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DISTINGUISHED STUDENTS CHOSEN

June 11, 2008 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

(L-R) Jeff Krudop, Beth Krudop, Ale Krudop, Morgan Eckert, Michele Eckert, and Andy Eckert

Allen County Non-Public Schools have chosen two students to represent their school as the Distinguished Students. Each school sets their own criteria. St. Joe / St. Elizabeth School selects their Distinguished Students with the following criteria: academic, leadership, stewardship, and Christian attitude.

The Non-Public schools are area Catholic, Lutheran & Christian Schools.

The ACNPSA Distinguished Students Award Ceremony was held at the Grand Wayne Center, May 12th, 7:30-9 AM. A breakfast ceremony was held to honor each of the Distinguished students. Each student was recognized with a certificate and a medal.

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