Student of the Month
Faculty selected, each month a senior is honored as Student of the Month. Sponsored by the Perryville Elks, the student receives a $100 check toward their college education, their picture in the newspaper, and an invitation to the Elks Awards Banquet in May. Thank you to the Perryville Elks for sponsoring such a great program!
September,
Ben Kirn |
The St. Vincent High School Elks Student of the Month Award goes to Benjamin Kirn for the month of September. Ben is the son of Henry and Jennifer Kirn of Perryville. Ben is President of the SVHS Band, Vice President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Treasurer of the Senior Class. He is also a National Honor Society member and a Track and Field athlete. Ben has many hours of service in Vacation Bible School, Operation Overhaul, Parish picnics and fish fries, and as an Altar Server. Ben’s Calculus Teacher, Mr. John McLain, states, “Ben is one of the most good-natured students at our school. He works hard in class and is always willing to help a teacher or classmate in need. He is a delight to have in calculus class.” Ben plans to attend college and major in Engineering. |
October,
Jacob Hennemann |
The St. Vincent High School Elks Student of the Month Award goes to Jacob Hennemann for the month October. Jacob is the son of Jim and Sara Hennemann of Perryville. Jacob is a four year athlete on the football and baseball teams. He shows leadership as St. Vincent de Paul Service Society President and Student Council Senior Class Vice President. He is a four year member of Band and attended Missouri Boys State. Jacob has many service hours helping at parish events and is an Altar Sever for Mass. Mr. John McLain, Jacob’s Calculus teacher, states, “Jacob is a tremendously gifted student with a special ability to see and understand concepts at a deep level. However, what has always impressed me about Jacob is his character. He treats his teachers and peers with incredible respect and is looked up to by classmates as a leader and role model. Jacob plans to major in Engineering. |
November,
Aiden Blessing |
The St. Vincent High School Elks Student of the Month Award goes to Aiden Blessing for the month of November. Aiden is the daughter of Christine Heine and Russell Blessing. Aiden leads at St. Vincent as a Captain of both Cheerleading and Color Guard, Vice President of the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club, and Secretary of National Honor Society. She is a 4-year member of Band and a 3-year member of Pep Club and Sodality. Aiden excels academically, earning ‘A’ Honor Roll. Mrs. Angela Hudson, the track coach and moderator of SADD, states, “Aiden is a conscientious student who cares strongly about doing her best in both her school work and extracurricular activities. She leads by example on the Track team and encourages her teammates to do the same.” Aiden will study to be an EMT and paramedic at Jefferson
College.
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