Adrian Optimist Club Students Of The Month

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools.  Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit.  Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria.   Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it.  Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

Pictured:  Miami Principal Dr Daniel Johnson, Alex Thomas, and Adrian Optimist Member Caleb Jeter

Alex Thomas is the Miami Student of the Month for March.  Alex, a junior, is the daughter of Jim Thomas and Debi Thomas.  In school she enjoys participating in FFA and choir.  Outside of school Alex likes working with her dog, her fainting goat, and her horses.  Alex states, “My grandmothers inspired me to be the best person I could be.  Her plan for college is to get as close to a full ride as possible and go into zoology.  Miami staff states, “Alex is a very intelligent, respectful young lady that works hard in her studies.  She is a model student that has been a great addition to our school.”

Pictured:  Adrian Optimist Member Larry Ritter, Joshua Hawkins, and Adrian Principal Don Lile

Joshua Hawkins is the Adrian Student of the Month for March.  Joshua, a senior, is the son of Mark Hawkins and Carla Hawkins.  His in school activities include show choir, choir, soccer, National Honor Society and quiz bowl.  Outside of school he enjoys playing guitar and piano as well as singing.  Joshua states “Music is my inspiration, my world, and my way of life.  Music teacher, Dawn Burhart states “Joshua is a trustworthy, responsible young man who stands above the rest.”  Joshua plans to attend college at Drury University, Springfield, studying music theory.

Pictured:  Ballard Principal Jimmie Barton, Holly Tate, and Adrian Optimist Member, Benny Goss 

The Ballard Student of the Month for March is Holly Tate, sophomore daughter of Troy and Jana Tate.  Science instructor, James Hurst, states “Holly is the lead student in the 9^th grade.  When she says that she is going to do something, she follows through with her commitment and does not waiver.  The most recent example is the 2014 MSPE Model Bridge Contest.  Thirteen students committed to build a bridge, and 6 bridges were entered in the contest.  Holly dedicated the time and effort to constructing the bridge, increasing her chances of success.  She earned 2^nd place finish and the right to compete at the international competition in Chicago in May.