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Biographies by: Braxten Rohrs, Daniel Wiese, Brendan Ribby, Wyatt Surman, Kevin Manzo, Miguel Medina, and Dominick Ochoa

Manuel Cervantes (5th):

Congratulations to Manuel for earning Student of the Month for November! Manuel Cervantes is in 5th grade and 11 years old. He lives with his two parents and three brothers. He plays football and basketball and enjoys video games as well. He describes himself as smart, funny and weird and his advice for his classmates is to never give up and don’t stop trying.

Jonathan Escribano (5th):

Jonathan Escribano is in 5th grade and is 10 years old. He has 7 siblings and lives with his mom, grandma, aunt, and has 2 pets, Luna and Armone. He likes to draw, color and is in band. He is always nice and happy. His advice is to do all your work and listen to the teacher. Congratulations for earning Student of the Month for November, Jonathan!

Barrett Jesina (6th):

South Tama Middle School’s Student of the Month for November is Barrett Jesina. His family consists of his mother Maggie, father Jeff, brother Brady, and 11 pets. Barrett enjoys playing basketball and playing with his goats. He is smart, funny, and kind. Barrett’s advice for his classmates is, “Be respectful and do what you’re told.”

Emma Vest (6th):

Congratulations to Emma Vest for earning Student of the Month in November. Her family members are Cortney, Drew, Skyla, and Matthew. Her hobbies are basketball, softball, and volleyball. Her best characteristics are that she is outgoing, brave, and nice. Also, her advice for classmates is to always be respectful.

Cody Blocker (7th):

Congrats to Cody Blocker for earning Student of the Month for November. He has been respectful and responsible. His parents are Tammy and Rod. Cody likes to play football, wrestling, and track. He is responsible, honest, cautious, and very kind. His advice for classmates is to treat other people with respect and be responsible!

Cristal Fonseca (7th):

Congratulations to Cristal Fonseca for earning Student of the Month for November! Cristal is 12 years old and in 7th grade. Her parents are Ramon Fonseca, Maria Reynoza, and her sister is Celeste. He loves to play soccer and basketball for STC. She describes herself as very nice, smart, quiet, and polite. She’s always happy, smiling, and super positive! Her advice to her classmates is to pay attention in class so there are more opportunities to do more things. Congrats to Cristal!

Kaileb Koster (8th):

Congratulations to Kaileb Koster for earning Student of the Month for November! Kaileb is in 8th grade and is 14 years old. He likes to farm, hunt, fish and play football. He is a hard worker and is really smart and cool. He has 2 cats and 2 dogs and his family members are Kam, Jamie, Kalista and Kenley. His advice for all the younger students or friends is just be a hard worker and it will pay off.

Alejandro Carrera (8th):

Alejandro Carrera, or Alex as his friends call him, is November’s Student of the Month. He is a 13 years old and in 8th grade. He has his mother Veronica, his father Antonio, and his brothers Tony, Angel, and Alan. He does band at school. His friends describe him as kind and respectful. His advice to his classmates is to listen to the teachers because they are older.