Nokomis JHS/HS Students of the Month: December 2021

The sixth-grade student of the month is Ilexia Doyen. She is the daughter of David and Jennifer Doyen and enjoys playing sports and tumbling.

She’s interested in becoming a doctor when she grows up. She also says to make our world a better place we should remind people to pick up their trash and help pick up other litter. 

The seventh-grade student of the month is Harry Lynch. Harry is the son of Bill Lynch and

Bridgett Blodgett.

His favorite book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. He likes to play video games and go hiking in his spare time. He loves math and is interested in becoming an engineer. 

The eighth-grade student of the month is Ella Huelson. Ella is the daughter of Jamie Vazzi and Scott and Jennifer Huelson.

Her favorite food is pizza. Her favorite color is yellow, and her favorite movie is Tangled. She loves volleyball, softball, and basketball. Her strongest academic subject is math.

The freshman student of the month is Garrett Engelman. He is the son of Blake and Melissa Engelman.

His future plans are to attend a college to get a degree in engineering. His competitiveness motivates him because he loves being pushed to do better.

His best ability is to work hard and take on any challenge.

The sophomore student of the month is Kayla Hampton. She is the daughter of Tara Hampton. She plans to have a career in child development.

Dancing and making TikToks is her best talent.

Flying on an airplane by herself was her biggest accomplishment because it helped her confidence and showed her she can be independent.

Her favorite quote is “You are stronger than you think.”

The junior student of the month is Addison Dangbar. She is the daughter of Steve and Tracey Dangbar. She plans to attend college to get a degree in criminal justice.

To evaluate success you have to be happy with yourself and fulfill your goals in her opinion.

To set an example, she says you have to follow three things; do the right thing, do the best you can, and show people you care.

Her favorite quote is, “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” – Babe Ruth. 

The senior student of the month is Baylee Cesaretti. Baylee is the daughter of Gabe and Kristy Cesaretti.

She plans to attend Lake Land College to earn a degree in business marketing and management.

Her parents motivate her to put forth her greatest efforts. Their work ethic inspires her to do the same like them. She evaluates success by being happy with where you are in life and earning everything you work for.

Her favorite quote is “Keep your beliefs high and roots deeper.” -Madison Prewe