The academic excellence of Bridgeport High School students was recognized during the annual Academic Lamps and Letters Assembly on Monday, November 18.  The awards are presented by the Bridgeport High School Academic Boosters Corporation, who have been celebrating student success since their first awards ceremony in 1987. 

 

The Academic Letter is a red “B” with the work “Academics” inscribed on it.  The Academic Lamp is white, with “Lamp of Learning” on it. The first time a student qualifies, he or she receive a letter.  Each succeeding time, they will receive a lamp.

 

Academic Lamps and Letters are awarded in the fall based on the previous school year achievements at Bridgeport High School.  In order to be a recipient, each student must have taken two credit classes per semester and must have achieved a 3.5 or above GPA for the academic year.

 

Lamps and letters will be awarded to graduating seniors in the spring, basing the GPA on the first semester achievements.  The Bridgeport High School Academic Boosters Corporation is designed to enhance educational opportunities for all students by assisting a with academic endeavors. The group provides math tutoring for all students during lunches, coordinates the ACT prep class for BHS students, sponsor’s Parent Night, supports academic teams and awards the top two students with the highest GPA.

 

BHS Academic Boosters Corporation meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the BHS Library. Dues are $15 and are used to sponsor events such as the ceremony held for the Academic Lamps and Letters.  All families and businesses are encouraged to join. 

 

Editor's Note: Photos are by Joey Signorelli of Ben Queen Photography. 

 

The following is a list of those who received academic lamps and letters in this week’s ceremony: