Nov. Middle School Students of the Month FRONT L TO R: Jason Lares (6th), Kalista Koster (7th), Austyn Ellenbecker (5th), Jasmin Ramos (5th) BACK L TO R: Lucy Winter Chaser (6th), Andrew Sebesta (7th), Rylee Campbell (8th), Allison Thomazin (8th) -Photo Provided

Interviews and Biographies by Hannah Oliver, Olivia Stull, Adriana Cervantes, Draysen Henle, Addison Anderson, Nolan Upah, Roman Hill, and Grace Smith-

Jasmin Ramos (5th)

Jasmin Ramos is ten and she is in 5th grade. Her family members are her mom Mariela, her dad Cipriano, her brother Angel, and her sister Adilene. Jasmin’s hobby is drawing and she would describe herself as smart and funny. Jasmin’s best characteristics are that she is responsible, trustworthy,and caring. Her advice for her classmate is to listen to the teacher

Austyn Ellenbecker (5th)

Austyn Ellenbecker is an 11-year-old 5th grader. His parents are Jackie and Paul Ellenbecker. Austyn has one sister named Ashlynn. He has two pets, a dog and a cat. His cat’s name is Lilly, and his dog’s name is Dissel. Austyn likes to play basketball and considers and it his hobby. He describes himself as smart, active, a gamer, and sporty. He thinks his best three characteristics are that he is smart, funny, and active. Finally his advice for other students is, “Don’t talk when you’re in class.”

Lucy Winter Chaser (6th)

Lucy Winter Chaser is in 6th grade and she is eleven years old. Her family members are Caiden Winter Chaser, Skyler, Janice EagleHawk, and Linda Winter Chaser. Lucy’s hobbies are drawing, doing nothing, and playing basketball. She describes herself as a nice, quiet, and tall person. Lucy says her three best characteristics are that she is tall, quiet, and she laughs a lot. The advice she has for her classmates is, ” Listen to your teacher and pay attention.

Jason Lares (6th)

Jason Lares is eleven years old and in 6th grade. His family members are Augustine Lares, Esthela Lares, James Lares, Cynthia Lares, and Jair Lares. His dogs’ names are Dexter and Oreo. His hobbies are soccer and video games. He describes himself as smart, athletic, and kind. He has advice for other student, which is, “Don’t mess around in class and listen.”

Kalista Koster (7th)

A student of the month for November is Kalista Koster. Kalista is twelve and in 7th grade. Her mother’s name is Jamie Koster, her father’s name is Kam Koster, her brother’s name is Kaileb Koster, and her sister’s name is Kenley Koster. She has three pets, Sam the dog, Itty Bitty the cat, and Fatty the cat. Things Kalista likes to do are to be outdoors, farm, and draw. She is also a dancer. Kalista is a hardworking, outdoorsy person who is kind, funny, and curious. Her advice for classmates is, “Stop goofing off and work hard.”

Andrew Sebesta (7th)

Andrew Sebesta is in 7th grade and is twelve years old. His parents’ names are Todd and Karla Sebesta. He likes to play video games and read books. He is intelligent, funny, and nice. His best characteristics are that he is nice, fun, and smart. His advice is, “Do your best in school and do not disrespect your teachers.”

Rylee Campbell (8th)

Rylee Campbell is in 8th grade. She has 3 brothers, Alex, Derrek, and Mason. She has one dog named Oliver. Her parents’ names are Jill and Destry. She likes music and drawing. She is fun, hyper, and smart. She says she is an energetic and social kind of person. Her advice for her classmates is to stay on task.

Allison Thomazin (8th)

Allison Thomazin is fourteen and is in 8th grade. Her moms name is Denise Thomazin. Her sister’s name is Ashley Thomazin. Allison has two dogs. Their names are Blue and Bobby. Her hobbies are volleyball, gymnastics, and dance. She describes herself as nice and athletic. Her best characteristics are that she is fun, talkative, and weird.