Whitko School Corporation Announces October Students Of The Month
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LARWILL – Whitko School Corporation announced their October students of the month.
David Ousley – Whitko Jr./Sr. School – Senior High nominee
Ousley is very respectful, hardworking, caring and willing to help anyone. He is very intelligent and has a heart of gold, according to a news release from Whitko School Corporation.
He is a leader of his tennis team and has an amazing work ethic. Ousley was nominated by teacher John Strayer.
Will Cripe – Whitko Jr./Sr. School - Junior High nominee
Cripe is a hard worker and has a positive attitude every day. He is willing to help his peers when they are struggling. He gives his best effort and enjoys learning. Cripe was nominated by teacher Ashley Roberts.
Robert Werstler – Whitko Career Academy
Werstler has been successful in class projects. He led his team to a championship in the first annual Cupcake Wars with his version of a Diet Pepsi cupcake. He is also a Future Farmers of America officer and is in charge of the finance committee. He ran our mum fundraiser where the FFA chapter sold over 400 mums. His leadership in these projects has been exceptional. Werstler was nominated by teacher Matt Dice.
Amelia Sprunger – South Whitley Elementary School
Mrs. Thong-Umphai and Mrs. Vardaman chose Sprunger as the October student of the month from South Whitley Elementary. Amelia has always been a great Bulldog since she began attending SWE in kindergarten. She is the quiet student who is always doing the right thing and helping others who need it along the way. She has served as an ambassador and been a leader in her classrooms. Amelia is joining us as a distance learner this year. She has given both sixth-grade teachers honest and valuable input that has helped improve the distance learning program in sixth grade. She continues to be a hard worker with a positive attitude even while working from home. It is our pleasure to bestow her with the honor of being student of the month.
Christian Martinez – Pierceton Elementary School
Christian takes his schoolwork very seriously and strives to succeed in every subject. He is an excellent student who completes all work, studies and participates thoughtfully in class. He perseveres in every task, even when the task is difficult. He is organized, prepared and eager to learn new material, stated the news release. He is also respectful to peers and adults. Christian is a joy to have in class and is a valuable asset to the classroom. Martinez was nominated by teacher Tasha Kinney.
Christopher Martinez – Pierceton Elementary School
Christopher is a kind, compassionate and a hardworking student, stated the release. He is a great student who participates in class, encourages classmates and is always eager to learn more. Christopher knows the meaning of effort, responsibility and integrity. Christopher was nominated by teacher Beth Woodard.
