By Sydney Rechtenbaugh

Trojan Tribune Staff

Photo by Sydney Rechtenbaugh

With winter break approaching, many students find it hard to focus in school. The December students of the month work hard to stand out from these other students.

Justin Erichsen is the senior student of the month. He is involved in football, track and choir. Erichsen doesn’t feel any added pressure in being chosen student of the month because he feels as if he was born for it. He also believes he is the smartest kid in his class when he tries. He was really surprised he wasn’t chosen sooner.

Junior Maty Skinner is involved in soccer, track, FFA and the musical. She is also the junior class president. When asked if she thinks she deserves student of the month, Skinner replied, “I don’t think I don’t deserve it. I mean, I’m not mean to people, and I’d like to think I’m generally a good person.” She also said she does feel added pressure being student of the month because she feels like she has to be nice to everyone.

Sophomore Jacey Jira is also a hardworking student. She is involved in basketball, volleyball and mentoring. To stand out from her peers, Jira pushes herself to be the best she can be. Because of her student of the month award, Jira feels a stronger need to set a good example for other people.

Last, but not least, Hanna Wahl is the freshman student of the month. Wahl is involved in cross country, track and swimming. She doesn’t feel any added pressure being student of the month, and believes she deserves it because she works hard. When asked what she does to stand out from other students, Wahl said, “I always try to help other students with their work.”