Adrian Optimist October 2018 Students of the month
The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.
The Miami Student of the Month for October is Charles Johnson, a Junior, son of Daniel and Jessica Johnson. In school, Charles participates in FFA, Quiz Bowl, and National Honor Society. Out of school, he likes farming, welding, and spending time with family. Charles finds inspiration in his grandparents, the farm, and nice trucks. Spanish Teacher, Amber Cooper, states “I nominated Charles Johnson for Student of the Month because he exhibits many attributes that one worthy of this award should. A worthy candidate would be timely and present, does what he/she is asked, and displays good citizenship. A good citizen is one who leads by example, isn’t afraid to stand out of the crowd, does what is needed despite what others may think, and can be held to his/her word without a single thought otherwise. To me, Charles Johnson demonstrates all these traits when it comes to his role in my class.” After graduation, Charles plans on going to Missouri Welding Institute.
The Adrian Student of the Month is Mary Grace Wood, a Junior, daughter of Valerie and Doug Wood. In school, Mary Grace participates in Band, National Honor Society, Technology Students Association, and Speech and Debate. She also participates in Hapkido outside of school. Mary Grace states, “Looking at the world today, you see many good things but also many bad things. I believe that it is up to us (students) to tip that balance in favor of the good things. We are the future and the future is only going to be what we make it.” Jim Hogan, Technology Teacher, states “It has been a pleasure for me to have had Mary Wood as a member of our Technology Student Association chapter for the past seven years. She has served as a local officer and is now serving as a state officer. Mary is also a dedicated band member. She strives to always succeed to the best of her ability. She is also a dedicated student, working hard in her classes to keep her grades high.” Mary Grace plans to attend University of Central Missouri majoring in either teaching or forensics. She also plans to be an author.
The Ballard Student of the Month is Senior Jackson Rotert, son of Chris and Michelle Rotert. 5th grade teacher, Kelsi Bergen states, “He is an excellent role model to the preschoolers and they absolutely adore him. He always makes a point to say hello to hem when he sees them outside of class.” Computer teacher, Cheryl Murchie states, “Jackson is a student I can count on to do any task I give him. He makes sure he does the very best he can to see any goal he has set for himself completed. He has a great sense of humor and always tries to have a smile for everyone.” Jackson was recently chosen to be a member of PAW PRIDE (Personal Responsibility of Delivering Encouragement), a JH/HS Student
Leadership Program that works with both elementary and high school age students. Jackson is also a member of the BHS, basketball team and baseball team.
