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GMCS students recognized with Board Scholar Awards

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National Rodeo Qualifier riders also recognized

The Board Room of the Student Support Center, 640 Boardman Ave., was filled to the brim Nov. 18 for the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education meeting.

Students from 15 different schools across the district were present to receive Board Scholar Awards from the Board of Education.

GMCS Superintendent Mike Hyatt voiced his appreciation to the parents and families of students.

“They could not get where they are with their achievements without your support,” Hyatt said.

 

TEST SCORES

Hyatt said the students who were recognized scored an “Advanced” rank during last spring’s state test.

“This is not an easy test,” Hyatt said. “This is something that is actually quite difficult, especially scoring that high.”

“The students in this room would not be here in this room without the support systems at home and in the classroom,” GMCS Asst. Superintendent Gerald Horacek said. “We really appreciate what you do for your children and we want you to know the focus at the district is students. This is what you get as a result when you do that.”

 

RODEO SPORTS

While the bulk of the ceremony was for students’ academic success, a handful of students were also recognized for their athletic prowess in rodeo sports that are recognized by the New Mexico Activities Association.

Ben Chavez, athletic director for GMCS,  said, “What a great night to be here, where everything is about recognition for the students.”

Four individuals made it into the finals for state, and some did qualify for the National Rodeo. The district wanted to make sure it recognized these students, Chavez added.

The students are:

Matthew Jodie, third place in steer wrestling;

Landon Munoz, fourth place in steer wrestling;

Kaden Jodie, third place  in breakaway roping and fourth place in team roping;

Hunter Gonzales, second place in bull riding. He will represent the district in the finals.

“We’re so proud of you guys, keep doing what you’re doing,” Chavez said.

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