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Swanton Middle School 7th Graders Shine in the Amazing Shake Competition

On March 5th, Swanton Middle School hosted its highly anticipated Amazing Shake competition for 7th graders, and it was an event that showcased the remarkable talents and dedication of our students. From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, our students took the stage to demonstrate their exceptional life skills in a series of challenges designed to test their manners, professionalism, and ability to handle pressure.

The Amazing Shake is more than just a competition—it is an opportunity for students to develop and refine key life skills such as respect, discipline, and the ability to present themselves confidently in any situation. Throughout the event, students were evaluated on a variety of competencies, including:

✔ Giving a proper handshake ✔ Effectively working a room ✔ Excelling in interviews ✔ Maintaining composure under pressure

Judges from across the community volunteered their time and expertise to evaluate our students. They provided valuable feedback and offered insight into how students can continue to grow and excel in their professional and personal lives. The students showed an incredible amount of poise and professionalism, impressing everyone in attendance with their performance.

This year’s event also welcomed guests from several local school districts, including Lake Schools, Fayette Schools, Oregon Schools, Wauseon Schools, and Bellevue Schools. These visitors came to observe the event, hoping to instill similar opportunities and life skill-building programs at their own schools. We were excited to share this experience with them and to see how it inspired others in the region to focus on developing important life skills in their students as well.

The goal of the Amazing Shake is not only to celebrate these accomplishments but also to equip students with the confidence and skills necessary for future opportunities. By mastering the skills of communication, self-presentation, and composure, these students are setting themselves up for success, both in school and beyond.

We would like to extend a special thank you to all of the judges, volunteers, and guests from surrounding schools who made this event possible. Your support helped make this competition a meaningful and impactful experience for our students. We are proud of all the students who participated and look forward to seeing how they continue to grow in their future endeavors!

The Amazing Shake is just one example of how Swanton Middle School is dedicated to fostering an environment where students develop not only academically but also socially and professionally. Congratulations to all of our 7th graders for a job well done!

Editor’s Note:  From this first round of competition, 20 students were selected by the judges, based on a point system, to move on to the next round which will soon be held at the North Star Bluescope Steel company in Delta.  Evelyn Keys was the first round’s top point scorer. Points earned in the first round will not carry over to the second.

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Photo: Top 20 students –

First Row (L to R): Naomi Meyer, Madlyn Biler, Willis Gardner, Jackson Myers, Gavin Duvall, Evelyn Keys, Dane Onweller, Natalie Villagomez, Nolan Koder

Second Row (L to R): Audrey Ventimiglia, Ella Taylor, Kourtney Fulton, Josephina Dreyer, Victoria Hutchinson, Bristol Litten, Chloe Malak, Brooklyn Kahl, Cannon Bond, Chase Bergman, Jackson Rico