Bettendorf High School

Justice Harrell, Bailey Beecher, Jack Hayes, Tyler Snook, Kayla Hutter Miller

Bailey Beecher

Junior

"Bailey has been in my class a couple times now. Something I really like about Bailey is that she is always focused and great at finding answers to questions. She rarely asks for help because she tries to figure out answers using her own resources. Bailey also takes the initiative to go above and beyond or move ahead to the next thing that need to be accomplished. Lastly, Bailey always has a smile on her face and is nice to have a conversation with. If I could have a class full of Baileys, that would be amazing!"

Mrs. Mojeiko

Justice Harrell

Senior

"Justice exemplifies excellence every day in my Advanced Placement Art & Design course. She comes to class every day with a positive attitude and eager to create artwork. She plans her artwork carefully and then completes it with a high level of craftsmanship. She is very creative and I really enjoy seeing the unique concepts and compositions she comes up with for her portfolio. It has been a pleasure working with her and getting to know her better this year. I know the other art teachers would agree that Justice is everything we are looking for and more in an art student."

Mr. Solbrig

Jack Hayes

Sophomore

"I had Jack in Spanish 2 and just had him again in Spanish 4. He is a student that consistently strives for success. He is always asking questions and wanting to learn concepts that go beyond what we are learning in class. He will spend time in pride and outside of class practicing new grammar tenses and then he will use them in class. It is evident that he is a student that enjoys learning the language and the culture. I have really enjoyed having him for both Spanish 2 and Spanish 4 and seeing the growth he has had!"

Ms. Fank

Grace Li

Senior

"Grace Li embodies the definition of "Excellence" as set forth by Bettendorf High School, consistently maximizing her potential and delivering her best effort. As a health sciences student currently excelling in BIO 168, a challenging college-level Anatomy and Physiology course, Grace has demonstrated exceptional leadership and academic prowess. She is a guiding presence during both lectures and lab sessions, patiently assisting her peers and ensuring collaborative success. Her initiative as acting president of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) showcases her dedication to leadership and service. Beyond the classroom, Grace maintains an outstanding GPA of 4.0, ranks first in her class, and has excelled in numerous honors and AP courses. Her commitment extends into her work as a certified nursing assistant, where she skillfully supports team communication and resident care. Grace’s blend of academic achievement, leadership, and compassion makes her a shining example of excellence."

Dr. Anna Roeder

Kayla Hutter Miller

Senior

"Kayla's previous experience as a Student Services office aide has enabled her to jump right in and help run the office, allowing Mrs. Cauwels to focus on other tasks. She kindly greets everyone who enters Student Services with a warm smile and alerts counselors and staff when a student is there to see them. Kayla's professionalism with students is appreciated. She will be missed as she moves on and enjoys other classes her senior year."

Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Cauwels

Tyler Snook

Frechman

"Tyler (TJ) is determined to be successful in English 9. He is proactive in signing up for PRIDE sessions to complete his assignments, and he works quietly and diligently in PRIDE, setting a good example for students around him. He always has an awareness of his progress in class, and he does not wait for me to remind him about missing assignments; instead, he will ask me for the necessary resources to complete his work. Additionally, TJ regularly asks for feedback on his work before he submits it, so he is able to make revisions as needed. Finally, he is engaged in lessons and I can always count on him to share his ideas with the class.’

Ms. Sheppard