7th Grade Faculty Award
This year's award goes to a student who embodies the essence of dedication and kindness within our school community. She has shined brightly this year, demonstrating a conscientious and dedicated approach to her schoolwork while exuding kindness and patience towards her classmates.
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Richard and Eric Dong Scholarship for Music
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The first recipient is a sixth grader who stands out as a fantastic artist whose attention to detail is obvious when observing his work. From Surrealism to sculpture he is imaginative and creates pieces that are interesting to look at as well as aesthetically pleasing.
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The third award goes to a magnificent saxophone player, who settles for nothing less than excellence on his instrument every day. He has made remarkable strides this year, refining his tone and expanding his musical repertoire. His passion shines brightly and inspires many peers.
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Lola Wallden Memorial Scholarship
 In memory of Mrs. Wallden’s 36 years of service to the students at Clairbourn, the trustees established the Lola Wallden Memorial Scholarship Fund to recognize the fourth or fifth grade student who has demonstrated hard work and persistence, qualities that Mrs. Wallden found to be most important in developing quality individuals.
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Ann Wakefield
Pearson Humanitarian Scholarship
 Ann Pearson loved her work. She saw the good in her students, and loved the spirit that characterizes today’s middle schoolers. Her door was always open to students, parents, and colleagues alike. We honor her memory by recognizing the qualities she cherished in today’s recipient. This award is open to any sixth grader who shows enthusiasm in three areas: attitude, behavior, and achievement.
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Scott Studenmund Scholarship for Leadership, Commitment, and Service
 This award stands as a lasting tribute to Scott's unsurpassed example of these qualities and more. Setting this high standard before our students will encourage the best and brightest to strive for even higher success. To further this goal, Dr. and Mrs. Woody Studenmund established this fund in 2014.
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Niijar Sportsmanship Scholarship
 In appreciation for what Clairbourn meant to them and in recognition of the difference our sports program made in the lives of their three sons, a gift was made to establish this fund. The Nijjar Sportsmanship Scholarship is designed to recognize the fifth through seventh grade student who has demonstrated dedication, persistence, team spirit, and outstanding good sportsmanship on Clairbourn School sports teams. |
John Eric Beckstrom Scholarship
 As President of the Clairbourn Board of Trustees, he worked to ensure young people would have the advantages of an excellent, independent school education. Today we recognize a student who has demonstrated these qualities of working hard in the combined areas of academics, citizenship, and athletics.
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Robert W. Nafie Endowment Gift
The purpose of the fund is to ensure the continuation of educational excellence at Clairbourn School. Each year at this time, a gift is made from this fund to benefit the school in an area of special interest. It is hoped that this endowment fund will continue to grow and will become a lasting legacy of encouragement and support for Clairbourn’s educational excellence.
 Past gifts from the Robert W. Nafie Endowment Fund include musical instruments for the orchestra program, a miniature Manor House play house for the Seiter Family Early Childhood Center, a series of talks on global ethics and their importance to student leadership development, leadership opportunities for the Clairbourn Student Council, and a 3D printer now in use in the Innovation Lab.
This year’s endowment gift will go toward the replacement of the carpet in the Multi-Purpose Building. Thank you to those who have contributed to the Nafie Endowment!
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8th Grade Faculty Award
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This year’s award goes to an exceptional individual whose presence enriches our school community in countless ways. Described by her teachers as thoughtful, kind, and diligent, her commitment to excellence shines through in every aspect of her academic journey.
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President's Awards for Academic Excellence
This year, the award
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Asal E. and Joseph A. |
Alex J. Robertson Memorial Award
 Mr. Robertson loved young people and wanted to give them the chance to succeed in both academics and athletics. This award presented in Mr. Robertson’s honor is often referred to as the Scholar-Athlete Award. This year's recipient reflects excellence in both athletics and academics.
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Outstanding Graduate
 The Outstanding Graduate is nominated by the faculty after careful consideration of all students. Candidates are considered on the basis of their record at previous schools (if any), their record at Clairbourn, and the significance of their contribution to the Clairbourn community.
