September Students of the Month

"Students of the Month" is a monthly recognition of two students who have been selected out of many nominated by teachers and staff at the high school. In order to win, a student has to have great positive behavior, grades must be C average or better, and the student should also be involved in an extra-curricular activity. The September Students of the Month winners were announced recently at a prayer service. Timothy Blanco and Tori Carter-Story were both excited and surprised to have won plaques in their honor and four hundred dollars each.

Junior Tori Carter-Story was introduced by Mr. Jack Hauser, Family Ministry, this way: “Tori is a model to her peers, seeking help before and after school to make sure she is prepared for before class starts. In class discussions she asks thoughtful questions that show that she is always making connections between her courses as well in the world around her.” One teacher wrote of Tori, “She is the type of student who reminds me of the vocation I hold, challenging me to higher expectations in my preparation and classroom. Although she excels in her classes, she carries herself with grace and humility.”

Sophomore Timothy Blanco was described this way, “He is constantly polite, respectful and courteous to everyone he encounters. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.” Timothy is currently on the Cross Country team, and maintains a B average. One teacher wrote, “He is mature beyond his years. When I first met him he carried himself as a young college-age adult. He is a student who has his priorities in order and already has the tools to be successful in life.”

We congratulate the September Students of the Month and look forward to seeing who gets the great honor in October!

--Contributed by sophomore Larry Elim, Jr.