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PRIDE OF THE PANTHERS AWARD

Sponsored by Golden State Bank, a division of Brown County State Bank

Mission: To recognize those students at Central Schools that exemplifies the character that allows their community and school to take Pride in their service and efforts.

Eligible Students: Central students in grades 7-12 with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students should also have a 90% attendance rate for the previous school year (unless extenuating circumstances). Students should also not have any outstanding disciplinary issues. Nominees will be judged on the following criteria:

Criteria for Consideration:

Community Service- activities that are not part of a requirement for another recognition (i.e. Eagle Scout)
Academic Effort- should show significant improvement or meet minimum requirements
School Activity or Involvement- displays pride and school spirit
Character-displays qualities that exemplifies good citizenship

Award: Four quarterly awards will be given to the selected students as chosen by a committee of five individuals from the community. The winner will receive a $125 cash award and will select a charity to receive another $125 cash award in the name of the winner.

Nomination forms should be sent to:
Pride of the Panthers Award Nominee
C/0 Martin Cook
2110 Highway 94 N.
Camp Point, Illinois 62320

Nomination Deadlines:

1st Quarter- October 11, 2007
2nd Quarter- December 13,2007
3rd Quarter- February 28, 2008
4th Quarter- May 2, 2008

PRIDE OF THE PANTHERS AWARD
Nomination Form

Student Nominated:_____________________________________

Date Submitted:________________________________________

Person making nomination:_______________________________

Relationship to nominee:_________________________________

Please provide specific information to the following questions. (If more space is needed, please attach a letter to this form.)

Briefly describe the qualities of this individual that you feel exemplify outstanding citizenship. Please include any community service activities that this person may be involved.

Please describe any significant improvement in academics, community service, school involvement, or character that you have seen this nominee display.