BACK L TO R: Osmar Galvez (7th), Hanah Novotny (7th), Jacob Timm (6th), Jaden Graff (6th) FRONT L TO R: Samantha Oliver (8th), Eunice Avalos (8th), Clayton Graff (5th), Lauren Veit (5th) Photo Provided

Authors: Kalem Schrock, Andrew Sebesta, Molly Savage, Mariana Hodge, Jaden Graff, Anna Harkin, Malori Witt

Lauren Veit (5th)

Lauren Veit is 11 and in 5th grade. Her parents are Jenelle and Andrew Veit, and her two sisters Vanessa and Vinlee. Lauren enjoys playing the trumpet, softball, basketball, volleyball, and dance. Lauren describes herself as fun and athletic. She says her best three characteristics are being helpful, nice, and kind. Lauren’s advice for her classmates is, “keep working hard and have fun!!!”

Clayton Graff (5th)

Clayton Graff recently won the student of the month award. His family is Steph, Brian, Cale, Amelia, Addlyn, Trevor, and Zoey. His main hobbies include golfing, fishing, and hunting. He describes himself as responsible and honest. His best characteristics are that he is funny, smart, and he likes his glasses. His advice for his classmates is “keep on getting good grades.”

Jaden Graff (6th)

Jaden is a 12 year old 6th grader. Her parents are Andrea and Curt, and her sister is Madelyn. In her extra time, Jaden plays volleyball and basketball. She describes herself as friendly, athletic, and nice. Her best three characteristics are caring, nice, and funny. Jaden’s advice for her fellow classmates is “Always try your best and never, ever give up!”

Jacob Timm (6th)

Jacob Timm is a 6th grader. He is 11 years old he turned 12 on May 9. He lives in a house of five; a mom, a dad, and three sisters. That’s a lot of sisters! His favorite things to do are to play basketball and football. He is funny, friendly, and caring.

Hanah Novotny (7th)

At the young age of 13, 7th grader Hanah Novotny has been awarded the student of the month award! Her parents Sarah and Eric along with her sister Grace are very proud of her. She has two pets; a cat named Bobbi and a dog named Eli. Hanah enjoys playing video games, playing in band, and being in track. Her friends describe her as a kind, beautiful, and a fun person. Hanah says she’s an intelligent, talented, and very understanding person. Hanah’s advice is to “always do your best, study, ask questions, and stay positive.”

Osmar Galvez (7th)

Osmar Galvez is a 12 year old 7th grader. His parents are Diego and Ana. Osmar’s hobby is baseball. He describes himself as quiet and smart. Mr. Galvez’s best characteristics are quiet, fun, and smart. Osmar’s advice for his classmates is, “Don’t get into trouble.”

Samantha Oliver (8th)

Samantha Oliver is 14 years old and in 8th grade. Samantha’s mom is Heather, her dad is Brian, and her sister is Hannah. She also has a cat named Grace. Her extra-curricular activities and hobbies are archery and drawing. Samantha describes herself as a good friend and nice. She said her three best characteristics are friendly, smart, and being fun. Samantha’s advice to her classmates is ” work hard so you get ahead.”

Eunice Avalos (8th)

Eunice Avalos a 14 year old 8th grader. Eunice’s parents are Martha and Carlos. She enjoys playing soccer and dancing. Eunice describes herself as short with black hair. Her best three characteristics are nice, friendly, and lovely. Eunice’s advice to her fellow classmates is “Work hard to have better skills and work with each other.”