Best of Class High Honor Student Celebration

Vermilion Advantage is proud to host, on an annual basis, the Vermilion County Best of Class High Honor Student Celebration (formerly known as the Honor Student Banquet) which recognizes the academic excellence and achievements of Vermilion County’s graduating seniors – public and private high schools.   

Each spring, Vermilion County schools are asked to send the names of the senior students who have achieved a cumulative grade point of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 or 4.5 out of a 5.0 scale during their first seven semesters. 

Congratulatory letters are then sent to the parents/guardians inviting them to the honor ceremony, which includes appetizers, desserts and refreshments, which was held this year at DACC's Bremer Conference Center on April 11, 2010 from 3-5 p.m.  The students and parents attend at no cost thanks to sponsorships from Vermilion Advantage members, area businesses and individuals who continue to support our educational initiatives.

Vermilion Advantage & AT&T each awarded a $1,000 scholarship to students who met the qualifications and completed an essay on a topic supplied by the scholarship sponsors. 

In 2010, 151 seniors meet the requirements, and at the April 11  Celebration, area business & community leaders presented academic excellence certificates to those students – a proud moment for parents, guardians, guests and teachers.

2010 marked the 25th Annual Vermilion County Student Honor Ceremony, honoring the students, parents and schools.