6th Grade March Students in the Spotlight

In the Spotlight with .............

Name: Giselle C.
Describe yourself: Nice & nice to people if they're nice
Favorite teacher: All of them
Favorite book or author:
Someone you admire or look up to: My mom & stepdad
Favorite activity outside of school:
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend: Chicago University
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Artist & basketball player
I could never live without: My mom, my dogs and practically my whole family!
I'm most proud of: My improvement in grades
Place you want to visit: Everywhere around the world
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Volunteer for the Kids Museum this year
Something else you may want us to know ... I can be mean when other people are mean to me. I may seem nice but I'm not always so nice to everyone. I'm what people are to me.

Name: Angelica H.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher:
Favorite book or author:
Someone you admire or look up to:
Favorite activity outside of school:
Favorite professional sports team: Cardinals
College you dream/hope to attend: UIS/U of I
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Nurse
I could never live without: My life; my family; food; God
I'm most proud of: The fact that I started from the bottom now I'm here.
Place you want to visit: Mall of America & Florida
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ... "That I'm different — yah, I'm different."

Name: Baylee W.
Describe yourself: I am nice, smart and active. I like to draw, swim, and go hang out with my friends. My favorite color is purple.
Favorite teacher: My math teacher, Mrs. Horstman
Favorite book or author: The Fallen Star by Jessica Sorensen
Someone you admire or look up to: My 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Nihiser
Favorite activity outside of school: Bike riding
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend: University of Illinois
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Artist or nurse
I could never live without: My family and friends
I'm most proud of: Me and my family
Place you want to visit: Florida
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: I would like to volunteer to help the earth by picking up garbage.
Something else you may want us to know ...

6th Grade February Students in the Spotlight

In the Spotlight with .............

Name: Michael K.
Describe yourself: Fun
Favorite teacher: Ms. Alexander
Favorite book or author: Mary, Mary; James Patterson
Someone you admire or look up to: Dad
Favorite activity outside of school: Baseball
Favorite professional sports team: Cardinals
College you dream/hope to attend: Harvard
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Police Officer
I could never live without: Dad
I'm most proud of: Myself
Place you want to visit: California
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Mow yards
Something else you may want us to know ... Take notes

Name: Michael G.
Describe yourself: Funny
Favorite teacher: Ms. Orama
Favorite book or author:
Someone you admire or look up to: Stanley Morgan & Orion Wilson
Favorite activity outside of school: Call of Duty Black Ops II
Favorite professional sports team: Bears
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up':
I could never live without: Funny people like Stanley, Orion & Jaggar
I'm most proud of:
Place you want to visit:
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ...

6th Grade January Students in the Spotlight

In the Spotlight with .............

Name: Alexandrya W.
Describe yourself: I like to sing, draw, and play instruments.
Favorite teacher:
Favorite book or author: Rick Riodan
Someone you admire or look up to: My mom
Favorite activity outside of school:
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend: Howard
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': A designer, a musician, and own a business
I could never live without:
I'm most proud of: My grades
Place you want to visit: Orlando, Florida
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Kenitra T.
Describe yourself: I am a passionate drawer and illustrator.
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Berendes & Mr. Hemstock
Favorite book or author: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Someone you admire or look up to: My aunt
Favorite activity outside of school: Swimming, reading
Favorite professional sports team: Cardinals
College you dream/hope to attend: Harvard or Yale University
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': A surgeon
I could never live without: My family
I'm most proud of: My aunt for raising me
Place you want to visit: China
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: I would like to donate money to the whole cancer institute.
Something else you may want us to know ... I love drawing and writing.

Name: Jacob S.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Franklin
Favorite book or author: Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Someone you admire or look up to: My dad
Favorite activity outside of school:
Favorite professional sports team: St. Louis Cardinals
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Book author
I could never live without: Pizza
I'm most proud of:
Place you want to visit: The moon
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Kya W.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Nosa
Favorite book or author: Flushed
Someone you admire or look up to: Big sister
Favorite activity outside of school: Talking to my friends
Favorite professional sports team: Chicago Bears & Cubs
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Professional singer
I could never live without: Siblings, parents & friends
I'm most proud of: Being picked for student of the month
Place you want to visit: Justin Bieber's house
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Babysit
Something else you may want us to know ...

