December Spotlight High School Students of the Month

December High School 

Students of the Month

“Look closely at the present you are constructing. It should look like the future you are dreaming.” 

~Alice Walker

 

Name: Jeanette Ballard, Grade 12

Parents: Paul and Jennifer Ballard Siblings: Paul, Annalise, Chloe, and John

School Involvement: Jazz Band, Band, Choir, and Knowledge Bowl

Favorite Class/Activity: Band

Hobbies/Interests:  Reading and playing flute

What she likes about CG: The teachers and lunch

Future Plans: A music teacher

Comments: “Always a smile on her face and a real pleasure to have in class.” “Gets along great with her classmates and is always willing to help others out.” “Jeanette has an amazing amount of talent and creativity. Always fun to see how she approaches a project!” “Jeanette is polite and she contributes great thoughts and ideas to class discussions.” “She has an awesome attitude no matter what challenges she is presented with.” “Humble, gracious, and talented!”

 

Name:  Tyra Goodwin, Grade 11

Parents: Tara and Adam Olson

School Involvement: Student Council

Favorite Class/Activity: Teacher’s Assistant for the Elementary

Hobbies/Interests: working at the nursing home

What she likes about CG: “The food is pretty dope.”

Future Plans: Psychiatric Technician 

Comments: “Tyra is a great listener. She retains information and is a great contributor to class discussion.” “Tyra works  hard in her classes.  She is always polite and always has a kind word to say.” “Tyra is always a very considerate person with a positive attitude. She brightens your day with her smiles and words.” “Creative, leader, go-getter, encourager, and follows through on ideas she creates.”

 

Name: Michael Tollefson, Grade 10

Parents: Conrad Tollefson and Kimberly Tollefson Siblings: Gabe, Sissy, Theodore

School Involvement: Basketball and concert band

Favorite Class/Activity: Math and Basketball

Hobbies/Interests:  Robotics

What he likes about CG:  “Great place to go to school - nice people, amazing education.”

Future Plans: An engineer

Comments: “Michael has a great sense of humor” “Well liked by his peers” ”Not afraid to ask questions or answer questions even if he is not sure.” “Very pleasant to have in class.” “Never afraid to try.” “He has a positive attitude every day.” “His smile makes me smile and sometimes wonder what he just did!”

 

Name: Danaé Stenzel, Grade 9

Parents: Tom and Cheryl, Siblings: Madi

School Involvement: Basketball, Volleyball, Track, and Student Council, Band

Favorite Class/Activity: Science with Goudge

Hobbies/Interests: Playing basketball and swimming

What she likes about CG:  “I like how we all pretty much know each other and everyone is pretty friendly to each other.”

Future Plans: A doctor

Comments: “Danaé is great to have in class.” “She is well liked by her peers.” ”Works very hard to make sure she always has her work done.” “Danaé has a playful curiosity about her.” “Contagious smile!” “She is always on task and works very hard.” “She has a calm demeanor and takes pride in her work.”

 

Name: Hunter Spears, Grade 8

Parents: Christine Moen, Justin Moen (Uncle), Ruby Moen (grandma) Brothers: Hayden and Tyron

Favorite Class/Activity: Geography and Math

Hobbies/Interests: Reading books and playing video games

What he likes about CG:  “It is a friendly place.”

Future Plans:  “I am not entirely sure yet.”

Comments: “Super nice kid.” “Really enjoy having him in class.” “Wish he would speak up more because he has great things to say.” “Well liked by all his classmates.” “Intelligent. Perceptive.” “Respectful and kind - a great combination!”

 

Name: John DeVries, Grade 7

Parents: John and Michelle Sister: Hadley

School Involvement: Cross-country and concert band

Favorite Class/Activity: Math and English

Hobbies/Interests:  Reading, comics, drawing and Legos

What he likes about CG:  “I like that we have cross-country.”

Future Plans: An author

Comments: “John is great to have in class.” “Always pleasant and willing to answer questions.” “Very well liked by his peers.” “Always willing to help others out.” “John wears a smile all day every day!  He offers intelligent input to class discussions and is a role model to others in both academics and character!” “He always has a smile on his face when he walks in the door. He is very polite and respectful. He contributes meaningfully to the class discussion.” “Positive, chipper, makes the environment in which he is in more uplifting.”