BROWNSTOWN
For the final time this school year, Brownstown Central Community School Corp. recognized Students of the Month.
During the May school board meeting, junior Kyle Brown, seventh-grader Rehgen Stuckwisch and kindergartner Bryce Garland received certificates for earning the honor.
Brown was selected by language arts teacher Melanie Preston. She said Brown is passionate about learning.
“He is an avid reader, he participates regularly in class discussions and he strives to excel in all areas of class,” Principal Joe Sheffer said in reading Preston’s comments. “Because of his critical reading skills, Kyle’s ideas and insight elevate class discussions, thereby affecting all students’ learning. He is a bright young man with a bright future.”
The seventh-grade teachers nominated Rehgen for promoting the three Rs — respect, responsibility and resourcefulness.
“Rehgen is an exceptionally hard-working student who always puts forth her best effort and isn’t afraid to ask questions when she doesn’t understand,” Principal Doug McClure said while reading the teachers’ nomination letter.
Rehgen also has been on level with all review periods this year while participating in volleyball, basketball and softball.
“Rehgen is a joy to have in class because she respects the rules of the classroom and respects her peers in the class,” the teachers wrote. “Rehgen uses her don’t-quit attitude to find solutions or ways to deal with the challenges that she faces. We are very proud to have Rehgen Stuckwisch represent the seventh-grade class because she is well deserving of this title and hope that her work ethic and personality might set an example for other students in her class.”
Bryce’s teacher, Mary Jane Steinkamp, said he exemplifies the ideal kindergarten student.
“He is hard-working, attentive, well-behaved, kind, outgoing and enthusiastic,” Principal Tom McCool said as he read Steinkamp’s comments.
Accumulating 150 Accelerated Reader points and reading 325 books since February shows how hard work pays off, Steinkamp said.
“Bryce is a kind boy who will help another student out if needed,” she wrote. “When I need an extra pair of hands to help struggling students, Bryce is my go-to student because I know his quiet and kind demeanor will make the student feel comfortable. Being kind goes a long way.”
Steinkamp said she chose Bryce because of his many outstanding qualities.
“For a 6-year-old, his future looks bright,” she said.
This was the first school year for the Student of the Month program. It will start back up in September.