The first Angelique Bardley Inspiration award was presented to the Bardley family at the journalism banquet on Friday, May 17.
Bardley was a member of the broadcast and yearbook staff during her senior year until she lost her battle against liver cancer. The intent is to present the award to a journalism student that shows a great deal of dedication and preservation, just like she did.
“Angelique truly was the most inspiring student I’ve ever taught. She was dealing with a terrible illness and never once did I hear her complain. She always brought a smile and a positive attitude to class,” Jeff Kuchno, journalism teacher, said.
In her honor, this award will be presented to a member of journalism at the banquet every year. Outside of the journalism room, Room 234, will be a plaque that says the winner each year. The first name up there will be Angelique Bardley.
