Awards & Scholarships
A number of scholarships and awards are presented to Midland students each year during May. This page contains a brief history of the awards, and the recipients of each since Midland became a full academy in 1998.
John Philip Sousa Award
This award is determined by the high school band director. First established in 1954, it is presented in recognition of superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty, and cooperation. It honors the great American composer and band director, John Philip Sousa.
2025
Cody Skinner, David Richardson
2024
Kevin Choi
2023
Janessa Newton
2022
Heidi Burke
2021
Jonah Rexin
2020
Michael Henry
2019
Paige Kreiter
2018
JoAnna Rockufeler
2017
Greg Hansen
2016
David Lee
2015
Megan Schlinsog
2014
Andrew Reed
2013
Elizabeth Schlinsog
2012
Melissa Willer
2011
Braden Frishman
2010
Chris Fairchild
2009
Nathan Kern
2008
Rindy Fairchild
2007
Thomas Whitson
2006
Patrick Dahl
2005
Grace Escobar
2004
Robert Leslie
2003
Trenton Russell
2002
Travis Sisson
2001
Michael Paradise
2000
Mark Brown
1999
Fawn Brown
1998
Mike Murrill
National School Choral Award
This award is determined by the high school choral director. First established in 1964, it is presented "in recognition of singular merit, achievement and ability, outstanding contributions to the success of the school vocal program, and of an unusual degree of loyalty and cooperation...”
2025
Logan Wilson
2024
Lydia Josiah
2023
Heidi Burke
2022
Emily Tovar
2021
Kareena Hanson
2020
Daniel Hickman
2019
Cora Fletcher
2018
Drew Hickman II
2017
Carrie Helmer
2016
Rebecca Borne
2015
Jeremy Janke
2014
Alicia Whitson
2013
Jacob Prosser
2012
Jordan Wiles
2011
Andrea Reed
2010
Sarah Whitson
2009
Mikey Archibeque
2008
Alex Adams
2007
Tracy Christian
2006
Seth Clark
2005
Samantha Paradise
2004
Beckie Fairchild
2003
Trenton Russell
2002
Miriam Young
2001
Russell Keller
2000
Chalonda Webb
1999
Tasha Reynolds
1998
Stephanie Speaks
Valedictorian (High School)
This award is presented to the academy senior with the highest cumulative four-year GPA. The student is recognized for their scholastic success, and is given the honor of presenting the Valedictorian's Address on Graduation day.
2025
David Richardson
2024
Kevin Choi
2023
Heidi Burke & Janessa Newton
2022
Blake Nelson
2021
Jadon Gibson & Kareena Hansen
2020
Lyndsey Elsey & Michael Henry
2019
Paige Kreiter
2018
Abigail Svoboda & Jonathan Zacharias
2017
Estibaliz Vazquez
2016
Erin Burke & Karina Bovee
2015
Megan Schlinsog & Sara Pope
2014
Brandt Hill
2013
Elizabeth Schlinsog
2012
Melissa Willer
2011
Bryan Pope
2010
Chris Fairchild
2009
Nathan Kern
2008
Rindy Fairchild
2007
Thomas Whitson
2006
Jacob Brassington
2005
Samantha Paradise
2004
Beckie Fairchild
2003
Elizabeth Kern
2002
Miriam Young
2001
Amy Brown & Andrew Kruger
2000
Amanda Sauder
1999
Fawn Brown
1998
Peter McHenry & Chris Sauder
Michael E. Paradise Award
This award honors Michael Paradise (class of 2001) for his leadership in demonstrating that all students should be treated equally and with respect. It recognizes the senior who best displays those qualities, and participates in a variety of extra-curricular school events.
2025
Cody Skinner
2024
Natalia Loyo
2023
Mona Okello
2022
Emily Tovar
2021
Jadon Gibson
2020
Gabriel Correa
2019
Hannah Henry
2018
Drew Hickman II
2017
Kyle Kropf
2016
Karina Bovee
2015
Emily Resz
2014
Brett Trana
2013
Elizabeth Schlinsog
2012
Melissa Willer
2011
Jacob Trana
2010
Chris Fairchild
2009
Mitch Seltman
2008
Rindy Fairchild
2007
Owen Hansen
2006
Seth Clark
2005
Samantha Paradise
2004
Beckie Fairchild
2003
Alyssa Seltman
2002
Travis Sisson
2001
Michael Paradise
Caring Heart Award
The Education division of the NAD established this award for Christian service to recognize high school students who demonstrate a personal commitment to active participatory service and witnessing activities and programs.
