Settje, Urban, and Wemhoff Win Student of the Month!
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Launch the media gallery 1 playerEnding the month of February on a high note, Leigh High School announced three new “Student of the Month” winners: Brynn Settje, Ella Urban, and Michael Wemhoff. These students were all described as very hardworking individuals.
The first person to receive “Student of the Month” was junior, Brynn Settje. Brynn is the daughter of Chad and Kristi Settje. Her grandparents are Judy Blessen and the late Gary Blessen, of Creston; Tom and Susan Kabes of Clarkson, and Mike and Cindy Settje of Leigh. She is the great-grandaughter of Joyce and Lavern Wendt and Stanley and Marilyn Settje of Leigh.
Brynn stays busy by being involved in volleyball, basketball, track, FCCLA, FBLA, YAC, One Act, and journalism.
Brynn’s favorite class is her CAN class. Brynn is thinking about being a Physical Therapy Assistant when she finishes high school, but is unsure of what college she wants to attend. Outside of school Brynn enjoys hanging out with friends and family, playing sports, and going shopping.
This is Brynn’s second time winning this award. Here is what Brynn has to say about winning this award: “It feels really great to win this award. It shows that my hard work in the classroom and in my extracurricular activities pays off. It shows that people notice how hard I try in school and everything I am involved in.”
Brynn’s teachers have all good things to say:
- She is a very hard-working student, pleasant, and helpful. She is a quiet leader who leads by example.
- Brynn has showed composure in basketball this year and never gives up. She also excels in the classroom and in activities, and she is polite and respectful.
Another winner of “Student of the Month” for February was junior, Ella Urban. Ella’s parents are Josh and Robin Urban. Ella is the granddaughter of Dean and Cindy Urban, and Judy Blessen and the late Gary Blessen.
Ella participates in golf, track, FCCLA, FBLA, journalism, dance team, One-Act, National Honor society, and YAC. Ella enjoys spending time with family and friends. Ella said that her favorite class is FCS because it teaches her real-life skills that she can use in the future. Ella is still undecided on what she wants to do in her future.
The “Student of the Month” award has been given to Ella twice. “Winning this award makes me feel good,” Ella exclaimed, “because it shows that my hard work is being recognized.”
Here is what Ella’s teachers had to say about her:
- “She is such a fun student. She speaks her mind, works hard, and is willing to volunteer whenever anything is needed.”
- Ella works very hard to earn good grades, and she is a great team player in all her activities. She always has a smile and a positive attitude.”
The third student to receive “Student of the Month” was eighth-grader Michael Wemhoff. This is his first time winning this award. Michael is the son of Jon and Deana Wemhoff. Michael is a part of the Football and FCCLA teams.
Michael says his favorite subject is social studies. Michael stays busy outside of school by playing golf and cards. Michael hopes to do some kind of landscaping for his future career.
“It is a pleasure to win this award” Michael said.
Michael’s teachers said the following:
- “Michael works very hard in class and wants to get good grades. He is friendly to classmates and respectful towards his teachers.”
- “Michael also did a very good job with MAP testing, scoring above the 90th percentile nationally for multiple sections.”
Congratulations to these outstanding students!