dinner by a student.

“Being recognized tonight is probably the highlight of each staff member’s career and a way to show them that they make a difference," she said.

Here's the list of students who were honored, along with their chosen educator.

Brittany Aune (4.13) Ann Robb, Roosevelt teacher
Daniel Balavitch (4.19) Carol Resto, Monroe instructional aide
Kyra Burns (4.01) Bob Johnson, retired Roosevelt teacher
Alexandria Buscemi (4.14) Timothy Graham, Roosevelt teacher Isabella DeShantz-Cook (3.80) Sean Soules, Roosevelt teacher Nicole Dorris (3.75) Sheryl Brna, Roosevelt teacher Jaclyn Fronczak (3.79) Elissa Cumiskey, Roosevelt teacher and coach
Katelyn Gorecki (3.82) Kathy Kane, Roosevelt teacher Sara Grant (4.14) Mark Thorington, Wilson teacher Tyler Groat (3.91) Mike Quint, Roosevelt coach
Tyler Hamilton (4.02) Kristin McMaster, Washington principal
Veronica Hernandez (3.73) Gerald Fivecoat, Washington teacher
Kiley Kanowski (3.80) Kelly Lomas, Roosevelt teacher Katie Kelsey (3.73) Dave Lustig, Roosevelt coach
Lauren LaFramboise (4.08) Scott Falconberry, Roosevelt teacher Connie Lustig (3.88) Tanya Au, Roosevelt teacher Andrew McWilliams (4.10) Tina Weller, Roosevelt teacher Jessica Merideth (3.80) Gary Chesney, Roosevelt teacher Molly Needham (3.79) Mark Diroff, Roosevelt teacher Jasmine Parker (4.06) Marshall Wymore, Roosevelt teacher Sarah Pugh (4.01) John Mitroka, Roosevelt teacher Joshua Quillen (3.81) Rod Baker, Roosevelt teacher Cornelia Rieger (3.78) Tara Boller, Roosevelt teacher Cody Rowland (3.96) Lela Blake, Roosevelt teacher Megan Scalise (4.12) Colleen Minor, Roosevelt teacher and coach
Michelle Scribner (4.17) Rachel Noble, retired Wilson teacher
Joshua Simmons (3.95) Kathy Ebrahimi, Roosevelt teacher Kayla Smith (3.85) Mary Ellen Caruso, retired Washington teacher
Kristina Sullivan (3.86) Lynette Prinz, Taft and Jefferson teacher
Nicole Tank (3.74) Janet Haddad, Roosevelt teacher Erika Trevino (3.94) Terry Haley, Wilson teacher
Shaana Way (3.83) Mark D'Angelo, Roosevelt teacher

See the video above for some opening remarks. Check back in the days to come for videos of the students.