About the Mountaineer Readers
Since 2007, participating students from the PSP's 15 districts, as well as the Appalachian State Academies at Middle Fork and Elkin and the RCOE Anderson Reading Clinic, read books of their choosing during the summer months and record their reading on a log provided by App State Athletics/RCOE. Students then submit the log into their School Library Media Coordinator the first week of school.
The RCOE processes a tally sheet from each participating school and announces the top readers in grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5 in each district. These top readers and guests are typically invited to Appalachian's annual Education Day football game. This year, Mountaineer Readers will be recognized for their reading achievements during Appalachian State University’s Education Day football game on October 29, 2022.
The overall top readers for 2022 are:
Alexander County Schools | Top in Grades 1-2 | Top in Grades 3-4 | Top in Grade 5 |
Clara Haithcox | Aubrey Powell | N/A | |
Alleghany County Schools | Top in Grades 1-2 | Top in Grades 3-4 | Top in Grade 5 |
Toban Ambler | Damon Rector | Amelia Peros | |
Ashe County Schools | Top in Grades 1-2 | Top in Grades 3-4 | Top in Grade 5 |
Savannah Parsons | Laylen Hayes | River Poplin | |
Avery County Schools | Top in Grades 1-2 | Top in Grades 3-4 | Top in Grade 5 |
Corbin Bledsoe | Axyl Payne | Tatum Cooke | |
Burke County Public Schools | Top in Grades 1-2 | Top in Grades 3-4 | Top in Grade 5 |
Luke Drake | Kylianna Rose Tessener | Abigail Canter | |
Caldwell County Schools | Top in Grades 1-2 | Top in Grades 3-4 | Top in Grade 5 |
Taylor Younce | Trevor Sprouse | Ava Philyaw | |
Elkin City Schools | Top in Grades 1-2 | Top in Grades 3-4 | Top in Grade 5 |
Kassidy Tilley | Kamdyn Tilley | Oliver Morris | |
Watauga County Schools | Top in Grades 1-2 | Top in Grades 3-4 | Top in Grade 5 |
Sam Warren | Clara McAllister | Myra McAllister | |
Wilkes County Schools | Top in Grades 1-2 | Top in Grades 3-4 | Top in Grade 5 |
Aaleigha Gale Hodge | Nicholas Johnston | Abby Gutierrez-Torres | |
Appalachian State Academy at Middle Fork | Top in Grades 1-2 | Top in Grades 3-4 | Top in Grade 5 |
Alan Santiago | Brinkley Macrow | Jameson Kankula |
2022 Top School:
- Ellendale Elementary (Alexander County)
This school with the highest total pages read per student enrolled in school will receive an App State Pep Rally with members of the App State Athletics and Spirit Team! A Certificate of Achievement will be sent to the School Library Media Coordinator for presentation at the school level!
2022 Additional Top 5 Schools:
- Crossnore Elementary (Avery County)
- Wilkesboro Elementary (Wilkes County)
- App State Academy at Middle Fork (App State)
- Mountain View Elementary (Wilkes County)
- Baton Elementary (Caldwell County)
These next top five schools with the highest total pages read per student enrolled in class will receive a customized school-specific video featuring App State coaches and student athletes! A Certificate of Achievement will be sent to the School Library Media Coordinators for presentation at the school level!
2022 Top Two Classrooms:
- Sonia Beach's Classroom
Crossnore Elementary School, Avery County
- Angela Sizemore's Classroom
Ellendale Elementary School, Alexander County
These two classrooms with the highest total pages read per student enrolled in class will receive their choice of an ice cream party OR pizza party! A Certificate of Achievement will be sent to the School Library Media Coordinators for presentation at the school level!
Check out this great article to read more about this exciting celebratory event, and look for news about winning classroom and winning school celebrations in upcoming PSP Newsletters! Email Dr. Rosenbalm at rosenbalmem@appstate.edu for questions on how your students can participate in the future!