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Bremen High School Celebrates Nearly 380 Students at Semester 1 Recognition Breakfast
"This group of students represents the best of Bremen and everything we're trying to do," said Dr. Rucinski, Principal of Bremen High School
Bremen High School honored nearly 380 students during its Semester 1 Student Recognition Breakfast on Thursday, January 8, celebrating academic excellence, dedication, leadership, and positive character in a festive and meaningful way.
Held during third period in the Main Gym, the event recognized students across a wide range of achievements, including those earning Honors with Distinction (straight A’s), perfect attendance, Top 5 Star Point earners, SSC All-Conference student-athletes, IHSA sectional qualifiers, and students personally nominated by Bremen staff for outstanding effort, growth, or character.
In addition, Bremen recognized the boys varsity soccer team for their regional championship and strong sectional performance, highlighting the school’s commitment to celebrating both academic and athletic success.
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“This group of students represents the best of Bremen and everything we’re trying to do,” said Dr. Rucinski, Principal of Bremen High School. “They’re juggling academics, extracurriculars, athletics, and service—and they’re excelling. They deserve to be celebrated.”
Students enjoyed a breakfast generously donated by Orland Bakery and St. Jude Bakery, along with a popular coffee bar from Pekoe & Bean. The celebration also featured Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo, creating a fun, party-like atmosphere that elevated the traditional breakfast experience. More than 150 students won bingo prizes, adding to the excitement of the morning.
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The recognition breakfast intentionally brought together students with varying accomplishments—from straight-A students and perfect attendance honorees to those being recognized for the first time.
“We want all of these students in the same room together,” said Ryan Blackwell, Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning. “That’s how we continue to build a positive school culture where students want to be here and want to do the right thing.”
As they returned to class wearing glow glasses and sharing their experience, organizers noted that the excitement creates a contagious buzz throughout the building—encouraging more students to strive for recognition in the future.
The Semester 1 Student Recognition Breakfast continues to be a meaningful tradition at Bremen High School, reinforcing the importance of celebrating hard work, character, and community in a way that students will remember.
