8th Graders and Parents, 

As we prepare for the Awards & Moving Up Ceremony for the 8th graders, we need your help to complete the below information. Please note the moving up information and scholarship application deadline is Friday, April 21st.
Moving Up Ceremony
Thursday, May 25 - 5:30 PM at First Methodist Waco

As we near the end of the current school year, we recognize the importance of 8th-grade students being promoted to the 9th-grade. More than ever before, the transition into High School, a time when grades become even more impactful with going on a student's transcript for college, and they get to have a ”High School” locker in the Brown Academic building is important to recognize. Our faculty and staff acknowledge this time as a significant milestone.

We will recognize all 8th graders at the end of May with a “Moving Up” ceremony that is connected to the school’s Awards Ceremony. All details will be announced in May.

The 8th Grade Moving Up presentation mimics much of how we recognize each Senior at the High School Awards Assembly. Each 8th-grader will be highlighted one-by-one with the information submitted through the online form below.
The Arminda Bewley Memorial Scholarship

Arminda Bewley worked at Vanguard from 1977-2011 and was devoted to students and families. She was the smile at the front desk, testing center, and library and was loved by all. Her patience, character, patriotism, and dedication impacted so many!

Through a collaboration with the school, an award with tuition scholarship is given by Arminda's family in her memory to a rising 9th-grader who exhibits faithfulness to friends, loyalty, a positive attitude towards all, respectfulness, and willingness to always provide more on their part with initiative.  
 
To be considered for this award and scholarship, 8th-grade students will need to submit a Google Form below by April 21st about why they would be the best candidate for this recognition. All entries will be reviewed by a committee to designate a recipient, and the winner will be announced in late May.
The deadline to submit the
Moving Up Ceremony Info and to Apply for the Arminda Bewley Memorial Scholarship is Friday, April 21st.