January High School Students of the Month

January High School 
Students of the Month
“It’s not that cold outside.” ~Andy Anderson, CG Behavior Interventionist 
 
Name:   Rachel Lavin, Grade 12
Parents: Matt and Sarah Lavin, Siblings: Sam and Hanna Lavin
School Involvement:  Basketball
Favorite Class/Activity:  English with Mrs. DeVries and Chemistry with Mrs. Goudge.
Hobbies/Interests:  Reading and hanging out with friends.
What she likes about C-G:  The staff. They are always nice. 
Future Plans: To become a nurse.  
Comments: “I have always enjoyed having Rachel in class over the years.  She is very conscientious and tries her best. She gives great effort and always has a smile for everyone.  Good luck next year, we will miss her.” “Rachel is a very hard worker and she puts a lot of thought into her work. She’s always polite and smiling.”
 
Name:   Naomi Shamp, Grade 11
Parents: Timothy and Marilyn Shamp, Siblings: Emily, Abigail, Molly, and Kari Shamp
School Involvement:  Band, FFA, National Honor Society, and Volleyball
Favorite Class/Activity:  “I love my fish and wildlife and college agriculture class with Mrs. Anderson. I love my math class with Mrs. Klinkhammer. My favorite activity is FFA.”
Hobbies/Interests: Farming, Volleyball, Painting, and Shopping
What she likes about C-G: “I like that it’s a small school. I appreciate the wonderful staff and all my friends.”  
Future Plans: “I would like to live on a beef cattle farm and have a degree in agriculture.    
Comments: “Naomi is an excellent role model; she is kind to everyone, works hard at all she does, and is highly involved in her community. We appreciate her dedication and attitude in the band!” “I have always enjoyed having Naomi in class.  I appreciate her honesty when she does not understand something. She is a great help in the classroom and always willing to help another student out no matter who it is.” “Naomi is a very hard worker. She is always smiling and asking me how my day has been. She is very personable and can have a conversation with anyone!” “Naomi is very driven when it comes to not only finishing work, but making sure that she understands the concepts.  She’s a hard-working, positive role model in the class and in FFA! Congratulations, Naomi!” “One of the most effervescent students in this building”
 
Name:  Rose Java, Grade 10
Parents:    Beth Barnes & Josh Java
Siblings: Daisy and Noella
School Involvement:  FFA, Basketball and Trap Club
Favorite Class/Activity:  Math & FFA
Hobbies/Interests:  Showing Goats and Hunting
What she likes about C-G:  I like the smaller classes and all of the teachers.
Future Plans:   I want to be either a forensic anthropologist or an athletic director. 
Comments: “Rose gives good effort in the things she wants to do well in.  Works hard and has been a great addition to FFA.“Rose is hard-working and firey. She cares about what she does and works hard to understand. We appreciate her involvement in the band!” “Rose has impressed us all with her growth as a contributing team member in FFA.  She is working hard to accomplish her goals and that focus will take her far. Well done, Rose!” “Rose continually works hard and always completes projects and tasks with a style, flair, and passion that’s so authentically her own.”
 
Name:  Justyce Auginash, Grade 9
Parents: Benae Cook and Justin Auginash Jr. Siblings: Aryelle and Justin Auginash Jr.
School Involvement: None  
Favorite Class/Activity: English, Geography, and Art 
Hobbies/Interests: “I like being with my friends and family.” 
What she likes about C-G: “It has good lunch most of the time.” 
Future Plans: “I would like to be an orthodontist or a doctor.”  
Comments: “Justyce has been wonderful to have in class.  She gives great effort in all she has to do. Seems to be a great friend and is always willing to help others out.” “Justyce is a fantastic student; hard working, inquisitive and creative. She is a problem solver and a good role model. She sets high standards for herself and works diligently to achieve these. She has a bright smile while being helpful to others. Justyce also does her part to keep the art room tidy by cleaning up well at the end of each class.”  “Justyce is always pleasant in the hallway and she smiles and has been a great asset to our school since arriving in 1st grade.” “Her spunky personality and high standard work ethic will assure Justyce any future she chooses. The sky is the limit! Great job, Justyce!” “Justyce possess a genuine passion for learning that is very much absent in so many students today.”
 
Name: Logan Westrum, Grade 8
Parents: Jeff & Krysten Westrum, Siblings: Kaylee & Oliver
School Involvement:  Football, Basketball, Track & Field, Student Council, and Band
Favorite Class/Activity:  Gym
Hobbies/Interests:  Sports
What he likes about C-G:  The nice people and the teachers.
Future Plans:  I am not sure yet.
Comments: “Very hard worker who tries his best in everything.  Have enjoyed having him in my classes this year.” “Has a great smile!” “Logan is a pleasure to have in class, he always comes prepared with a smile on his face. He is a hard worker, and I enjoy his sense of humor.” “Logan strives to do his best in everything he does, always with a smile. We appreciate his hard work in the band!” “Logan comes to class prepared and eager to learn. It is a pleasure having him in art.” “A great thinking mind, Logan is a wonderful addition to this school and our C-G family.”
 
Name:  Abby Engen, Grade 7
Parents:  BJ and Linda Engen, Siblings: Ella and Mya
School Involvement:  Volleyball, Track & Field, and Band
Favorite Class/Activity:  I like everything at C-G.
Hobbies/Interests:  volleyball, band, art
What she likes about C-G:  Teachers, people, friends, the set-up of the school
Future Plans:   Kindergarten Teacher
Comments: “Have really enjoyed having Abby in my class this year.  She works hard and tries her best on everything. She is very helpful to me and her classmates.  She is very well liked by her classmates. Has a great smile when she shows it.” “Abby is kind, conscientious of others, and always gives her best. We appreciate her thoughtfulness in the band!”
 

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