Washington Middle School and Trautwein Elementary School Assistant Principal Patrick Keenoy has been named the 2011-2012 Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year by the St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals, a division of the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals.

“I was very honored to be nominated by Mr. Smith and was thrilled when I found out I was selected,” Keenoy, who was nominated for the award by WMS Principal Adam Smith, stated in a district news release. “I really enjoy being an assistant principal, and I am really fortunate to get to work with such great people.”

Keenoy was selected for the Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year Award based on his exemplary performance and success in providing high-quality learning opportunities for WMS students. He will be recognized at the SASSP Awards Banquet set for Wednesday, May 2, at Norwood Hills Country Club.

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