January High School Students of the Month

Name: Eric William Baanrud, Grade 12

Parents: Jeremy & Betty Baanrud Sibling: Jeremy

School Involvement: Football and Basketball

Favorite: Playing sports and making people happy, Science 9, and Personal Finance

What he likes about CG: "Everybody gets along."

Future Plans: "I want to take over my dad’s job in construction."

Comments: "Eric always has a smile on his face. He is a hard worker and very conscientious about his assignments. He is not afraid to ask questions. An all around good person." "Eric is a very hard worker and is always very pleasant to be around." "An incredible addition to our school. He sees the big picture in life and his ability to step into his new surrounding and embrace it with enthusiasm speaks volumes to all. Very positive and encouraging to be around." Eric is always so polite! "Eric’s positive attitude is always welcome in my class. He is easy to get along with and is always polite and courteous to others He is engaged in class and his learning. He has been a great addition to our school!"

Name: Jeanette Ballard, Grade 11

Parents: Jennifer and Paul Ballard Sibling: Paul, John, Annaliese, and Chloe

School Involvement: Band, Choir, and One Act Play

Favorites: Reading, playing flute and saxophone, Band and history class

What she likes about CG: "The teachers."

Future Plans: "I am not quite sure yet."

Comments: "She has a calm, respectful, and kind demeanor. She works hard and is always polite." "Jeanette has amazing creative abilities, as well as always being polite and smiley!" "Jeanette adds great insight to conversations in class. She is diligent and always engaged in the task at hand. Quiet and calm, with a very good work ethic.""She is very pleasant to have in class. Works hard and get along with everyone. Very creative and always has a smile." "Jeanette has a natural ability for the arts. Her talents will take her far in life as she offers them to the world at large once she graduates." "Always friendly and nice to others. She has a solid work ethic and adds to the positivity of the classroom environment."

Name: Brody Arlaud, Grade 10

Parents: Glen and Peggy Arlaud Sibling: Gunner

Favorites: riding snowmobile and math class

What he likes about CG: "small classes"

Future Plans: "I am not sure yet."

Comments: "Brody is very respectful and personable. He is a conscientious and attentive student. He doesn’t worry about what everyone else is doing--he does what needs to be done." "Brody is always sensitive to those around bringing respect to the table. A serious student who applies himself to the tasks he is doing." "Takes care of what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, to the best of his abilities. He is always an accountable student who is a positive role model in our school."

Name: Jacey Tronnes, Grade 9

Parents: Virgil and Amy Tronnes Sibling: Janessa and Jayna

School Involvement: Band

Favorites: Science and Math class, reading, studying, biology and doodling

What she likes about CG: "The food, Mr. Bettin, and all my wonderful teachers."

Future Plans: "A wildlife biologist"

Comments: "She tries her best in everything she does!" "Jacey is determined. She pours her heart into all assignments. She is respectful and considerate of others.""She is very pleasant to have in class. Works hard at whatever she is doing and always has everything done. Very respectful to others and always has a smile." "Jacey is a diligent peacemaker in the building who exudes the spirit of compassion and kindness." "Jacey forces herself to do the very best that she can. She is willing to do what it takes to get things done." "You can always expect a full effort from Jacey on anything she does. She takes on each task she has to do with everything she has."

Name: Savanna Rankin, Grade 8

Parents: Nick and Amy Rankin Sibling: Daniel and Matthew

School Involvement: Basketball, Track, Volleyball, Choir, and FFA

Favorites: Skating and Art class

What she likes about CG: "The teachers are nice."

Future Plans: "A history teacher"

Comments: "Always willing to try something new and meet new people, Savanna is one of a kind. She’s a quick learner and offers class and extracurricular participation willingly. I’m very proud to have her in FFA! She represents our school well!" "She is very sweet and outgoing. She is very helpful and contributes often." "Savanna is fun-loving and accepting of others." "Very pleasant to have in class. Gets along with everyone. Very compassionate and kind to everyone." "Bold leader in a quiet way. Strong and consistent."

Name: Sydney Vakoch, Grade 7

Parents: Mitch and Ranae

School Involvement: iMPACT, Basketball, Volleyball and Band

Favorites: "I like math with Mr. Lavin and Health/PE with Mr. C. I like learning math and playing piano."

What she likes about CG: "The teachers are all nice and everyone is friendly."

Future Plans: "I would like to be either a vet or a human doctor."

Comments: "She takes a great deal of pride in all of her work and is kind to everyone!" "Sydney is polite, inquisitive, eager to work, and respectful her teacher and classmates." "She is very polite and respectful. Does excellent work and does her very best at everything she does. Very well liked by her peers." "Sydney is a determined leader who follows the lead of others and then puts it into practice by then taking on the leadership. Her interest in making this world a better place is contagious."