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Eighth Grade Speeches
Good Morning everyone, I am Marc Cheung. I have been at Clairbourn for 11 years, from pre-school all the way to 8th grade. Before I start off this speech, I would like to thank my parents, classmates, teachers, and everyone who helped me. You, and my Clairbourn education, have taught me the value of asking the right questions. Let me ask you something: How many questions have you asked in your life? What were they about? How many of them were to help others?
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End-of-Year
Sports Awards
We are proud to recognize our athletes with end-of-year sports awards for their commitment and sportsmanship. Seventh and eighth grade athletes who earn their Clairbourn Letter C have participated in at least three major sports at a high level.
Each student has the opportunity to letter in both seventh and eighth grade. The first time a student earns their letter, they receive their Clairbourn Letter C. The second time a student earns their letter, they receive a gold pin for every sport they played, plus a gold paw if they participated in all 5 major sports.
The following seventh graders have earned their first year Letter C:
 Seventh grade girls: Jasmine, Melody, Mary, Bella, Sima, Bea, Fiona, Arissa, Malena, Ruby
Seventh grade boys: Matthew B, Lennon, Darren, Tommy, Matty, Anthony, Teddy, Jerry
The following eighth graders have earned their second year gold pins:
Eighth grade girls: Asal, Vicky, Madeline, Isabelle, Christina
Eighth grade boys: Joseph, Arthur, Jayden, Jerry C., Marc, Simon, Valen, Jerry Z.
Each athlete’s enthusiasm, perseverance, progress and resilience are admired by our coaches and school. We know the experience you gain from your contribution will prove to be valuable in the years ahead.
Congratulations everyone on your progress and success in sports during the 2023-2024 school year!
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Celebrating Music Achievement
We recognized fourth to eighth grade students who showed an unwavering commitment by investing time in their daily practice and collaboration with their peers. They passed the general musical knowledge tests and performed leveled pieces on their specific instrument.
We used the music levels inspired by the nationwide standard throughout the United States:
Level 1: elementary level
Level 2: middle school level
Level 3: high school level
Level 4: college or competitive high school level
Level 5: competitive university level
Level 6: professional level
Clairbourn Music Levels expanded from the six levels into sub-parts in order to give the students more goals to readily achieve. We currently have students who are playing at the elementary school level, many at the middle school level, quite a few at the high school level and one that recently passed a playing test at the college level!
Using these testing levels allows students to improve at their own pace. We are proud of our Cougars' dedication.
Congratulations!
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Q4 Honors and
Music Awards
Clairbourn is committed to creating Scholars and Leaders with Heart.
We shared the quarter four academic achievements of our hard-working middle school students this week. Students achieving Head's List status have earned no grade less than an "A" in their academic subjects and no grade less than a "1". Students achieving Honor Roll status have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher and no grade less than a "B" in their academic subjects and no grade less than a "1".
Your commitment in academic pursuits shows in all you do and we are so proud of each of you!
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2024 Clairbourn Cardboard Regatta
Teams of five eighth graders built boats out of cardboard, plastic sheeting and duct tape for the annual Clairbourn Cardboard Regatta. The construction process included wonderful teamwork, cooperation and determination. All three teams showed how much they can achieve when they work together. Three boats entered the regatta, all of which were able to float at least until people got into them!
First up are the winners of the submarine award. This dubious distinction is earned by the team whose boat sinks the quickest. We had one team sink pretty quickly, and then they made an impressive effort to continue as a submarine. Jerry C., Jayden, Marc, Madeline and Eudora will have their names permanently sharpied onto the Submarine Trophy.
The two remaining boats were propelled across the water by their crews of one or two people, earning five points per person for each completed length of the pool. In the end, one team reigned supreme and earned a total of 40 points for four full lengths completed by their two sailors. Their names will be permanently sharpied onto the Regatta Champions trophy.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Clairbourn Cardboard Regatta: Joseph, Jerry Z., Amanda, Christina and Isabelle.
Thank you to middle school science teacher Ms. Vinnedge for running this annual event, Mrs. Messler for being the scorekeeper and Mr. Ball for lifeguarding. A special shoutout goes to Mr. Beaber for designing and laser-cutting the medals for our winners!
Great job eighth grade Cougars for showing your teamwork and sportsmanship!
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