Messer honors local 8th graders

June 15, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Indiana Republican Congressman Luke Messer honored 8^th-grade students from the 6^th Congressional District this week for their outstanding academic achievements.

Messer presented top students from each middle school in the 6^th District with the 8^th Grade Scholar Award at a ceremony in the Batesville Middle School this week. Students were nominated by teachers at each school to receive the recognition.

“These students are some of the best and brightest young minds in Indiana, and they should be very proud of their accomplishments,” Messer said. “I hope this recognition encourages these future Hoosier leaders to keep working hard, dream big and make a difference in the world.”

Messer delivered the keynote address to the students and their families. Batesville Community Schools Superintendent Paul Ketcham, Vice President of Human Resources at the Batesville Casket Company Mari Jo Moody, and Senior Vice President of Workforce Alignment at Ivy Tech Chris Lowery also spoke during the ceremony.

“Indiana is fortunate to have such bright, hard-working, and dedicated students,” Lowery said. “As we contemplate the future of our state, I am convinced we will be in good hands as these young people innovate, build, and lead all of us on the pathways to prosperity.”

The 8^th Grade Scholars Dinner was sponsored by Hillenbrand and Ivy Tech Community College and took place at Batesville High School.

The following students from each middle school received the 8^th Grade Scholar Award. INDIVIDUAL photos of each student who attended the ceremony can be downloaded by clicking on the student’s name.

All PHOTOS of the event are available HERE.

Batesville Middle School

Emily Meyer, photo #2 Emily Meyer

Jason Emsweller, photo #2 Jason Emsweller

St. Louis School

Olivia Raab, photo #2 Olivia Raab

*Benjamin Moster

Jac-Cen-Del Jr/Sr High School

Cloey Simon, photo #2 Cloey Simon

*Ryan Wilson

Milan Middle School

Karly Bushhorn, photo #2 Karly Bushhorn