Garden City High School hosts annual Academic Department Awards Celebration
On May 29, students at Garden City High School in grades 9–12 were recognized for their academic excellence during the school’s annual Academic Department Awards Celebration.
The evening highlighted student achievement across disciplines, showcasing the hard work, talent and dedication that defined the school year. Principal Mr. Kevin Steingruebner opened the event by congratulating students for their accomplishments and encouraging them to continue pursuing academic growth.
Assistant Principal Ms. Mandi Stefankiewicz presented community awards to 10 students who demonstrated exceptional commitment to service. Mr. Steingruebner followed by presenting six educators’ awards, which included recognition for the valedictorian, salutatorian and National Merit Scholarship recipients.
Ms. Amanda Hauser, district coordinator of music and the arts, recognized 27 students for their outstanding achievements in visual and performing arts, presenting awards in areas such as photography, studio art, band, orchestra, chorus, color guard, theater arts and theater leadership.
Academic department leaders also honored students for excellence in their respective subject areas. Assistant Principal Mr. Connor Cohn presented the business award, while English lead teacher Ms. Diane Dolan recognized 25 students for their achievements in English, including honors in each grade level. Math coordinator Ms. Christina Cardella awarded eight students for outstanding performance in mathematics areas such as computer science and research. In the sciences, coordinator Ms. Joanna Rogosich recognized 22 students who excelled across various scientific fields including earth science, chemistry, physics, biology and engineering.
Social Studies Coordinator Ms. Jeanette Balantic honored 23 students for their academic excellence in history, government, human geography and other related subjects. Mr. Michael Berg, lead teacher for world languages, recognized 22 students for their achievement in German, Italian, Latin and Spanish.
In addition to school faculty, representatives from community organizations such as the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion presented special awards, further acknowledging student achievement and civic engagement.
The ceremony served as a celebration of academic success and a reflection of the dedication and success of Garden City High School’s students.
