Queen Creek's finest young minds were put into the spotlight as the Town Council recognized 15 students for their exemplary behavior and community spirit. During recent council meetings, students from local schools were acknowledged for their kindness, good citizenship, and integrity. Each school in the area had the chance to put forward a nominee, showcasing the cream of the crop in Queen Creek's academic crop.

The recognized students, representing a cross-section of the town's educational institutions, were each given a tip of the hat and a gift card to sweeten the deal. Schools such as Sossaman Middle School, Benjamin Franklin Charter School, and Heritage Academy selected students like Michael Desiderio Jr., Benson Cook, and Camden Howcroft to walk away not only with accolades but also with a treat to a local ice cream shop. Queen Creek's official website heralded the ceremony, expressing gratitude to the various schools and educators for their participation.

Each recipient didn't just take home honors; they received a gift card complements of local ice cream purveyors including Bahama Bucks and Cold Stone Creamery. The town aimed to publicly celebrate these young individuals, acknowledged on two separate occasions in April, and now again on May 1. This small token was supported through generous donations from several beloved dessert spots like Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.

The latest round of recognition included students such as Presley Taylor from Queen Creek Elementary and Brooke Matthews from Queen Creek Junior High. Young scholars like Roger Bell and Pierce Rothmeyer of Queen Creek Virtual Academy were not left out, also receiving their due respect. With the promise of looking towards to further nominations next year, the town continues to foster a sense of pride and accomplishment among its youth. Visitors are encouraged to learn more about the Star Student program by visiting the Town's website or by following Queen Creek on major social platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

For further details, or to keep a pulse on similar initiatives and events within Queen Creek, residents can reach out to Constance Halonen-Wilson, the Communications & Marketing Manager, at 480-358-3195 or via email at [email protected].