The Cougar's Den
A column from Van Wert City Schools

 

    Photo caption:  Van Wert Middle School is proud to recognize this year's recipients of the "COUGAR CHARACTER COUNTS AWARD".  This is the 6th year this award has been presented at VWMS.  This is an award recognizing young people of outstanding character. These students were chosen by the 8th grade Dynasty & Legacy Teams and the Forte team.  Forte Team - Alyssa Bowen & Eli Alvarez.  Legacy Team - Taylor Doidge & Kyle Keber.  Dynasty Team - Hayley Walker & Daniel Patterson.
 

    Photo caption:  Van Wert Middle School honors 2 students each year with the Archie Griffin-Ohio High School Athletic Association Sportsmanship Award.  This award recognizes one boy and one girl, who, through their actions and deeds exemplify sportsmanship and leadership in and around school.  We are pleased to announce that Julian Salinas and Karlyn Koontz are this years recipients of the Archie Griffin Award.
 

    Photo caption:  The Academic Scholar Award recognizes 8th grade students with the highest academic achievement at VWMS.  The distinction of the Academic Scholar Award is that a student must have earned straight A's through their entire middle school experience to receive the award.  Andrew Dingle, Sydney Dull, Holly Lawson, Lauren Mathew, McKenna Merkle & Daniel Patterson.