December High School Students of the Month
Name: Rachel Spray, Grade 12
Parents: Dave and Lori Spray; Sibling: Nick, Luke, and Jessica
School Involvement: Volleyball, Basketball, Student Council, iMPACT, National Honor Society, and Yearbook.
Favorite: Yearbook
What she likes about CG: I like the "lunches and the teachers are nice."
Future Plans: "I would like to be a teacher."
Comments: "Eager, energetic, positive, and fun to be around. Rachel follows through and energizes groups just by her presence. She will be an asset to the world at large and it’s been a privilege to have her be a part of our campus for the past thirteen years." "Always striving to understand and actually learn the content before her. She works hard to be sure she is giving everything she has to whatever task is presented to her." "She is friendly, kind, and full of energy!" "The reason the yearbook will get completed this year." "She is a great teammate/classmate; quiet strength, very unselfish and doesn’t hesitate to take on more than her share of the workload." "ALWAYS willing to help out. Great classmate and very hard worker." "She will be missed next year!"
Name: Jasmin Molden, Grade 11
Parents: Seth Molden and Denise Byers; Sibling: Alexie and Evan Molden
School Involvement: Volleyball and Band
Favorites: "Any class with Mrs. Goudge"
What she likes about CG: "I like how it is small so you can get more one-on-one time with the teachers and you know everybody."
Future Plans: I am "undecided but I want to be involved in childcare."
Comments: "She has a calm demeanor and strives to do well in all she does." "Willing to do what it takes to get things done. "Attentive to those around her and works hard. She has a positive energy on the court and off and overall is a pleasant young student to have at our school." "She is a positive influence on our school and a great role model to younger students." "Jasmin in kind and compassionate to all individuals - young or old - in the school building."
Name: Morgan Cornell, Grade 10
Parents: Jayson and Debra Cornell; Sibling: Chase
School Involvement: Basketball, iMPACT, and band
Favorites: Math (class) and basketball
What she likes about CG: "I like how it is a small school and you can know almost everyone."
Future Plans: "I don’t know exactly what yet, but I know I want to travel the world and experience the most I can in life."
Comments: "Highly energetic and creative thinker. She is a team player and builds those up around her. Reaching out is a strength of hers and her ability to draw on the strengths of others and bring them into a group is a leadership quality that has been a gift to us. She is outgoing and positive and passes that on to all in this building." "She is full of an immense amount of energy...always seems to have a smile on her face." "She works at a consistently high level and is willing to challenge herself to do more difficult things. Her personality helps create a positive learning environment." "Very hard worker. Pleasure to have in class. Always willing to help out and not afraid to answer the difficult questions even if she is wrong."
Name: Damen Bakke, Grade 9
Parents: Brian and Jenny Bakke; Sibling: Tristan
School Involvement: Football, basketball, Track and FFA
Favorites: Shop (class)
What he likes about CG: "That I know everybody."
Future Plans: "Play football at NDSU!"
Comments: "Damen is an extremely hard worker and completes every task, large or small, with a smile on his face. Pleasant to have in class and in FFA, and is always willing to offer his peers a helping hand at any time!" "Conscientious and courteous and offers the utmost respect to those with whom he interacts." "Always willing to help out with whatever is needed. His positive attitude is infectious to the other students." "Takes pride in a job well done and a great classmate/student." "Damen works hard at the task at hand. He works towards his goal." "Always a pleasure to have in class. Works hard to get his work done and understand what is going on. Very pleasant to be around." "His smile makes me smile every time!"
Name: Tyler Weems, Grade 8
Parents: Scott and Jamie Weems; Sibling: Mckensie
School Involvement: Football and Kloster Park activities
Favorites: Geography and Math classes, Study Hall
What he likes about CG: I like "all the nice teachers and students."
Future Plans: "A NFL player"
Comments: "Quiet but solid. Strong and intentional in his actions. Extremely respectful. Highly aware of the needs of others and easily empathizes with others which is one of the highest indicators showing the ability for one to be successful in the world." "Super nice student. Really enjoy having him in class. Always willing to help others out." "A pleasure to have around. He works extremely hard in study hall. Weems helps keep the class in order."
Name: Wyatt Anderson, Grade 7
Parents: Craig and Tamera Anderson; Sibling: Jese, Alexa, and Bella
School Involvement: Football
Favorites: History class
What he likes about CG: "I like the recess after lunch and football."
Future Plans: "A rancher."
Comments: "He is always kind and has a smile on his face." "Engaged in the learning process and the learning environment. He is able to step outside of his comfort zone to use his strengths for others in the building." "Always works hard and is always in a good mood. He is a pleasure to have in class."