The following students were recognized by the Student Council as students of the month for December. Their teachers and administrators weighed in on the decisions. All of the students chosen hold a high standard of academic and personal excellence. They are true examples of the P.R.I.D.E. standards for PBIS at our school.
First, Abigail Wasman is our selected freshman. In school, she loves her art class having a special interest in drawing still life. Her other favorite class is Spanish. Abigail is highly involved in her local 4-H Club for many years. She shows pigs, goats, and cows. Working with and showing animals is her passion.
“I love working with and preparing animals for show and seeing how they turn out in the end,” she said.
Next, Olivia Haines is our chosen sophomore this month. Olivia is a dual sport athlete participating in both track and volleyball at Western Wayne. In the classroom, she enjoys studying history most. In addition, she absolutely loves animals and has ridden horses since she was young. She aspires to be a veterinarian upon graduation.
“I want to study veterinary medicine because of how much I enjoy animals,” she said.
In addition, Lauren Beamer is this month’s featured junior. She is extremely involved in volleyball being both a part of the Western Wayne team and a club volleyball team out of Allentown. Her favorite class is English. In addition, she aspires to go into the nursing field.
“I feel that the competitive environment that I thrive on being a part of through my volleyball experiences will help to prepare me for college,” she said.
Finally, Lance Maiocco is our senior spotlight this month. Lance is also a dual sport athlete having played football and baseball at Western Wayne throughout his high school career. In football, he primarily plays the positions of wide receiver and cornerback. In baseball, he plays pitcher and outfield. In addition, he is a member of FBLA and National Honor Society.
Lance will attend Marywood University upon graduation with a scholarship to play baseball. He plans to study health and exercise science.
“I think that being a part of a team and facing adversity through that experience has helped to better prepare me for the future,” he said.
The Western Wayne School District congratulates these December students of the month and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.
From left: Olivia Haines, Lauren Beamer, Abigail Wasman, Lance Maiocco, and Mr. Paul Gregorski, high school principal.
