STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Would you like to do something for an extra ordinary student? If you know a student who goes beyond the average student in academics, volunterer work, or maybe they have just done something extra special. Then you should nominate them for the Dr. Lana Helms student of the week contest. You can nominate by clicking on the link below and filling out the form. That student could be the winner of the Student of the Week contest. We will announce the winner every Friday morning on the Morning Shake Up. Send in your nominations and listen Friday mornings to see who the next student of the week is!
[Student of the Week Entry Form]
Student Name:
Sam GinesSchool Attending:
WHSReason for Nomination:
Washington High Schools senior economics students are participating in the Stock Market Game(SMG), an online investment simulation. Sam has shown great interest in the SMG and sets a great example for the other students. Keep up the good work Sam!Student Name:
Juliann RobertsSchool Attending:
WHSReason for Nomination:
Juliann has been a good student in my U.S History, Government, and Economics classes. She has also been in my homeroom for the last four years. I have seen her grow and mature into a nice young lady. She is very creative and entertains the other students in my homeroom with her games.Student Name:
Ben HarnerSchool Attending:
North ElementaryReason for Nomination:
Ben is an excellent student who works very hard to make high honors, never wants to miss a day of school and is on the boys basketball team. He is a great kid to be around and always wants to help out when he can. He is a wonderful part of our familyStudent Name:
Alexandra AllisonSchool Attending:
Veale ElementaryReason for Nomination:
Alex is a very kindhearted student. She is very helpful and is a hard worker. She does well in all subjects and always does her best. If she doesn't understand something she asks for help and immediately says, "Thank You" I can always count on Alex for a hug on the way out the doorStudent Name:
Dawson WelbornSchool Attending:
North ElementaryReason for Nomination:
Dawson has made the honor roll.Plus the teacher gave Dawson a hugh compliment through the principial that he was a great kid to have in class. He is respectful, mannerly and has a very warm personality, a great joy to be around.He loves to read a book them take a test on it and usually makes 100 on his test.Student Name:
Lupe PerezSchool Attending:
wjhsReason for Nomination:
Lupe is both an outstanding student and an outstanding athlete. Lupe works hard to balance an honor academic schedule with a year-round athletic schedule and excels in both areas. She is also very considerate of her fellow students as well as the members of the faculty and staff.Student Name:
Madi McClureSchool Attending:
North ElementaryReason for Nomination:
She works so hard to improve on her homework and latley has been practicing and practicing to complete her "A-Z" Math and pushing herself to complete that level. It amazes me how determined this little girl is and I am so very proud of her!Student Name:
Mary Anna McClureSchool Attending:
WHSReason for Nomination:
Mary Anna is a dedicated hardworking student and athlete. She realizes the importance of doing well in school. She makes excellant grades in economics She makes it a priority to always help and encourage her classmates. She also did an outstanding job on the WHS girls/ soccer team.
Student Name:
Emme GraberSchool Attending:
Washington CatholicReason for Nomination:
Emme always looks out for everybody in the sweetes way. She is a hard worker and has a respect for her teachers, friends and her work. Emme is always pleasant and happy. We love her to pieces!Student Name:
Hannah ParsonsSchool Attending:
wjhsReason for Nomination:
Besides being a wonderful student,helpful and pleasent, Hannah is constantly striving to learn and to help those around her to learn. Hannah has qualities that will make her successful in life with whatever she does.Student Name:
Meredith SmithSchool Attending:
Griffith ElementaryReason for Nomination:
Meredith's father has had a lot of health issues mental and physical. He has had a stroke and back surgeries and is dealing with severe neuropathly, memory loss, and one side of his body is completely numb. Meredith has always been right there by her father's side. She has had to do things most kids would find hard to cope with. She is a very high achiever always on the honor roll, works very hard, at school and home. She figured out a way to help her father with his memory loss by them doing homework together. She is also a great older sister she loves to do kereokee with her little sis when she can. Her father through out every thing their family has been through has never complained and I have never seen him without a smile even when he had his stroke. He has always taught his children to have a possitive outlook on life and to never give upStudent Name:
Braden LawyerSchool Attending:
North Daviess Jr./Sr.High SchoolReason for Nomination:
