Bellefontaine Elementary School held its first Chieftain Leader ceremony of the school year earlier this month.
Students in grades PreK-2 were recognized for following the B-Block pledge every day.
The pledge is to be safe, be respectful, and be a learner.
Bellefontaine Police Chief Chris Marlow presented each recipient with their award.
Here is a list of each award recipient (student, grade):
Carter Jackson – PreK
Orville Pope – PreK
Oliver Meyer – PreK
Emilia Doup – PreK
Emery Cauley – Kindergarten
Nova Baldauf – Kindergarten
Willow Jarrell – Kindergarten
Gianna Dinovo – Kindergarten
Quinn LaBatt – Kindergarten
Haisley Godwin – Kindergarten
Jeffrey Salmons – Kindergarten
Lucy Peak – 1st Grade
Kaydence Collier – 1st Grade
Elnora Smith – 1st Grade
Vaileen Valencia – 1st Grade
Emmarae Worrell – 1st Grade
Bailey Foulk – 1st Grade
Kris Scheiderer – 1st Grade
Isaiah Shurelds – 2nd Grade
Ella Jenkins – 2nd Grade
Savannah Heritage – 2nd Grade
Bryor Trout – 2nd Grade
Landyn Steed – 2nd Grade
Alexa Casanas – 2nd Grade
Max Noe – 2nd Grade
Aubree Lewis – 2nd Grade
Each student rang a bell after receiving their award.
Each recipient also received a T-shirt.
The ceremony is held after each nine-week grading period.
It’s the sixth year for the program at BES.
Photo: Chieftain Leader award winners with Bellefontaine Police Chief Chris Marlow
Front row, left to right: Emery Cauley, Nova Baldauf, Willow Jarrell, Gianna Dinovo, Quinn LaBatt, and Haisley Godwin
Middle row: Jeffrey Salmons, Emmarae Worrell, Bailey Foulk, Kris Scheiderer, Aubree Lewis, Lucy Peak, and Kaydence Collier
Back row: Isaiah Shurelds, Ella Jenkins, Chief Marlow, Savannah Heritage, Bryor Trout, Landyn Steed, Alexa Casanas, and Max Noe
Not pictured: Elnora Smith, Vaileen Valencia, Carter Jackson, Orville Pope, Oliver Meyer, and Emilia Doup