The following students were recognized by the Student Council as students of the month for September. 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, Olivia MacCollum is our selected freshman. Olivia has been on the Western Wayne Color Guard team for two years and is a member of the National Art Honor Society. Olivia enjoys making ceramic art.
“I love being able to share my personal experiences, emotions and activities through my art,” Olivia said.
In addition, Olivia enjoys being in a creative writing class at school and sharing all of her original ideas there.
Next, Kaylee Heise is our chosen sophomore this month. Kaylee loves her ELA class, because it is a calm place where she can practice her writing.
“Writing helps to calm me down,” she said. “I really like journaling.”
Her hobbies include: listening to a wide variety of music from rock to rap and going for walks. She aspires to study psychology in college and pursue a career as a psychiatrist.
In addition, Logan Pauler is this month’s featured junior. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the Robotics Team, the soccer team, and the volleyball team. His favorite class is pre-calculus, and he plans to study mechanical engineering in college with his preferred school being Penn State.
“All of my teachers at Western Wayne have been a great help in leading me to figure out my path and to learn problem-solving skills,” he explained.
Finally, Makayla Walton is our senior spotlight this month. Makayla enjoys most her advanced placement government and psychology classes this year. She aspires to be a forensic psychologist. She is involved in many activities including: band for four years, where she plays both the flute and piccolo. She also serves as a woodwind section leader and band librarian. In addition, she is Student Council secretary, a member of National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, and Envirothon. She thinks she learned the most about leadership skills from her experience in the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program her junior year.
“I learned how to be able to better communicate with others through confidence in my leadership skills,” she explained.
The Western Wayne School District congratulates these September students of the month and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.
From left: Olivia MacCollum, Logan Pauler, Mr. Paul Gregorski, high school principal; Kaylee Heise, and Makayla Walton.
