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Academic Notebook: John Marshall Students of the Month
Jun. 14—May
William Tran was chosen as the May Kiwanis Sunrisers Student of the Month from John Marshall High School. He was nominated by Shelly Spalleess-Hansen from the Family and Consumer Science Department. According to his nomination, he earned the Ultimate Leader Award through his service as a State Officer with the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). He has lead chapter operations for more than 30 members. He has also interned with RNeighbors and the City of Rochester Mayor's Office—heading the planning of 4 city-wide projects integrated with multiple community organizations. Will has also served as the logistics committee member for Rochester Community Initiative and served as a youth representative on the Rochester Sustainability and Resiliency Commission.
Will plans to major in finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and pursue a career in economic consulting or law.
April
Aiden Huckberry was chosen as the April Kiwanis Sunrisers Student of the Month from John Marshall High School. He was nominated by Brendan Adams from the PE/Health Department. According to his nomination, Aiden represents his senior class well—demonstrating the possibilities of hard work and dedication. He has a passion for strength training—advancing to Peak Performance (Advanced Weight Training). He is thoughtful and courteous and a great example to his younger classmates.
Aiden enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, gaming and baking.
He plans to major in business marketing with a minor in psychology at Winona State University.
March
Gabriela Montoya-Lopez was chosen as the March Kiwanis Sunrisers Student of the Month from John Marshall High School. She was nominated by Michael Anderson from the Fine Arts Department for her consistent dedication to learning and growing her abilities as an artist. According to her nomination, after taking Ceramics 1-3, Art 1-3 and Graphic Arts, she has moved on to an independent study. She has challenged herself all throughout her art career at JM and demonstrates the advancement possibilities.
Gabriela enjoys reading, creative writing, ceramics, art and floral, interior and fashion design.
After graduation, she hopes to become and illustrator and writer.
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