Board honors students for achievement

The Charles County Board of Education honored three students on Tuesday, June 10, for the accomplishments in academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility, which are the focus areas of the school system's master plan.

The students who were honored are: Amanda Riegel, fifth-grade student, T.C. Martin Elementary School; Jessica Tipton, seventh-grade student, General Smallwood Middle School; and Amanda Hobgood, fourth-grade student, Indian Head Elementary School.

Riegel was honored in the area of academic achievement. Martin Principal Sabrina Robinson-Taylor said Riegel is a quiet, yet enthusiastic learner. She demonstrated outstanding academic achievement throughout elementary school and has served as a leader in extracurricular activities. She competed in the elementary Math Counts competition and participated in the school geography bee.

Tipton was honored in the area of personal responsibility. She has a 3.250 grade point average and is a member of the school's Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) and Students Against Starting Smoking (SASS) clubs. Smallwood students earn "dog tagz" for showing respect, responsibility and pride. Tipton received 18 tags during the fourth quarter, 17 of which were for personal responsibility.

Hobgood was honored in the area of career readiness. She consistently earns A's on her report cards and will serve as an Indian Head morning announcer next school year. She participates in extracurricular activities such as Destination Imagination and the Elementary Math Challenge. She is a member of the school's Maryland, Science, Engineering and Achievement (MESA) team and was the overall winner for the Maryland Mathematics League.

The Board honors several students each month for their accomplishments.