Harper Creek Community Schools hosted the 69th Annual American Legion Awards. In addition to the ceremony, Harper Creek Middle School invited all recipients along with their families to a dinner in the HC High School cafeteria.
The American Legion Award is given to sixth-grade students whom their classmates have voted on. Each homeroom chooses one boy and one girl who exhibit the qualities of Courage, Patriotism, Honor, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. Visit the American Legion website to learn more about this honor.
Recipients from Harper Creek Middle School are
- Jake Allen
- Ella Asher
- Shelby Barnes
- Calvin Davis
- Katherine Duckworth
- Jacob Gallagher
- Hailey Green
- Carter Grzegorzewski
- Brynley Hard
- Grady Kape
- Patrick Klien
- Zackary Laupp
- Noah Martin
- Sarah Murphy
- Adilyn Waterson
- Lyla Zummer
Congratulations to all the American Legion Award recipients and their families on receiving this honor!

Marlis grew up in the shadows of the campus of Michigan State University. Growing up in a college town is one of the many things she appreciates about her childhood. She developed a love for learning and reading early on and has sustained this through adulthood. Although teaching is a second career for her, this love has shaped how she goes about her job as a teacher for Harper Creek.
Congratulations to Ella Laupp on her winning essay!

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