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 February is Senior, Kayla Gabel, daughter of Daniel and Aimee Harnden. Miami staff state, “Kayla is planning on a career as a dental hygienist. She has managed to maintain on the A/B Honor Roll while working part time in in Kansas City. She is very caring to others and a responsible person.” Kayla states, “I thank my parents for always pushing me in school and believing in me.” She plans to further her education at Johnson County Community College.
The Adrian Student of the Month is Senior, Jessi Baker, daughter of Rex and Patti Baker. In school, Jessi is in Volleyball, Cheer Leading, Track, FFA, and NHS. Outside of school she is into Swim Team, volunteer at House of Hound, and works as a waitress. Jessi is inspired by this statement by Vincent Van Gogh, “I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God’s help I shall succeed.” Jessi plans to further her education at College of the Ozarks majoring in Art Education K-12.
The Ballard Student of the Month is Freshman, Lexi Ward, daughter of Bev and Mike Ward. Lexi is active in Basketball, Volleyball, and Art Club. She is in 4H outside of school. Ms Bergen states, “Lexi has a positive attitude, is almost always smiling, always willing to help when needed, has great sportsmanship, and is a great role model for others.” Mr Dunkin states, “She is self motivated. She askes relevant questions in class. She is highly disciplined and a joy to have in class.” Lexi plans to go to college to become a nurse.
