Honors and Awards

Each year at the high school commencement ceremony, the school board will present awards in recognition of student excellence. The following awards will be presented.

Valedictorian

An award will be presented to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average. To be eligible for consideration as Valedictorian, a student must have completed no fewer than three semesters at TIS and have a GPA of at least 3.7 for those three semesters.

Salutatorian

An award will also be presented to the graduating senior with the second-highest grade point average. To be eligible for consideration as Salutatorian, a student must have completed no fewer than three semesters at TIS and have a GPA of at least 3.3 for those three semesters. If there are several students with qualifying GPA's in a particular class, the top two students will be recognized as valedictorian and salutatorian.

The Claude A. Meyers Scholarship Award

This award, which honors the founding principal of the school, is given to the high school student who ranks highest in his/her studies for the school year.  Consideration is given both to academic average and GPA.  This award recognizes a commitment to academic excellence and commends the student for disciplined study and diligence.

The John P. Cragin Honor Award

This award, which honors the founder of MTI, goes to the high school student who, in the estimation of the high school faculty and student body, best exemplifies excellence in character and conduct, exerts a positive influence in the school, has an attitude of genuine friendliness and interest in helping others, and exhibits a daily lifestyle which brings honor to our Creator.

The Robert S. Owlsey Award

This award, which honors the longest serving teacher-coach at TIS, goes to the student who, in the estimation of the high school coaches and athletes, best eximplifies excellence in both academics and athletics.  Qualifying students must have a current year GPA of at least 3.5 and have participated in at least two differenent high school sports in both of the past two years.  They must also be recognized for their strong commitment to achieving their best, for their integrity, and for gracious, humble leadership in their competitive endeavors.

The Gregg A. Vossler Award

This award, which honors the longest-serving principal of TIS, goes to the high school student who, in the estimation of the high school faculty, best exemplifies good citizenship and bridges cultural barriers in the school. He/she is very sensitive to the different needs of the student body and contributes to unity in diversity.