STUDENT of the MONTH
James Sheets focuses on ‘hard work, dedication’
James Sheets was the PHS student of the month for November.
Earning student of the month distinction may be something not many people hear about, but still every month a Powell High School student receives this honor.
“I was excited to hear that I won,” said senior James Sheets who was PHS’ November student of the month.
Many students don’t realize this exists until they receive a nomination paper from the office. The paper explains that a teacher has nominated you to be considered for student of the month for that month. Although the actual choosing process is more extensive, receiving a nomination is still an achievement.
“It is an honor to be nominated,” Mrs. Susan Skalsky, PHS administrative assistant said.
The process for deciding who the student of the month is determined by nominations from teachers and then the criteria is considered. For a student to be considered they must be in good standing, a GPA of 3.2 or better and involved in one major activity.
“I send out a memo to the teachers asking for nominations for student of the month for the month,” Mrs. Skalsky said.
Freshmen and sophomores can be nominated, but students don’t go on the ballot for student of the month until their junior or senior year.
Sheets plans on using his win on college and scholarship applications he fills out. He will also receive a plaque at the end of the year and a section about him was published in the Powell Tribune.
“I consider it a great honor to be nominated and I was very happy to find out that I won,” Sheets said.
Student of the month may not be something that many people realize actually exists, but to those that win it is a great honor and something that should encourage students to work hard.
“I still think that hard work and dedication is the best way to succeed and I plan on continuing to work hard in school,” Sheets said.
The September student of the month was Maddy Hanks and October’s was Rhett Pimentel.
Dylan preator • Feb 13, 2018 at 2:24 pm
Congrats on the position I couldn’t think of someone more deserveing
Aidan • Feb 13, 2018 at 2:23 pm
Congrats man, you deserve it!
Brandon Preator • Jan 17, 2018 at 3:48 pm
Though we don’t talk about this very often, and many students aren’t aware that it is something that happens, in my mind, it is rather prestigious for our school. Only 9 students get picked from the junior and senior classes during the whole year. That is a very small percentage. Also, it is not based solely on academic performance, or participation. I nominate students who I see are productive in class and in school. They look at for the welfare of others. They try their best and help others do the same. This years’ current recipients are no exception. We have some terrific students in this place!