March Students of the Month Named
Launch the media gallery 1 playerAt the beginning of every month LHS teachers nominate and vote on who has gone above and beyond on their academics and extracurriculars. This month’s Student of the Month winners are Emily Stender, Kyle McMullin, and Mia Glissman-Mayner.
The first Student of the Month winner was senior Emily Stender. Her parents are Dan and Kathy Stender.
The extracurricular activities Emily participates in include FBLA, One-Act, Tech Team, Band, Girls Golf, Journalism. Her favorite subject in school is any math class. Her future plans are to major in Computer Science at UNO.
As this is Emily’s second time winning this award, she says, "I'm very happy to receive this award again. It shows off all my hard work in my academics and extracurricular activities are paying off.”
Emily’s teachers say that she has taken her academics seriously this year, and really stepped it up for One Act: student director, painting, and handling anything that needed handling.
The second winner of Student of the Month is junior Kyle McMullin. His parents are Mark and Julie McMullin. His grandparents are Mort and Mary Ann McMullin and Dave and Kay Reininger.
Kyle participates in football, basketball, FFA, YAC, One Act, and Journalism. His favorite class is History. His favorite hobbies to do out of school are play sports and video games.
When asked about what he wants to do after high school, Kyle said, “I will probably go into something related to agriculture or sports. I’m not sure where I’m going to attend yet, but I’m thinking UNL or maybe a community college.
As this is Kyle’s fourth time winning this award, he says, “It feels great that my hard work is paying off and being recognized.”
Kyle’s teacher say that he is a hard-working kid. He does well in class and is always pleasant. He has become a leader and is fun to have around the school.
The third student to win the Student of the Month is junior Mia Glissman-Mayner. Her parents are James Mayner and Lisa Glissman-Mayner.
Her favorite class is History. When she is not at school, she likes to read, sleep, exercise, and play games. After high school Mia plans on going into the Air Force for nursing after graduation next year or going to a four-year college.
As this is Mia’s first time winning this award, she says, “It was a little weird because she wasn't expecting it at all, but it is really nice. She also says, “It makes me feel more seen in a way.”
Mia’s teacher say that she has improved a lot as a student over the years. She is helpful, hardworking, and a joy to have in class. They also say that her willingness to participate in class and express her opinion has increase over this past year.
Congratulations to the Students of the Month!