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Craig Honors Final Golden Apple Winners Of 2008

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The final Golden Apple winners of 2008 were honored by Craig O'Neill.

Golden Apples Awarded To Two In Benton

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Today's THV visited a teacher and a student who are doing exceptional work in the classroom. And in both cases, we didn't have to go very far since both of this month's honorees are from Benton.

Oct. 11 Golden Apple Winners

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The school year is almost two months old, and it's time to start passing out Golden Apples.

Craig Honors Two Very Deserving Golden Apple Award Winners

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This month Cade Lester of Hot Springs and Mrs. Jayne Keisler of Malvern are honored.

The Golden Apple program has been expanded to honor individual teachers and students for academic achievement.

Each month, except June, July and August, one teacher and one student will be honored. Each will be selected based on nominations submitted by anyone who wishes to nominate a teacher and/or student.

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Craig Honors First Golden Apple Winners Of 2008

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Teacher Mark Clark and student Merissa Johnson were surprised when THV Sports Director Craig O'Neill paid them a visit.

Dec. 11: Golden Apple Winners

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Once a month, Today's THV hands out Golden Apples to teachers and students nominated by our viewers. During the process, we meet some remarkable people.

Nov. 12: Golden Apple Winners

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Craig awards two Golden Apples. A teacher at Batesville Middle School and a student at Academics Plus Charter School in Maumelle both received Golden Apples.

Craig Honors Two Who Dealt With A Crisis

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Both the honorees for this month's Golden Apple Award have overcome a crisis.

Viola Breaks Into Top Ten Of Golden Apple List

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Viola school district strives to helps kids do their best.

Norfork A Newcomer To Golden Apple List

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We tell parents who are considering moving their children to Norfork that they can expect a very safe environment where the teachers and staff care about and know every child.

Valley View Named Winner Of 2007 Golden Apple Award

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At Valley View school district the atmosphere is one of mutual respect and cooperation among teachers and students alike.

Bentonville School District Named Winner Of 2007 Golden Apple Award

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The Bentonville School district is one of the fastest growing districts in the state.

Mountain View Named Winner Of 2007 Golden Apple Award

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The Mountain View school district was one of the first ten schools ever to be named a Golden Apple Award winner and this year they return to the top ten.

Nominations will return in September!

What do winners receive?

Winners will be notified in person by THV Sports Director Craig O’Neill who will present the monthly winners with a THV Golden Apple trophy. Winners will also be recognized on the 11th day of each month (unless the 11th falls on a weekend then the recognition day will occur on the following Monday) on Today’s THV at 6:00 p.m. newscast. Promotional spots will also be produced to honor the winners.

Who selects the Golden Apple winners?

Choosing the monthly winners from hundreds of excellent nominations is the job of the Golden Apple Selection Committee made up of volunteers who are committed to achieving excellence in public schools.

Criteria for Teachers

Nominated teachers must teach full-time at a public or private school in Arkansas in grades Pre-K through 12
Demonstrates enthusiasm regarding teaching and learning
Interested in students as individuals
Creates a successful learning environment
Uses innovative teaching techniques
Available to students
Involvement in school projects/events outside the classroom

Criteria for Students

Nominated students must be full-time students at a public or private school in Arkansas in grades Pre-K through 12
Achieves academic excellence as judged by grade point average
Successfully balances classroom, extracurricular and social activities
Achieves excellence in school activities (science fairs, student council, etc.)
Other outstanding achievement