Senior Jessica Perry has been chosen as March’s Student of the Month by Herington High School teachers. Jessica is the daughter of Jesse and Margret Perry.
Teachers enjoy having Jessica in their classes because of her personality and hard work.
“Jessica has a wonderful personality, and it is really a pleasure having her in class. Despite the hard time I give her, I wouldn’t trade her for any other student,” said Mr. Kelly Carland, social studies teacher.
Jessica also does well in her extracurricular activities. Mr. Jayson Emig said that, “she is just as involved in extra-curricular activities as she was in her basketball career.”
Mrs. Kimberly Coover thinks that “Jessica is a wonderful student in A&P. She has a natural curiosity and enthusiasm that makes learning with her a lot of fun. She is also the best classroom aide in the world!”
Jessica is involved in volleyball, basketball, dance team, cheerleading, FBLA, FCCLA, Student Council and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. She has been invited to play in the Flint Hills Optimist Club all-star basketball game.
Jessica will be headed to Kansas State University after she graduates this year. She will be in the Pre-Health program there. After graduating from K-State, she plans to attend KU to become a pediatrician.
“I think I was chosen because I am active in school, I always do my work, and I’m willing to help others,” Jessica said.
She also has some advice to her fellow students.
“Always work as hard as you can in everything you do. Doing something halfway doesn’t help you succeed in the long run.”
Other people nominated were seniors Kaleigh Schneider, Kris Mueller, Chrissy Eaton and Robert Barber; juniors Amanda Vargason, Lance Shriver, Nick Trapp and Torey Berndt; sophomores Tyler Barber, Eric Bukowski and Cece Murphy; and freshman Derek Knopp.
Student of the Month is sponsored by National Honor Society.