The Academic Hall of Fame inductees are William Wirth, Coley Nichols and Ava Gorrell.

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Peoples Bank proudly sponsored the 47th Annual Academic Awards Ceremony and Reception, honoring top-performing students in Grades 5-12 from all Tyler County Schools.

The ceremony, held at Tyler Consolidated Middle/High School, recognized students who demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. The top 15% of students from each class, as well as those with a 4.0 GPA or higher, were acknowledged for their hard work and dedication.

Peoples Bank has been a longtime supporter of Tyler County Schools and the academic achievements of these outstanding students. Peoples Bank believes in investing in the future and celebrating their successes.

The ceremony was attended by students, parents, educators, and community leaders, who gathered to congratulate the awardees. A reception followed in the school commons, providing an opportunity for attendees to mingle and celebrate the students’ accomplishments.

In addition to the academic awards, several local businesses and individuals sponsored cash prize drawings for the students.

The winners of the $50 drawings were: Jayden Thomas, sponsored by Bell Chevrolet, Harleigh Yost, sponsored by Dr. Gary and Amanda Nichols with WVU Medicine, Colson Spragg, sponsored by Galaxy Food Center, Coley Bell sponsored by Galaxy Food Center, Haley Sandy, sponsored by The Fort, Brooklyn Gist, sponsored by Jenkins Auto Parts, Travis Moore, sponsored by Jenkins Sub Express, Luke Deaton, sponsored by Boggs Pizza, Scott Surface, sponsored by Phillips Drug and Jubilee Weaver, sponsored by Boatside Deliveries.

The $100 Winners were: Zoey Shinn, sponsored by Peoples Bank and Jackson Sailor, sponsored by Peoples Bank

The evening’s grand prize winner was William Wirth, who received a $1,000 scholarship. To be eligible for this prestigious scholarship, students must have participated in the Academic Awards Ceremony for eight consecutive years. This year, three students met this criterion: Ava Gorrell, Colby Nichols, and William Wirth. William’s name was randomly drawn from among these eligible students, making him the recipient of the $1,000 scholarship. These Academic Hall of Fame inductees, recognized for their contributions to education, were honored during the ceremony.

Peoples Bank’s sponsorship of the Academic Awards Ceremony demonstrates its commitment to supporting education and recognizing the achievements of local students.

Students honored at the ceremony were:

Arthur I. Boreman Elementary School

Grade 5

Raeah Barnhart, Makenzie Farrell, Danica Fiber, Zeva Fiber, Elliana Fox, Brooklyn Gist, Elisia Haught, Jacob Lasure, Kaitlynn Ruegg, Taylor Shortridge, Lennox Snider, Katelyn Watkinson, Jayda Weekley, Kambre Yeater

Sistersville Elementary School

Grade 5

Kohen Blatt, Peyton Buchanan, Parker Duke, Avery Eastham, Marcus Johnson, Cameron Starkey, Scott Surface, Jubilee Weaver

Tyler Consolidated Middle School

Grade 6

Colton Corcoran, Kaleb Danielson, Caleb Ebert, Hayleigh Gum, Abel Highley

Gracie Keller, Hunter Keller, Sydney King, Lucas Mays, Kamerlyn Milhoan

Kale Owens, Lilliana Schmidt, Zoe Shinn, Addyson Smith, Dawson Smith, Tinsley Stevens, Kathryn Suter, Blayne Vancamp, Donovan Weekley, Logan West, Emily Wright, Tyler Wright, Harleigh Yost

Tyler Consolidated Middle School

Grade 7

Jaxon Buchanan, Ty Camerlin, Cherika Eddy, Marylin Foltz, Case Gieseke, Bryar Glover, Cade Heintzman, Azlynne Henthorn, Jace Hupp, Jaelin Ice, Prentice Kanz, Chloe Kinsey, Jayden Long, Analea Lydick, Lilly Moore, Jackson Sailor, Skyla Shields, Kayden Sickles, Carridy Snider, Ava Weekley, Wyatt Wilson, Garrett Young

Tyler Consolidated Middle School

Grade 8

Maddox Blair, Brooks Blosser, Shiloh Dillaman, Kaylin Eastham, Amber Ebert, Jacob Gump, Abigail Jacenkiw, Patrick Jones, Collin King, Gavin Previtera, Conner Saeger, Stryder Shields, Raelyn Starkey

Tyler Consolidated High School

Grade 9,

Rylee Butler, Chase Camerlin, Matthew Daugherty, Zoey Davis, Makayla Farrell, Zoe Fisher,

Drew Headley, Jr., Kolbin Highley, Aiden Lancaster, William Northcraft, Madison Stollings, Jadyn Thomas, Izabella Thompson, Sloane Wall, Annie Westbrook

Tyler Consolidated High School

Grade 10

Coley Bell, Addison Blosser, Landon Boggs, Jahna Brown, Hudson Clegg, Lily Dillaman, Morgan Fisher, Caleb Gist, Alexis Haught, Ralynn Heintzman, Lindy Landis, MaKenna Martin, Abigail Metz, Travis Moore, John Pancake, Echo Smith, Gracelyn Smith, Jackson Smith, Imary Snider, Chloei Torres, Camryn Westbrook, Logan Wise, Christopher Workman

Tyler Consolidated High School

Grade 11

Deseree Brown, Laura Goddard, Kathryn Grimm, Wyatt Hakes, Zayden Hardbarger, Parker Hayes, Ryland Henderson, Macie Highley, Amos Kimble, Oriza Miura, Phranki Myers, Dane Nelson,Riley Stover, Lily Thompson, Kayden Utt, McKenzie Utt

Tyler Consolidated High School

Grade 12

Haydon Ammons, Kathleen Ash, Donald Benefiel, Maeva Blot, Caedin Brady, Sofia Corso, Mia Crawford, Devin Dawson, Luke Deaton, Bridget Doak, Abigail Eddy, Zoey Ferrell, Lakyn Fletcher, Belladolce Garuccio, Ava Gorrell , Selene Holcomb, Juliana Lattea, Raina Long, Michlynn Morris, Colby Nichols, Annie Roberts, Lexus Rocchio, Hailey Sandy, Colsen Spragg, Hayden Thorne,Kaitlyn Wallace, William Wirth