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Student of the Month

Student of the Month ~ SCIENCE~ Kayla Catogge Freshman Kayla Catogge has been selected as the September Student of the Month from the Science Department. Kayla really enjoys cheering, and mentions that her favorite food is steak and mashed potatoes. Kayla’s teacher says. . . “Kayla has already demonstrated to be a very independent student in Earth Science class. She does an excellent job coming to class prepared and is always willing to share her ideas with the rest of the class. Kayla has also taken on a leadership role while working with her lab group by making sure all of the members of her lab group are participating and staying on task. Kayla is a hard-working student who is a role model to others in the class. She is encouraged to keep up the good work!” –Ms. Beshlian

Student of the Month ~HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION~ Jake Garcia Jake has been selected as the September Student of the Month from the Health & Physical Education Department. Jake has been creating music for over 9 years, and is a volunteer for the EMS in Jefferson. He hopes to major in Astro-Biology in college! Jake’s teacher says. . . “Jake Garcia is chosen as student of the month for my First Aid/CPR class. Jake has earned a perfect score in the class because of his excellent comprehension of life-saving techniques. Jake is a fireman and he uses his knowledge to teach his classmates about his profession. He actively contributes everyday by sharing stories or teaches the class basic skills of first aid. He truly has what it takes to be a professional in the emergency medical system and our town is lucky to have him. ” –Ms. Kircher

Student of the Month ~VIDEO PRODUCTION~ Landon Buell Senior Landon Buell has been selected as the September Student of the Month from the Video Production Department. Landon mentions that he truly enjoys working with Mr. K, and loves pizza! Landon’s teacher says. . . “Landon Buell is an integral part of Good Morning, Jefferson! and the Video Department. He has always been dedicated but this year he has moved on to the next level. His technical skills are impressive and he has a great on-camera presence. He is always ready to help out anyone who needs assistance and has a great sense of humor. He will be sorely missed next year but I know he will continue to accomplish great things. ”– Mr. Kazanfer

Student of the Month ~SOCIAL STUDIES~ Sean Perry Senior Sean Perry has been selected as the September Student of the Month from the Social Studies Department. Sean’s dream would be to play professional baseball for the Yankees. He hopes to graduate college with a degree in sports management. Sean’s teacher says. . . “Sean has shown early consistency this school year. He is an outstanding student who brings intelligence as well as laughter to every class. He is a class leader who is often turned to by other students to answer the tough questions. His knowledge of the subject and analytical style of thinking often brings a refreshing atmosphere to the class. He is always there to congratulate or offer assistance to his fellow classmates. Sean is thoroughly involved with the world’s current issues and is in tune with the events that surround us each and every day. He is kind, courteous and friendly and well deserving of the student of the month. ” –Mr. Hough

Student of the Month ~ENGLISH~ Colton Bassett Senior Colton Bassett has been selected as the September Student of the Month from the English Department. Colton has a true passion for film making, and wishes to pursue this in college. He also is involved in the fall drama, and JTHS musicals. Colton’s teacher says. . . “The Student of the Month for the English department is Colton Bassett. Colton is very insightful and perceptive. He is a very analytical thinker who is very well spoken and is able to expertly convey his thoughts during class. . ”– Ms. Maxwell

Student of the Month ~WORLD LANGUAGE~ Dylan Terpstra Senior Dylan Terpstra has been selected as the September Student of the Month from the World Language Department. Dylan wishes to become fluent in Spanish, and would like to in the future travel and attend college. He is a proud member of the JTHS track team. Dylan’s teacher says. . . “The World Languages Department is delighted to present Mr. Dylan Terpstra as its Student of the Month. Dylan is a student of the Spanish language and is currently enrolled in AP Spanish. Mr. Terpstra has adapted well in his new class; he is always eager to participate and engage in any activity presented. Dylan puts forward amazing effort, tries hard at only speaking the Spanish language in the class and at being a positive, cooperative classmate. It is an honor to have such a student as part of our Falcon family and as a language learner. Congratulations Dylan Terpstra!!” –Mr. Penilla

Student of the Month ~MATHEMATICS~ Edria Garganian Freshman Edria Garganian has been selected as the September Student of the Month from the Mathematics Department. Edria transferred from the Philippines, where she played table tennis. She hopes to attend Rutgers University upon graduation. Edria’s teacher says. . . “Edria is a very hard worker and is able to grasp math concepts very quickly. She currently has a 100% average! This is quite commendable because Edria is rather new to the USA and has had to make many adjustments. She is a pleasure to have in class! ”-Ms. Ajaj

Student of the Month ~MATHEMATICS~ Cade Herman Junior Cade Herman has been selected as the September Student of the Month from the Mathematics Department. Cade enjoys watching You. Tube videos, and really enjoys Language Arts. In the future, he would love to be a video game tester. Cade’s teacher says. . . “Cade has made tremendous strides in math. His grade may not seem impressive but the improvements and dedication are. Cade has matured and his attitude in class has shown great improvement. He is much more accepting of assistance when needed and has started asking for help. ” -Ms. Ciaraffo

Student of the Month ~MUSIC~ Dean Gonnella Senior Dean Gonnella has been selected as the September Student of the Month from the Music Department. Dean has been involved with music for ten years, and loves Mr. B’s class. He would like to be a criminal justice or law enforcement major when he attends college. Dean’s teacher says. . . “Dean has done a tremendous job during Marching Band this year, joining as a senior rookie. He has brought an element of leadership to the front ensemble and served as an excellent role model. ” -Mr. Barrieres

Rotary Student of the Month Ryan Schmidt Junior Ryan Schmidt has been selected as the September Rotary Student of the Month. Ryan plans to attend college as a pre-med major, and double major in music performance. When asked about one of his favorite places to visit, he immediately mentioned Savannah, Georgia! Ryan’s teacher says… “Ryan Schmidt is an outstanding member of the school community at JTHS. He is involved in a variety of activities including the Golden Falcon Marching Band, the Red Cross Club, PDP, and the Jefferson Township Municipal Alliance. He is always smiling and cheerful in the hallways; further, he is always around to lend a helping hand to other students. He is caring, motivated, responsible, and funny! Ryan truly