2025
Julia Rockufeler
2024
Cody Skinner
2023
Jordan Collins
2022
Jayda Tamaleaa
2021
Jordan Anderson
2020
Victoria Shelton
2019
Naden Norwood
2018
Faith Josiah
2017
Estibaliz Vazquez
2016
Logan Seibold
2015
Sara Pope
2014
Andrew Reed
2013
Matt Zacharias
2012
Jordan Wiles
2011
Braden Frishman
2010
Zach Frishman
2009
Mikey Archibeque
2008
RaeLea Rebarchek
2007
Kayla Frishman
2006
Patrick Dahl
Principal's Leadership Award
This award honors a Midland senior for their leadership in high school. It was first established in 2011 by Principal Trudy Hoffman. The awards plaque reads "Celebrating those who lead at Midland Adventist Academy."
2025
Logan Wilson
2024
Nevaeh Adams
2023
Janessa Newton
2022
Emily Tovar
2021
Kareena Hansen
2020
Mason Piva
2019
JoAnna Rockufeler
2018
Maurissa Pena
2017
Brycen Nelson
2016
David Lee
2015
Hannah O'Rear
2014
Camille Darrell
2013
Katie Tucker
2012
Matt Atkinson
2011
Kirbi Yelorda
Keith Vollmer Award
This award honors Mr. Keith Vollmer and his 41 years of service to Midland Adventist Academy. Presented by the Midland Alumni Association, it recognizes the students who best display the qualities that Mr. Vollmer demonstrated in his classroom day after day. It is awarded to an 8th grade graduate moving on to high school, and to a graduating senior.
2025
Briley Beck, Mia Hernandez
2024
Belkis Diaz Madrigal, Josue Eliosa
2023
Janessa Newton, Kaitlyn Skinner
2022
Blake Nelson, Fabiola Gamez
2021
Reaia Turner-Leatherman, Cody Skinner
2020
Michael Henry, Kevin Choi
2019
Paige Kreiter, Peyton Kreiter
2018
Maurissa Pena, Blake Nelson
2017
Krista Frishman, Jordan Anderson
2016
Rebecca Borne, Yahaira Olivas
2015
Paige Kreiter, Jeremy Janke
2014
Colin Craig, Kristi Tucker
2013
Estibaliz Vazquez, Landon Frishman
2012
Logan Seibold, Beky Pech
Owen Uhrmacher Memorial Scholarship
This award honors the memory of Owen Uhrmacher, a 13-year Midland student who passed away in 2020. Presented by his family and Midland Adventist Academy, it recognizes a senior who display Christian leadership and plans to attend an Adventist College.
2025
Cody Skinner
2024
Natalia Loyo
2023
Braeden Beck & Peyton Kreiter
2022
Emily Tovar
Mr. and Ms. Mustang Athletic Award
This award honors a male and female student athlete who not only excel at the various sports they play, but also are a reflection of Midland as a whole. Academics, sportsmanship, community outreach, leadership, and teamwork are all considered when making this award.
2025
Natalie Newton, Cody Skinner
2024
Lydia Josiah & Josue Eliosa
2023
Mona Okello & Brody Brayer
2022
Emily Tovar & Alex Mirales
2021
Reaia Turner-Letherman & Joseph Okello
2020
Kareena Hansen & Jadon Gibson
Noah Alexander Rexin Scholarship
This award honors the memory of Noah Rexin, son of Jonathan and Valerie Rexin and brother of Jonah. Noah was born in 1999 with multiple congenital heart defects, and passed away 11 days before his second birthday. It was awarded each year from 2005-2021 to a member of Noah's class of 2017 who strives to overcome adversity, loves life, and lives each day to bring joy and happiness to others by treating them with kindness and respect.
2021
Emily Tovar
2020
Reais Turner-Leatherman
2019
Yahaira Olivas-Moreno
2018
JoAnna Rockufeler
2017
Emily Sanchez, Greg Hansen
2016
Kyle Kropf
2015
Isaiah Courtad, Nakhi Norwood
2014
Vicente Maldonado, Jeremy Janke
2013
Tyler McKinney, Lexi Allen
2012
Owen Uhrmacher
2011
Sam Resz
2010
Amy Rios
2009
Brycen Nelson
2008
Maci Foerderer
2007
Krista Frishman
2006
Jonathan Rada
2005
Drew Hickman
National Merit Scholar
This award recognizes students that have achieved superior scores on the PSAT/NMSQT® test. The highest-achieving students in the National Merit Scholarship Program are named as National Merit Scholars.
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Finalists and semi-finalists are recognized for academic and extracurricular activities
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Commended Students are named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index
2016
Erin Burke - Commended
2015
Megan Schlinsog - Commended
2014
Alicia Whitson - Commended
2010
Chris Fairchild - Commended
2007
Thomas Whitson - Finalist