The Geary USD 475 Board of Education took time Tuesday evening at Junction City Middle School to honor faculty and staff for their achievements during the past quarter of the year.

Junction City High School senior Corbin Sanner was recognized for having received the principal nomination by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran for admission to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. A senator can only make one principal nomination each year, and this time it went to Sanner who is expected to qualify for admission to the Academy.

Sheridan Elementary School teacher Jennifer Brown was recognized for being a Kansas Teacher of the Year semi-finalist, Sheridan Elementary principal Dixie Coleman for National Board Certification, and USD 475 for receiving a Pacesetter Award.

Milford Elementary, Ware Elementary and Fort Riley Middle School all were honored for attaining Energy Conservation Leader Awards, and the school district was recognized for being the first organization in the world to be certified for three consecutive years in ALICE training, which deals with safety and security. The Director of Emergency Management for the district, Scott Clark, was recognized.

Faculty and staff shining star awards went to Paula Scripter, Devin Center; Robert Swarts, Larry Dixon Center; Patricia Mills, Milford Elementary; Natasha Goodman, Morris Hill Elementary; Luz Deike, Sheridan Elementary; and Susan Schlagel, Sheridan Elementary School.

Students recognized with the Superintendent 3R Award for respect, responsibility and positive relationships included Estrellita Sanchez, Kemuel ‘Troy’ Griffin, Brandon Logan, Avery Delatore, Dominic Pena, Zoey Peterson, Leilani Hunter, Rebeckah Sidley, Sydney Esquivel, Mya Champ-Rodriguez, Aniela Adjei, Emma Torres, Tristan Harris, Ellison SIlva, Schyler Clark, and Connor Schueler.