ACE Awards 2025

April 24, 2025

2025

Hosted by Sangamon County Jr. High Schoolmasters ’

Welcome to the Sangamon County Jr. High School ACE Award Luncheon Sponsored by the Sangamon County Jr. High Schoolmasters ’ Association

The Sangamon County Jr. High Principals Association annually recognizes students who enhance their school environment by bringing positive contributions above and beyond the norm to their classrooms, teams activities, and beyond. The ACE Awards was started in 1997 from the suggestion and leadership of Tony Cerveny, principal at that time at Auburn Jr. High School. The original site for the luncheon was the Heritage House restaurant. Eventually the recognition event found a home at the Golden Corral where students could socialize and enjoy a fun lunch together. The event is now held at Erin ’ s Pavilion where students enjoy a day of games, food, socializing and other activities.

Sangamon County Junior High Schoolmasters 2024 - 25 Schedule of Events Click on event to see program

Date

Event

Time

Location

Honor Band Concert

Oct. 16, 2024

6:30 PM

Glenwood HS

Oct. 18, 2024

Leadership Conference + Meeting

8:00 AM

Rochester FUMC

Girls County Basketball Tournament

Oct. 26 - 31, 2024

TBA

Pleasant Plains

Dec.27 - Jan.4 2025

Boys County Basketball Tournament

TBA

Auburn

Feb. 19, 2025

County Spelling Bee

1:00 PM

Pawnee

Feb 22 & 24, 2025

Girls County Volleyball Tournament

TBA

Williamsville

TBA

SEMA Solo and Ensemble Contest

TBA

Tri - City

Apr. 3 - 4, 2024

County Scholastic Bowl Meet

TBA

Pleasant Plains

Apr. 13, 2025

County Track Meet

9:00 AM

Williamsville

Apr. 21, 2025

County Track Meet Rain Date

2:00 PM

Williamsville

Apr. 24, 2025

ACE Awards Luncheon

10:00 AM

Southwind Park

Sangamon County Junior High Schoolmaster ACE Award Winners

Glenwood

Athens

Pawnee

Auburn

Liam Busboom

Kallan Clarke

Rihanna Barton

Carly Clayton

Kaylee Morrow

Benjamin Essex

Jemma Lamb

Breanna Reese

Cannan Kendall

Hannah Loveless

Cade Skogsberg

Grady O ’ Dell

Vincent Vespa

Luke Wangen

Gracie Renken

Rochester

Tri - City

New Berlin

Williamsville

Gentrie Earles

Konnor Frank

Noah Hardy

Jarrin Hawkins

Mason Heironimus

Elyse Kunz

Brody Hood

Addisyn Howell

Cole Meeks

Adie Stinson

Owen Patton

Paige Stritzel

Riverton

Pleasant Plains

Greenview

Danae Anderson

Grayson Dodd

Burkleigh Dillard

Parker Jackson

Max Johnson

Kayli Willis

Kinley Johnson

Isabella Marshall

Jasper Lefevre

Vivian Sattovia

Oakley Robbins

Madeline Welch

RIHANNA BARTON Auburn Jr. High School Christine Bailey, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Volleyball, Band, Track, Basketball, Leadership Conference

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Getting 4th place at State in the 800 in 7th grade.

BENJAMIN ESSEX Auburn Jr. High School Christine Bailey, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Scholastic Bowl, Cross Country, Basketball, Band, Choir, Student Council, Leadership Conference

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Winning the Scholastic Bowl Conference this year!

CANNAN KENDALL Auburn Jr. High School Christine Bailey, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cross Country, Scholastic Bowl, Student Council

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Getting chosen for the Edward Lewis Award in 6th grade

GRADY O ’ DELL Auburn Jr. High School Christine Bailey, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Basketball, track, and leadership conference

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Winning the 6th Grade Basketball Jamboree

GRACIE RENKEN Auburn Jr. High School Christine Bailey, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Track and Cross Country

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Getting a 100% on a test!

LIAM BUSBOOM Glenwood Middle School Christine Lehnen, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

School Musical, Competition Show Choir, Choir, Band

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Competing at various competitions around Illinois and Missouri for the Glenwood Middle School Show Choir, Titan Flare

CARLY CLAYTON Glenwood Middle School Christine Lehnen, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Softball, Basketball, Superheros

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

State softball championship

JEMMA LAMB Glenwood Middle School Christine Lehnen, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Softball, Basketball, Beta club, Superheros, Student Council

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

I think that my most memorable experience was getting 2nd in the state in softball.

HANNAH LOVELESS Glenwood Middle School Christine Lehnen, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Beta Club, Girls Superheroes

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

My most memorable experience while in junior high was playing in the state championship softball game.

VINCENT VESPA Glenwood Middle School Christine Lehnen, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Beta Club, Football, and Flag Football

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Helping people with their issues/problems, and providing a solution.

BURKLEIGH DILLARD Greenview Jr. High School Shane Hoerbert, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Volleyball, cross country, track

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Going to state in my sports, 7th grade, ran in the 8th grade 4x400 and 8th grade season of cross country

KAYLI WILLIS Greenview Jr. High School Shane Hoerbert, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Softball,volleyball, and track

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

KONNOR FRANK New Berlin Jr. High School Brandon Radford, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Student council and baseball and basketball.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL Going to the regional championship in baseball and basketball.

