London Barnes
Bluff Ridge Elementary
London is being nominated because she is an amazing, well-rounded student. She excels in academics, but she is also a wonderful leader at our school. She exhibits a positive outlook and attitude that sets a great example for other students. She is an enthusiastic learner, and her enthusiasm spreads to others in the school. She is responsible and reflective. London is unique because she uses every opportunity to seek new challenges to improve her learning. She strives to reach her full potential. She shows initiative and looks for ways to get involved. London is very involved in ballet. She goes to the Clytie Adams Ballet School 3 times a week. She is a member of student council. She has been a member of the Hope Squad. London has helped with our school Recycling Program (paper and cans). She is very involved with her church. She participated and won an award in the Martin Luther King Jr. speech contest. She auditioned for a special part in the Nutcracker. London has achieved our 6th grade 40 book goal. She has earned our “think 30” TTM Math Club Award. She has won the school spelling bee. She maintains excellent grades.

Preston Haney
Preston is one of the best role models Bluff Ridge Elementary has at school. He is not only an example in the classroom, but also in the community. In the classroom Preston continually gives one hundred percent for every assignment or project that is given to him. His attitude towards his education is always positive and always wants to better himself. Outside of the classroom Preston is kind and a friend to everyone he meets. He is supportive of other students and wants to help whenever he can. He is a student that is always willing to go above and beyond to help another student become successful.
Preston has been a member and leader of the Bluff Ridge Elementary Hope Squad for the last two years. He is also a player for The Syracuse Football Team, and his leadership from the classroom is present as a leader on the football team he plays for.
Preston’s positivity and perseverance makes him a unique student. He expects the best of himself and continues to work hard until he reaches his goals. He never lets a setback get in his way, he has excellent problem-solving skills to overcome any challenges that comes his way.