May 2014 Students of the Month

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Siena Schuth
Freshman
Health

Siena Schuth was selected as the Freshman Student of the Month by the Health Department. Siena is a high honor roll student who lists Accelerated Algebra II Honors, Biology Honors, English I Honors and Health among her most enjoyable classes. She already has become involved in many extra-curricular activities, including the Drama Club, Speech Team, Foreign Language Club and Interact. She also was a member of the ensemble in the spring musical, Guys and Dolls. Her teachers note that she has tremendous study habits and values her education, which is evident through her hard work. Siena looks forward to volunteering more, hopes to attend a prestigious university, and is going to challenge herself to run a 5K. In her free time, she likes to bike, read, bake, hike, draw and spend time with her family and friends.

Marisa Marseille
Sophomore
Driver Education

The Driver Education Department picked Marisa Marseille as the Sophomore Student of the Month. Marisa’s favorite classes include Spanish II, Geometry and Driver Education, and she notes that she enjoys learning about subjects that will directly apply to her life in the future. A high honor roll student, she is described as a hard working student both in and out of the classroom, and as someone who is willing to lead class discussions and help her peers. Marisa earned a spot on the varsity dance squad as a sophomore, and also is a member of the Foreign Language Club and Interact. She plans on attending college and hopes to become a high school math teacher and a dance coach. In her spare time, Marisa takes dance classes and enjoys volunteering.

Andrew Forzley
Junior
Special Education

Andrew Forzley was chosen as the Junior Student of the Month by the Special Education Department. Andrew is an honor roll student who enjoys a wide range of classes. He has made terrific growth this year while striving to reach his academic, vocational and personal goals. An active class participant, he has taken more responsibility for his learning. Andrew works at Franciscan Village through the school’s Transitional Employment Program, and has received great reviews for his work. Involved in several activities, including Breakfast Buddies and the An Evening Out club, Andrew recently qualified for the Special Olympics State Games. He hopes to work in a restaurant or at Franciscan Village, and someday would like to visit Poland. Andrew enjoys playing video games, collecting matchbox cars and watching football.

Gianna Turek
Senior
Guidance

The Guidance Department tabbed Gianna Turek as the Senior Student of the Month. A high honor roll student, Gianna states that she most enjoys her Senior P.E. Leadership and Business Leadership classes, as well as all of the math classes she has taken in high school. Described as a pleasant student who always is enjoyable to work with, Gianna was a member of two IHSA State Champion squads while earning four varsity letters in cheerleading, and also was part of the Mathletes squad. She has been inducted into the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. Gianna was an IHSA All-Academic Team nominee, and also was cited as an Illinois State Scholar. She is one of just 75 students to be admitted into the University of Arizona’s highly selective Eller “ELITE” program. She plans on majoring in business and sports management, with a goal of someday working in the sports industry as an attorney or as an agent. She works part-time and enjoys shopping, going to Cubs games and spending time with friends.