February Spotlight on High School Students of the month
Tue, 03/05/2019 - 10:31am
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February High School
Students of the Month
Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. ~George Washington Carver
Name: Ethan Erickson, Grade 12, Parents: Jason and Jaque Erickson, Zeba and Leah Swalboski, Siblings: Jesse and Dylan Maxwell; Jadelyn, Shayla and Dakota Erickson; Dominic Swalboski
School Involvement: Kindness Squad, Choir
Favorite Class/Activity: Jewelry Metals and Choir
Hobbies/Interests: Metal working, forging, casting, woodworking, leather working, sketching, painting, singing, mythology and walking through the woods.
What he likes about C-G: It is a small school so everybody knows everybody and nobody is a stranger.
Future Plans: I am enlisted to be a soldier of the Minnesota National Guard.
Comments: “Ethan is a very hard worker. He is always willing to help classmates with their work. He is a very nice person, always has interesting stories to tell.” “A gentleman and a scholar! We look for great things from you young man!” “Ethan is a fine young man and has been a treat to watch mature into his senior year. He will without a doubt find much success in his future.”
Name: Jenna Smith, Grade 11, Parents: Matt and Debbie Smith, Siblings: Matthew Smith
School Involvement: The Kindness Squad & Volleyball
Favorite Class/Activity: Yearbook/taking pictures
Hobbies/Interests: Art, being with friends and family, playing with my dogs.
What she likes about C-G: How everyone is so close to each other.
Future Plans: I plan on going to college
Comments: “Jenna is always willing to share a smile and ‘Hello!’ in the hallway! She is a student who will go out of her way to lend a helping hand and is generous to her peers. Well done, Jenna!” “Always a bright smile and an optimistic outlook. Very friendly young lady. Tries her best in school.” “Jenna is a hard working young lady who has a great science and math mind!”
Name: Sydney Vakoch, Grade 10, Parents: Mitch and Ranae Vakoch
School Involvement: iMPACT and Volleyball
Favorite Class/Activity: Small Animals/Animal Science with Mrs. Anderson
Hobbies/Interests: Being with family, drawing and hanging out with friends.
What she likes about C-G: Everyone is welcoming to new people.
Future Plans: Working in the medical field
Comments: “Sydney is a positive role-model for her peers. She is hard-working, respectful, and kind. She never settles for the minimum, and she gives her best work in everything she does. We value her talent in band!” “I have never seen Sydney ill-prepared or scrambling. She is ready to learn and participate every single day. That combined with her pleasant personality and common sense perspective, make her an asset to any class she’s in! Congratulations, Sydney!” “I enjoy Sydney as a student. She is a great addition to any classroom and subject. She is always willing to help out her classmates.”
Name: Brian Walser, Grade 9, Parents: Brian and Brandi Walser, Siblings: Madison and Charlie
School Involvement: Football
Favorite Class/Activity: Geography
Hobbies/Interests: I like games.
What he likes about C-G: The positivity and the food.
Future Plans: Undecided.
Comments: “Always a smile and wave when I see him in the hallway! Well done, Brian!” “Brian is always pleasant and says hi in the hallway. I have enjoyed having him in class.” “Brian seems to be positive no matter what is happening. I love his laid back demeanor.”
Name: Annaliese Ballard, Grade 8, Parents: Paul Ballard and Jennifer Ballard, Siblings: Jeanette, Paul III, Chloe, John
School Involvement: Volleyball and Basketball
Favorite Class/Activity: Shop Class
Hobbies/Interests: I like Volleyball.
What she likes about C-G: I like how we have different foods and that it is good.
Future Plans: I would like to be a plumber or an electrician.
Comments: “Annaliese is responsible and mature, positive and kind. She works hard and has a wonderful, witty sense of humor. We appreciate her leadership in the musical world!” “She is a hard worker and has a great smile. She is a pleasure to have in class.”
Name: Trever Solberg, Grade 7, Parents: Jay and Kim Solberg, Siblings: Gavin
School Involvement: Football, Basketball, and Summer Rec Baseball
Favorite Class/Activity: Computers and Band
Hobbies/Interests: Growing pumpkins and playing video games
What he likes about C-G: Early out Wednesdays
Future Plans: Engineer
Comments: “Trever is kind and polite to everyone. He has an infectious grin and a calm demeanor. We value his effort in band!” “Trever is focused on doing his best at everything he does. He is very self-motivating and observant! His creative talent and precision has blown us away in STEAM! Great job, Trever!”