At James Bowie High School, it is almost like a rewarding tradition to, at the every month, to choose one student from each grade who has done exceptionally well in their classes - Meaning high grades and perfect attendance for that month. And, for the month of March, this achievement has been bestowed upon freshman Gail Roggerman. After a few words with the Student Body Class President - Brooke Everette - the two decided that she would get a certificate and the announcement would be plenty to announce her accomplishment and success to the rest of the school.
However, when asking around with a few other students at the school, they were all curious as to how the Student of the Month was chosen. Taking advantage of that little question, in a meeting with Everette, she explained a little more about the process of choosing the Student of the Month as well as why she had voted for Gail Roggerman to be the perfect fit.
"Choosing the Student of the Month," she said, "is difficult. However, you have to remember that you rewarding somebody who deserves it. We try to look for a student who has the best combination of good grades, volunteer hours, and close to perfect attendance. Looking over the nominations, it was definitely evident that Gail [Roggerman] was the perfect fit for this award," clarified Everette. Soon after word of Everette's interview, Roggerman agreed to an interview with the school newspaper, a few questions about both the process of selection, her reaction to the news, and Roggerman herself, were answered.
Asking about how Roggerman thought she had earned the award, she responded eagerly. "I keep my things organized and am encouraged by my parents to make a strong effort towards my schoolwork. Making time for my schoolwork is important, as is keeping time made out for my job and hours at the local animal shelter, but family is always my #1."
Then a question about her reaction after hearing the wonderful news. "I was at a party with my friends and parents. I heard the news from my friend, who actually also nominated me, Ashley Johnson. I got so confused and excited that shock was barely even an emotion I felt at the time. I immediately ran over to my parents to tell them the news, who embraced me and told me they were so proud of me. That was one of my best moments," said Roggerman.
After Roggerman had finished the explanation of her reaction, she stated she had advice for any students looking towards achieving this goal for any of the next 3 Students of the Month (April, May, and June). "You need to study and keep your things organized. Don't think that being with your friends will harm your grades, unless you're spending too much time with them," Roggerman said. "Find out what strategies for studying work best for you, and do projects as soon as you can. Also, skipping class can seem tempting, but do you really want that one absence to work against you for your EOC passes? Just try your hardest, do your schoolwork as soon as you can, get involved in extra-curricular activities, and enjoy high school."
One more meeting with Everette clarified that "news of the next Student of the Month will be announced on May 6th".
However, when asking around with a few other students at the school, they were all curious as to how the Student of the Month was chosen. Taking advantage of that little question, in a meeting with Everette, she explained a little more about the process of choosing the Student of the Month as well as why she had voted for Gail Roggerman to be the perfect fit.
"Choosing the Student of the Month," she said, "is difficult. However, you have to remember that you rewarding somebody who deserves it. We try to look for a student who has the best combination of good grades, volunteer hours, and close to perfect attendance. Looking over the nominations, it was definitely evident that Gail [Roggerman] was the perfect fit for this award," clarified Everette. Soon after word of Everette's interview, Roggerman agreed to an interview with the school newspaper, a few questions about both the process of selection, her reaction to the news, and Roggerman herself, were answered.
Asking about how Roggerman thought she had earned the award, she responded eagerly. "I keep my things organized and am encouraged by my parents to make a strong effort towards my schoolwork. Making time for my schoolwork is important, as is keeping time made out for my job and hours at the local animal shelter, but family is always my #1."
Then a question about her reaction after hearing the wonderful news. "I was at a party with my friends and parents. I heard the news from my friend, who actually also nominated me, Ashley Johnson. I got so confused and excited that shock was barely even an emotion I felt at the time. I immediately ran over to my parents to tell them the news, who embraced me and told me they were so proud of me. That was one of my best moments," said Roggerman.
After Roggerman had finished the explanation of her reaction, she stated she had advice for any students looking towards achieving this goal for any of the next 3 Students of the Month (April, May, and June). "You need to study and keep your things organized. Don't think that being with your friends will harm your grades, unless you're spending too much time with them," Roggerman said. "Find out what strategies for studying work best for you, and do projects as soon as you can. Also, skipping class can seem tempting, but do you really want that one absence to work against you for your EOC passes? Just try your hardest, do your schoolwork as soon as you can, get involved in extra-curricular activities, and enjoy high school."
One more meeting with Everette clarified that "news of the next Student of the Month will be announced on May 6th".
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