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2021 South Sioux City High School Honors Program


2020-2021 South Sioux City High School Honors Program (normally known as the CEF Honors Banquet)   

https://youtu.be/z6fu9u0l3jg

Each year the Cardinal Educational Foundation sponsors a banquet the first Sunday in May to honor distinctions of either Summa Cum Laude or Magna Cum Laude.   

This virtual slide show announces / recognizes each honor student by class.  This special virtual Honors Program (normally known as Cardinal Education Foundation Honors Banquet) will be released on YouTube at 5:30pm on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Once again, congratulations on your academic honors!  We’re looking forward to honoring you in this creative fashion where you will be recognized by the school and the entire community.

South Sioux City Community Schools is committed to recognizing the academic success of its students.

Beginning with the class of 2021, a Laude Recognition Model is used to honor academic excellence.


Summa Cum Laude
(with highest honor)
GPA of 4.25 or higher

Magna Cum Laude
(with great honor)
GPA between 4.0 and 4.24

Cum Laude
(with honor)
GPA between 3.75 and 4.0