Students in grades 7^th thru 12^th were recognized Thursday evening, May 16^th , for their academic achievement and scholarly accomplishments.

The evening began with Meegan Costner leading in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The junior high academic team, coached by Jessica Potter, was recognized for winning their district tournament, being regional runner-up, and making it to the OJABA 8-9th Division State Tournament. Team members were Brogen Goodson, Gary Raney, Conner Smith, Austin Stowe, Trevor Stradford, Jack Todd, Keenan Walker, Maebrey Wallace, Camdyn Williams and Taylor Wood.

The Masonic Lodge of Allen is a strong supporter of Allen School’s academic initiatives and students’ achievement. They recognize scholarship, leadership, and the academic development of Allen students. Each year the Masonic Lodge of Allen honors outstanding students as well as the contributions to teachers.

Charles Speir presented awards to Hunter Boyd, Taylor Wood and Brooklyn Sanders in the 8^th grade. Students of Today went to Emily Sells and Gehrig Strong in 10^th grade and seniors Meegan Costner and Jensen Peay. Named as Mason’s Teacher of Today was Cheryl Rowsey.

Masonic Scholarships, worth $1000 each, were awarded to Meegan Costner, Wesley Harden, Shay-lee Hopkins and Jensen Peay.

Essay contest winners won $200 for 1^st place, $150 for 2^nd place, and $100 for 3^rd . Girl winners were 1^st Alyssa Davis, 2^nd Chelsea Riley and 3^rd Meegan Costner; boys were 1^st Brandon Roniss, 2^nd Jensen Peay and 3^rd Kaden Mills.

The Oklahoma Honor Society is comprised of the top 10% of the student body in grades 9-12. Grades used to determine eligibility were from the first semester of the current year and the last semester of the previous year. Freshmen grades are based only on the 1^st semester. All students had a 4.0 or above. The students who have earned this award are: Jacob Beavert, Hannah Brill, Diana Cazares, Meegan Costner, Kinlee Cundiff, Alyssa Davis, Emma Davis, Elizabeth Denbow, Trent Fronter-house, Autumn Hamilton, Wesley Harden, A.J. Hill, Shaylee Hopkins, Caden Howard, Hannah Ivey, Riley Koonce, Chisum Lee, Katherine Manuel, Cheyene McCarn, Kinsey Nix, Emma Peay, Jensen Pay, Chelsea Riley, Brandon Roniss, Ethan Roniss, Kaylyn Rowsey, Mandala Sanchez, Jennifer Sanders, Emily Sells, Gehrig Strong, Samuel Wallace, Brody Wallis, Jaycee Watkins and Maddox Wofford.

Loretta Abney, representing Woodmen Life, presented an American History Award to Kason Smith.

Earning the Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete awards were Meegan Costner and Brandon Roniss.

In memory of Sam Brown and on behalf of Oklahoma Outdoor Outreach a $1,500 scholarship was awarded by Tim Slavin to Sunzie Harrison.

Claudio Harvey from East Central University presented an Academic Achievement Tuition Waiver, valued at $5,200,

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