A.C.E. Award

     A.C.E. stands for Accepting the Challenge of Excellence. This program recognizes W-SR and Bremwood students who have made a dramatic change in their attitude and performance during their high school years. These changes have enabled the students to overcome adversities and prepare for graduation. A.C.E. Award winners receive an engraved plaque and are entered into the district level competition, with that winner competing for the National A.C.E. Award.

2016 A.C.E. Award

Tucker Hart, son of Brett and Mindy Hart, is the Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) Student for 2016. Tucker has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, but he refuses to let this disease hold him back. He has been a four year manager for the Waverly-Shell Rock football team and has excelled academically. In addition to school, Tucker works at The W. He plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa in the fall.

2014 A.C.E. Award

Abby Caldwell, a senior at Waverly-Shell Rock, was selected as the 2014 Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) award winner. Her struggle began in 8th grade where she was bullied and called fat. She wanted to lose weight to stop it. Her self- imposed restricted eating in 9th grade resulted in weight loss, hair loss and going to Mayo Clinic to overcome her eating disorder. Abby overcame her struggle and did not let it get in the way of her goals.

2013 A.C.E. Award

Peter O'Brian, a senior at W-SR High School was selected as the 2013 Accepting the Challenge of Excellence award from the Waverly Exchange Club. O'Brian experienced family support issues throughout his school years. He now lives with foster parents. He is a member of the state championship basketball team and the state soccer team. He will attend the University of Iowa majoring in business.

Dave Arns, Eric DeVos, Heather DeVos, Dan McKenzie

2012 A.C.E. Award

Eric DeVos, a senior at Waverly-Shell Rock, was selected as the 2012 Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (A.C.E.) award winner. The yearly award was presented by the Waverly Exchange Club on May 24. Growing up in a single parent household, Eric encountered several challenges in his school career. He excelled in wrestling with his father as his biggest supporter. At the end of Eric's sophomore year, his father began experiencing health issues. Eric accepted the challenges presented to him and made family his first priority.