At the Andover Elementary/Middle School Eighth Grade Graduation, it has been a tradition for a representative of the Andover Lions Club to present the Citizenship Award. The recipients this year will be Clay Farley and Vienna Marcus, and the presentation will be made by Mr. William Leber and Mr. Howard George.

Clay and Vienna are consistently kind, respectful, and always there to lend a hand to other students and staff members. They are great role models for the younger students. They can be counted on to always make the right choice and to even encourage others to do so as well.

They are kind and respectful and have mediated situations where they felt there was an injustice.

Younger students look up to them, and both Clay and Vienna are always quick to share a smile or a high five. They show their appreciation of others’ hard work to the lunch room ladies, the custodians, teachers, and other students.

Vienna and Clay have the gift of making someone feel welcome and comfortable, whether they are a new student or a visitor.

They are honor roll students and are involved in many sports and activities in the community. They are bright, articulate, and hard workers in the classroom. They give 110% to their studies.

Vienna did an extraordinary job with a “Genius Hour” project she developed this year. She built a model solar house after lots of research and then put it all together in a creative tech presentation. She has set the bar high for future projects. Vienna was also involved in the productions of Honk! and Alice in Wonderland, devoting countless hours.

Clay was a valued member of the Blue Storm football team this fall and was described by a coach as always displaying good sportsmanship and a leader on the field.

Vienna and Clay are wonderful examples of the AE/MS Eagle Code and great ambassadors for the community of Andover.