MASON HEIRONIMUS New Berlin Jr. High School Brandon Radford, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

3 years of baseball, basketball, and track/ 2 years of student council

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

ADDISYN HOWELL New Berlin Jr. High School Brandon Radford, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Softball, basketball, volleyball, track, soccer

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Winning regionals for volleyball

ADIE STINSON New Berlin Jr. High School Brandon Radford, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Softball, basketball, track, volleyball, soccer, student council

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Either state track or winning regionals for volleyball.

PAIGE STRITZEL New Berlin Jr. High School Brandon Radford, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cheerleading, volleyball, track, softball, and gymnastics

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL The ceilings and windows leaking in our old school and the top floor shaking in our new school

KELLAN CLARKE Pawnee Jr. High School Nicole Goodall, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Basketball, Baseball, Junior Beta

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Going to state for baseball.

KAYLEE MORROW Pawnee Jr. High School Nicole Goodall, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Junior Beta; Literary Contest; Scholastic Bowl; Student Leadership Conference

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

BREANNA REESE Pawnee Jr. High School Nicole Goodall, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Junior Beta Club, Scholastic Bowl, Literary Contest, Sangamon County Spelling Bee, Fall Leadership Conference

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

My most memorable experience while in junior high had to have been Junior Beta convention in seventh grade; it was so much fun competing in competitions, watching performances, and making new friends.

CADE SKOGSBERG Pawnee Jr. High School Nicole Goodall, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Pep Band, Scholastic Bowl, Literary Contest

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

The end of the 2023-2024 school year at the park. It was kind of cloudy and It was surprisingly underwhelming.

LUKE WANGEN Pawnee Jr. High School Nicole Goodall, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

basketball, track, junior beta

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Probably making into the top 20 of the world for rodeo.

GRAYSON DODD Pleasant Plains Middle School Andrew West, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

baseball, basketball

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Winning state for baseball in 7th grade.

MAX JOHNSON Pleasant Plains Middle School Andrew West, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Baseball, Basketball, Student Council, FFA, Scholastic Bowl,

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Winning the baseball state championship in seventh grade.

ISABELLA MARSHALL Pleasant Plains Middle School Andrew West, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Beta Club, Basketball, and Volleyball

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Getting Student of the Month in February, 2025

VIVIAN SATTOVIA Pleasant Plains Middle School Andrew West, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Choir, Band, Plains United, Softball, Basketball, Track and Field, and Scholastic Bowl

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

The most memorable experience for me was going to state in track for shot put and placing 6th.

MADELINE WELCH Pleasant Plains Middle School Andrew West, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Choir, Student Council, and Track and Field.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

The most memorable experience I have experienced during school, was going to state in Track and field. Sadly I did not place in my 4x100 m, but it was a great experience.

DANAE ANDERSON Riverton Middle School Rob Horn, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Basketball, volleyball, Hawk Pride, Leadership, student council, and choir.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

PARKER JACKSON Riverton Middle School Rob Horn, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Beta Club, student council, basketball, baseball, football.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

KINLEY JOHNSON Riverton Middle School Rob Horn, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Volleyball, softball, cheer, basketball, leadership, student council, Hawk Pride, and Beta Club.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

JASPER LEFEVRE Riverton Middle School Rob Horn, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cross Country and Track

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Making it to state in the mile.

OAKLEY ROBBINS Riverton Middle School Rob Horn, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Volleyball, cheer, softball, track, beta club, hawk pride, and leadership.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

GENTRIE EARLES Tri-City Jr. High School Christy Kindel, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Basketball and volleyball

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

7th grade state volleyball this year

JARRIN HAWKINS Tri-City Jr. High School Christy Kindel, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sports

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Going to Six flags for the band trip

BRODY HOOD Tri-City Jr. High School Christy Kindel, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Track, Baseball, scholastic bowl, Band

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

My most memorable experience while in junior high had to have been Junior Beta convention in seventh grade; it was so much fun competing in competitions, watching performances, and making new friends.

NOAH HARDY Williamsville Jr. High School Clay Shoufler, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Spelling Bee, Band, Choir, and Scholastic Bowl.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Winning the County Spelling Bee twice, getting second place twice, performing in band and choir concerts since 6th grade.

ELYSE KUNZ Williamsville Jr. High School Clay Shoufler, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

I have been a part of the chorus, softball, and cheer in the past. I am currently in volleyball, art, leadership team, and Beta Club.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

My most memorable moment is winning state for volleyball. This year, my 8th grade volleyball team made an amazing run, going undefeated and winning state. I was libero and I have a special passion for volleyball. My team and coaches made each day so much fun.

COLE MEEKS Williamsville Jr. High School Clay Shoufler, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Beta Club, Leadership conference, Pawnee Spelling Bee, Honor Band, ILMEA Solo and ensemble, Scholastic Bowl, Football, Track, and Wrestling.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

When I got selected for the Leadership Conference.

OWEN PATTON Williamsville Jr. High School Clay Shoufler, Principal

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ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

I have been involved in Junior High Basketball and I was also on the Junior High Track Team. My sixth in seventh grade year I was in band class.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE IN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

My most memorable experience was when I made it to track state my seventh grade year.

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