May Spotlight High School Students of the Month
Wed, 05/29/2019 - 12:17pm
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May High School
Students of the Month
“If you work hard enough and assert yourself, and use your mind and imagination, you can shape the world to your desires.”
~ Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers: The Story of Success
Name: Michael Tollefson, Grade 12
Parents: Conrad and Kimberly Tollefson
Siblings: Theodore, Nathaniel, Serenity, and Gaberrel Tollefson
Favorite Class/Activity: Business Math
Hobbies/Interests: “I like hanging out with friends mainly.”
What he likes about C-G: “Great learning environment and the staff is great.”
Future Plans: “I want to go to Northland Tec. for a degree in Residential Carpentry.”
Comments: “Michael is a very pleasant person to have in class. He is polite and always willing to lend a helping hand or take on responsibilities.” “I have enjoyed having Michael in class all through high school! He offers great insight to discussion, adds wonderful creativity to assignments, and writes heartfelt responses to writing prompts!””Michael has a great sense of humor that I always enjoyed...quick witted. Always said hello and goodbye...will miss him next year.”
Name: Matheus Zappa Ramos, Grade 11
Host Parents: Billy and Daphne Klema
Siblings: Bailey and Kailey
School Involvement: Basketball, Track
Favorite Class/Activity: My favorite class is History because it is challenging and new.
Hobbies/Interests: I like to play video games, hang out with friends, and learn new things
What he likes about C-G: All the people are nice and everyone is able to help you at any moment.
Future Plans: I want to be a pilot in the Air Force.
Comments: “Matheus has been a great student to have in class this year. He’s funny! Always answers questions in class, and shares alot about how it is done in Brazil. Awesome to have had him at C-G this year” “Has been great to have in class. He has a positive enthusiastic personality and is a hard worker.” “I have enjoy Mr. Zappa so much in my classroom and around the school. He is bright young man with a love of life!”
Name: Alec Halverson, Grade 10
Parents: Christine Horn, Jacob Halvorson
Siblings: Sverin, Aris, Kyra, and Sean
School Involvement: Football
Favorite Class/Activity: Mrs. Goudge’s classes
Hobbies/Interests: “Being in the sun.”
What he likes about C-G: “The teachers are way better than Bagley’s”
Future Plans: “A man.”
Comments: “I did not have the pleasure to have Alec in class this year, but he always greets me in the hall and helps others out when they need help! Great kid!” “ Alec can always make me smile. He caught my attention right away at the beginning of the school year answering lots of questions in class, and is quick to share stories with me and the rest of the class. He is a very hard worker, and an overall bright young man with a bright future. Congratulations Alec!” “Alec has grown into a great student, leader and role model in the school. He works hard, is unselfish and has a great personality. Other than liking the Patriots, he is a great kid.” “Alec has matured into one fine young man. He always greets me with a smile and hello and works so very hard in my class to do his best! I am so very proud of him!”
Name: Ella Engen, Grade 9
Parents: Linda and BJ Engen
Siblings: Abby and Maya Engen
School Involvement: Student Council, Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Iron Bear and Band
Favorite Class/Activity: “Geography with Mr. Kroulik and band because I get to sit by Arabella Corey.”
Hobbies/Interests: Piano, ukuleles, and sports
What she likes about C-G: “Everyone knows everyone and people get to be more like family.”
Future Plans: “I have no idea.”
Comments: “Ella always puts a full effort into anything she does. She is a great role model for our school.” “Ella is a hard worker and a great student athlete, and teammate. She consistently lives up to “BEAR” standards.” “Ella is a great friend to others. She works hard and adds insight to discussion! I enjoy her witty humor!” “Love having Ella in my class. She always works hard and tries her best. Always willing to help others out and is a great friend.” “Always has a big smile and is super pleasant to be around.” “Ella is hard-working, offers her thoughts and opinions for the benefit of the class, and takes pride in what she does.” “Blingin’ Engen is a rock star student-athlete!”
Name: Avery LaVine, Grade 8
Parents: Joe and Karen LaVine
Siblings: Gabe and Allison LaVine
School Involvement: Basketball and Track
Favorite Class/Activity: “Playing basketball at lunch and art.”
Hobbies/Interests: “Ice cream and art.”
What he likes about C-G: “The teachers and people are (generally) nice and the classes.”
Future Plans: “N.A. or an ice cream man with a colorful truck.”
Comments: “Avery is always working hard on his assignments, is very polite in class to both teachers and peers. Way to go, Avery!” “Avery works hard and super polite to his teachers and classmates. He is always willing to help others out when they need help.””Has gotten really tall this year!”
Name: Skylar Ballard, Grade 7
Parents: Steve and Cindy Ballard
Siblings: Alexis, Aliya, and Carter Ballard
School Involvement: Basketball, Volleyball, and Track
Favorite Class/Activity: Math
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball Volleyball, Track, JO Volleyball, and Camping
What she likes about C-G: School assemblies, school spirit, homecoming, winter formal, and friends.
Future Plans: “Clearbrook-Gonvick Teacher”
Comments: “Skylar has been great to have in class this year. She always gives her best effort and is not afraid to ask questions when she does not understand something.” ”She is very pleasant and always seems to have a smile on her face” ”She has been a pleasant surprise in track this year and look forward to many more years of her throwing things!” “Skylar is kind and honest, and she works hard in all she does. She asks questions and never gives up!” “Skylar works so hard! She is always prepared, and I have enjoyed getting to know her this year!”