​St. Michael-Albertville HS Students Receive Academic Awards

ST. MICHAEL, MN —St. Michael-Albertville High School held its annual Academic Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, where approximately 500 students were recognized for their academic success during the 2021-22 school year.

"The awards honored students for their commitment to learning and for their achievement in the classroom," the school said in a statement. "Congratulations to all award winners, and thank you to their parents/guardians for their continued encouragement and support of their education."

Among the biggest awards handed out were:

Student of the Year Awards: These are selected by the staff, who choose a student in each class based on academic performance, participation in the classroom and contributions outside of the classroom. The award is considered the highest honor given to STMA students.

• Claire Kvant, Grade 9
• Justin Mehes, Grade 10
• Ashton Szymanski, Grade 11
• Trinity Hanif, Grade 12.

• Olivia Brill
• Trinity Hanif
• MaryGrace Steffl
• Janelle Sylvester

AAA Awards: The Minnesota State High School League sponsors the AAA awards, which are given to seniors who excel in academics, athletics, and arts:

• Kazmer Beaudry
• Ellie Breuer

ExCEL Awards: The Minnesota State High School League sponsors the ExCEL awards, which are given to juniors who are active in school activities, show leadership qualities, and volunteer in their community.

• Hannah Kvant
• Owen VanDeRiet

In addition:

• Sarah DeMatteis was named a National Merit Scholarship finalist.
• Abigail Dolan was honored for having work selected for the National K-12 Ceramics Exhibition.
• Sophia Apold received a National Scholastic Art & Writing Contest gold medal for painting.
• Praise Hanson received a National Scholastic Art & Writing Contest gold medal for photography.
• Livia Proudlock received a National Scholastic Art & Writing Contest gold medal for sculpture.