By Sydney Rechtenbaugh and Libby Goertel

Trojan Tribune Staff

Photo By Sydney Rechtenbaugh

Spring brings a time nearing the end of the school year when students begin to get lazy, but four students show how their hard work is still being recognized by teachers.

Senior Shannon Miller received April student of the month. Miller is involved in many activities including National Honor Society, FFA, soccer, and much more. Miller’s advice to other students is work hard, but have fun.

Junior student of the month Aubrie Odegaard is a very outgoing student. Odegaard is involved in cross country, basketball and National Honor Society. Aubrie thinks she excels in certain skills. “I’m a pretty good texter. I also like to think I’m good at math and technology.” Her advice to students is to work hard and get work done. It also helps to become best friends with a teacher like Mr. Tirrel.

Sophomore Ali Lacey is a respectful student. She is involved in volleyball and basketball. Lacey’s advice is to be nice to others, respect teachers, be willing to help peers, and get homework done on time.

Freshman student of the month Sara Waldner is involved in soccer, gymnastics and FFA. Waldner is athletic, determined, responsible and kind. All these traits contributed to her becoming student of the month. Waldner thinks something else other than grades contributed to her earning student of the month. “I get good grades and everything, but the other reason would be that I usually am smiling.”

By Sydney Rechtenbaugh

Trojan Tribune Staff

Photo By Sydney Rechtenbaugh

Although believed to be off to a slow start, this year’s high school musical, “All Shook Up”, is expected to have a great outcome. “All Shook Up” is a musical comedy loaded with music made famous by Elvis Presley and based on Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” and “Twelfth Night”. The musical is directed by Marlina Renken and the principle roles are held by seniors: Joe Schartz, Brianna Titus, Alex Qualm, Mallorie Minor, Dustin Kleba and Breanna Gray; juniors: Liz Renner, Nick Shumaker and Donovan Minor; and sophomore Maria Wegleitner. Along with the principle roles, there are smaller roles, ensembles and the music pit. The show will be performed at 7 p.m. on March 2 and 3, and 2:30 p.m. on March 4.

Stress is the biggest obstacle in the production of this show. Many of the performers feel that the music is challenging, but they will be able to pull it off. Schartz stated, “We’re trying to channel Elvis, a music icon, and if we’re going to make our audience believe our characters, we have to stay really true to his personality.” Another stressful aspect is having to learn everything at one time, including music, lines and choreography. Qualm added, “One of the most stressful parts is trying to keep a positive attitude during the tough times.”

Despite the stress, everyone is very optimistic. Renken is excited to put everything together with the costumes, pit and props. The props even include a real motorcycle and juke box. “This production is so much fun to produce and the students have been working super hard. They deserve a large audience to cheer them on!” exclaimed Renken. Make sure to check out the 2012 spring musical!

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.”