Help choose the Louisville-area high school Student of the Week
The two students nominated for Courier Journal High School Student of the Week are described as wonderful, dedicated and determined.
Read about them and help select the best of the best. Voting is open until noon Thursday, Feb. 13. You can vote at the bottom of this story.
High school principals, teachers, guidance counselors and district officials are invited to nominate students each week based on outstanding achievement or community service.
We will announce the top vote-getter each Friday.
Blair Kaelin, Charlestown High School: Blair is wonderful. She produces a lot of content for the radio/TV program, takes pictures at events, and she is a leader in the classroom in several ways. She comes up with great ideas, has a knack for video editing, and is in general one of the most kind and pleasant students I have ever taught. She contributes to the success of our program.
Ethan Rodriguez, Louisville Central High School: Ethan is a junior at Louisville Central High School. He is a student athlete and most importantly a student who is dedicated to their studies. He has taken dual credit classes, AP and advanced classes. As a basketball player, he not only shines on his AAU team but also rallies his peers as a natural team leader and hype man. His commitment to pushing his limits is evident in his rigorous academic choices, maintaining a GPA above 4.0 while tackling AP, advanced classes, and dual-credit courses. This determination is not just a testament to his work ethic but to his ambition for a financially stable and successful future.What truly sets Ethan apart is his ability to tackle challenges head-on. I recall a particularly challenging game where the odds were stacked against his team. Ethan's problem-solving skills and unwavering positivity shone through as he rallied his teammates, strategized on the fly and led them to an unexpected victory.
Reach News Clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.
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