The Power of the Positive
Assembly
by Tim Larson
May 09, 2008
This year the “Power of the Positive” is back at our Jr. High. The students are taught to take the initiative and do the right thing without having to be asked. We call these types of students number one workers. Each month during our POPS assembly there are four deserving students who receive Student of the Month honors. These students are chosen by their teachers and then a final four is voted on to determine the monthly winners.
March and April students of the month are:
7th Grade- Brooke Murdoch, Sydney Todd, Jesse Hickey, and Royce Kempnich
8th Grade- Rachel Morton, Brianna Keene, Jerad Leifeld, and Frank Manning
Here is what some of their teachers had to say about them.
Student of the Month (Sigler)
8th Grade
Brianna Keene
This young lady works very hard both in the classroom and with her extra-curricular activities. She is always striving for her best and welcomes you with a friendly smile.
Rachel Morton
She is a great all around student, working hard in the classroom and she is willing to help those who need it. She was also a very coachable basketball player.
Jerad Leifeld
This gentleman strives for perfection with any task he tackles. He is willing to help those in need and isn’t afraid to ask a difficult question.
Frank Manning
Often quiet and reserve, this young man does have a great sense of humor. He is a joy to have in the classroom because of the hard work he puts into his assignments.
7th grade
Sydney Todd
This young lady is a joy to be around. She always has a positive attitude and encourages her classmates and teammates.
Brooke Murdock
She is an extremely hard worker in the classroom. She ask great questions in discussions and isn’t afraid of hard work.
Jesse Hickey
He has greatly improved over the year as a writer. He maybe predictable about his writing topic; however, he allows his peers to laugh and smile about his topics.
Royce Kempnich
He is a very consistent student with his work. Although he is often quiet, he does work extremely hard and goes with his own pace. He isn’t afraid to ask for help or to help those around him.
Mr. Larson
Brooke Murdoch- This student always goes above and beyond when it comes to her schoolwork. She participates in class and has a great attitude.
Sydney Todd- This student is always willing to help a class discussion with her input. She has a wonderful work ethic and is a joy to be around.
Royce Kempnich- This student works hard for his grades. He is courteous and gets along well with others.
Jesse Hickey- This student always has a friendly hello whenever I see him. His attitude is great and that is something we appreciate as teachers.
Brianna Keene- This student did a great job of leading the 8th grade students this year as class president. She worked very hard on several activities this year that were very successful. She is also a fantastic student!
Rachel Morton- This student is very nice to her classmates and respectful of her teachers. She has a personality that everyone seems to like. She is also a wonderful student.
Jerad Leifeld- This student knows he is responsible for his own learning and takes advantage of opportunities by asking questions. He is respectful of his teachers and is a great student.
Frank Manning- This student has all the qualities for SOM. He is polite, respectful of others, a great student and pleasant to be around.
Ms. Michel
Rachel Morton:
This young lady works very hard and has shown a lot of improvement over the past four quarters. To her classmates she is kind and thoughtful.
Jerad Leifeld:
This young man is an excellent leader for the 8th grade. He strives to do his best in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. In the classroom he works very hard and earns the A that he receives. Among his classmates he is patient, courteous and respectful.
Jesse Hickey:
The young man is respectful and kind to adults and his classmates. He always has a smile on his face. He is also very cooperative when asked to do tasks
Sydney Todd:
This young lady does an excellent job in the classroom. Her homework is done on time and she strives to always do her best. Outside of the classroom she is thoughtful to other students and will help anyone that is in need.
Frank Manning:
This young man is another quiet leader among the 8th grade gentlemen. His homework is always done on time and done and with great success. He worked very hard to earn his grade in History this year!
Brianna Keene:
Words to describe this young lady would include, hard working, kind, courteous, respectful, and intelligent. She is a great asset to the 8th grade class and I know that she will continue her hard working ways in high school!
Brooke Murdoch:
This young lady is always willing to help me; she even will ask if there is anything that she can do for me without me asking! She is also a great student; her homework is always done on time and volunteers to read in class.
Royce Kempnich:
This young man works very hard in the classroom. He takes his time and does excellent work!
Congratulations to these eight excellent young people!!
