Student Standouts: Mason ’22, Girls Cross Country, and Field Hockey in the News
Congratulations to this week’s standouts below. Way to go #RamNation! And as always, if you have a story to share, please email weeklynews@micds.org.
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Senior Earns Gold Medal Congressional Award
Congratulations to Patrick Mason ’22 for being approved to receive the Congressional Award – Gold Medal! According to The Congressional Award website, the award “…is the United States Congress’ only charity and the highest honor bestowed upon a youth civilian through the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Established by Congress as a public-private partnership in 1979 under Public Law 96-114, the program recognizes initiative, service, and achievement in youth ages 13 ½ – 23.”
Way to go, Patrick!
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Three Rams Advance to Girls Cross Country State Championships
A huge congrats to Julia Ray ’23, Riley Noonan ’22, and Grace Coppel ’25 for their stellar Class 5 District 1 performances for Girls Cross Country on Saturday, October 30. The three will advance to the State Championship! A special shoutout to Julia for earning two back-to-back victories as the Class 5 District 1 Champion in Girls Cross Country!
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Field Hockey Earns Second Place at State
The MICDS Field Hockey Team competed in the Midwest Tournament Championship on Saturday, earning second place against Villa Duchesne. Way to go, Rams!