Braden is a very talented 8th grade band student. He demonstrates leadership ability throughtout rehearsals and helps others when possible.Student Name:
Andrew GluckSchool Attending:
WHSReason for Nomination:
Andrew is a good student, contributes to class, and is excited about learning. It's fun to teach students like Andrew.Student Name:
Drew BrothersSchool Attending:
wjhsReason for Nomination:
Drew Brothers always treats those in authority with the utmost respect. He is always ready with an answer or solution, and he puts himself last when it comes to serving others. No better qualities could be asked for in a young man.Student Name:
Brytni BraySchool Attending:
North Daviess Jr./Sr.High SchoolReason for Nomination:
Brytni volunteers her time by rehearsing with the 7th grade band and helping to organize the music library. She does this during her study hall and is a very willing and able helper.Student Name:
Maddie InglehartSchool Attending:
Griffith ElementaryReason for Nomination:
Maddie is an outstanding student. She is involved in sports and academic clubs; she gives her all to these teams. Maddie is always helpful to her classmates and has a positive attitudeStudent Name:
Nick HeshelmanSchool Attending:
North Daviess Jr./Sr.High SchoolReason for Nomination:
Nick has a strong leadership role in high school band and demonstrates his talent every day during rehearsal. He often will go/above and beyond/" when someone or something needs helpStudent Name:
Audrey RodgersSchool Attending:
wjhsReason for Nomination:
Audrey has an outstanding outlook when it comes to her fellow students. She is considerate and patient, always ready to explain when fellow classmates need extra help. Audrey goes above the normal attitude to help those in need. She will have a very bright future!!Student Name:
Heather McWilliamsSchool Attending:
Barr-Reeve Jr./Sr. High SchoolReason for Nomination:
Heather has improved over the past few years in school and life. She tries very hard in everything that she does. She is very involved in volleyball, school, and other activities. She keeps her grades up and is always willing to help others that are having trouble with something. She is sweet and helpful to teachers and other studentsStudent Name:
Shane PorterSchool Attending:
North Daviess Jr./Sr.High SchoolReason for Nomination:
Shane has a strong leadership role in high school band. He consistently demostrates his talent on trumpet during rehearsals and performances and does his best to help other band members succeed.Student Name:
Katilyn SeidelSchool Attending:
WHSReason for Nomination:
Katilyn has went over and beyond expectations lately in my World History Classroom. Her drawing of Aunubis the Egyptian God of death was amazing. For her Egpytian report she received a 98% and her project was a cake of King Tut's sarcophagus. She never fails to surprise me, when turning in a project. She is a hard worker and enjoyable to have in class.
Student Name:
Jacob TaylorSchool Attending:
Home SchooledReason for Nomination:
Jacob is a very hard worker and a very respectable person. He volenteers for various events through out his church. He is there when needed.
Student Name:
Charity GraberSchool Attending:
Barr-Reeve Jr./Sr. High SchoolReason for Nomination:
Charity is a very sweet girl. She is in 7th grade this year. This can be a very difficult year for the students. Charity has tried very hard this year and is excelling in 7th grade. She keeps her grades up while being kind to others, participating in cross country, attending church, and other extracurricular activities. She is always respectful and eager to please.Student Name:
Lindsey JonesSchool Attending:
Barr-Reeve Jr./Sr. High SchoolReason for Nomination:
Lindsey is a sweet, caring, hard-working, and respectful young lady. She works very hard in school and life. She has wonderful attendence, good grades, and is kind to every person that she meets. She is always willing to help anyone. She is helpful to her teachers and peers. Some examples of this are: helping clean up trash in the room helping a substitute, helping students with an assignment, being kind to student's with more severe needs that her own, helping in the cafeteria, and so on. Lindsey has stuggled in school She has worked very hard to pass her classes, and is now even makeing honor roll. She also holds a job at McDonald's in Loogootee, and attends church. This is a lot for her to be involved in while keeping her grades up and helping with her family. Everyone who meets Lindsey, loves her. She lights up a room when she enters with her joy and positive attitude.Student Name:
Gretchen BrownSchool Attending:
Veale ElementaryReason for Nomination:
Gretchen is a hard worker and lets nothing stop her, she broke her wrist last year during spring break, and just recently broke her same arm in July, but she still contunined to do all that she could do reguardless of having her arm in a splint for all most the last six weeks of school last year and the first 4-5 weeks the beginning of school, and plus being visually impaired, she is such a happy little girl and always has a smile on her face.









