Academic Notebook: February Student of the Month from John Marshall High School
Apr. 12—February
Benjamin Hull is the February Kiwanis Sunrisers Student of the Month from John Marshall High School. He was nominated by Eric Rogelstad of the math department. Ben was nominated for his determination to thoroughly comprehend all of the concepts before him and help other students grow and improve in their understanding. His nomination states that all of his teachers would be in agreement that he is very deserving of this award.
Ben is a member of symphonic winds, marching band and jazz band. He is a section leader, playing percussion, and a member of the Band Council. He also participates in The Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps, a nonprofit marching arts organization in southeastern Minnesota. He practices every week out of town and will perform with them this summer throughout the area.
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