6th Grade December Students in the Spotlight

In the Spotlight with .............

Name: Payton S.
Describe yourself: Unique
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Magruder
Favorite book or author: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Someone you admire or look up to: My mother
Favorite activity outside of school: Playing with my little cousins
Favorite professional sports team: Chicago Bears
College you dream/hope to attend: University of Florida
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Pre-school teacher
I could never live without: My mother
I'm most proud of: My accomplishments
Place you want to visit: Florida
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Help the homeless
Something else you may want us to know ... I have accomplished many obstacles and am ready to accomplish any other

Name: Mikayln B.
Describe yourself: I think I am funny, sweet, caring, kind, and pretty.
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Franklin
Favorite book or author: The Spiderwick Chronicles
Someone you admire or look up to: My mom
Favorite activity outside of school: Swimming
Favorite professional sports team: Dancing
College you dream/hope to attend: Don't know yet
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Veterinarian
I could never live without: My family
I'm most proud of: My grades
Place you want to visit: Sydney, Australia
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: I would like to volunteer at the APL.
Something else you may want us to know ... That's it! : )

Name: Lindsey F.
Describe yourself: Fun, nice, friendly
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Franklin, Ms. Harrison, & Mr. Taylor
Favorite book and/or author:
Someone you admire or look up to: Mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa
Favorite activity outside of school: Talking and texting friends
Favorite professional sports team: Bears, Cardinals, & Arizona Red Birds
College you dream/hope to attend: Lincoln Land Community College
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Dancer, singer or vet tech
I could never live without: My family or friends
I'm most proud of:
Place you want to visit:
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Chevy F.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher:
Favorite book or author: Jeff Kinney
Someone you admire or look up to: Mom & dad
Favorite activity outside of school: Ride my bike
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Architect
I could never live without:
I'm most proud of: My black belt
Place you want to visit: Cardinal Stadium
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Andrew S.
Describe yourself: Eager, adventurous, curious
Favorite teacher: Mr. Blunk
Favorite book or author: Thomas J. Cutler
Someone you admire or look up to: Dad
Favorite activity outside of school: Scouts
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend: Annapolis Naval Academy
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Naval officer
I could never live without: Dog
I'm most proud of: Brother, dad, mother
Place you want to visit: Pearl Harbor
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Community Emergency Response Team
Something else you may want us to know ... I live in a military family & I love Curious George.

Name: Esther F.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Flanagan
Favorite book or author: Arthur
Someone you admire or look up to: Oprah Winfrey
Favorite activity outside of school: Computer games
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Nurse
I could never live without:
I'm most proud of:
Place you want to visit: Disney World
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: NyDajah W.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher:
Favorite book or author: Roald Dahl
Someone you admire or look up to: My big sister
Favorite activity outside of school: Going skating
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend: Princeton
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Pediatrician
I could never live without:
I'm most proud of:
Place you want to visit: Minnesota
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ...

6th Grade October Students in the Spotlight

In the Spotlight with .............

Name: Destiny H.
Describe yourself: Nice, respectful, pretty
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Berendes
Favorite book or author: Smile
Someone you admire or look up to:
Favorite activity outside of school: Cheer/dance team
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Do hair
I could never live without: My mom
I'm most proud of: Myself
Place you want to visit:
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ... I want to dance all my life. Now I am on the cheer/dance team.

Name: Byron B.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher:
Favorite book or author: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Someone you admire or look up to: Grandma
Favorite activity outside of school: PlayStation 3
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up':
I could never live without:
I'm most proud of: Mom
Place you want to visit: Hawaii
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Kamarius C.
Describe yourself: About 5ft tall; I have 3 brothers and 2 sisters; can pretty much get along with others; I love music & sports.
Favorite teacher: Ms. Harrison
Favorite book and/or author: Ranger's Apprentice, Book 3 & The Icebound Land; John Flanagan
Someone you admire or look up to: Dad
Favorite activity outside of school: Football & my laptop
Favorite professional sports team: Colts
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Professional football player & entertainer - rapper
I could never live without: Parents
I'm most proud of: Myself
Place you want to visit: Wisconsin Dells water park
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Would like to work on cars and help build a car
Something else you may want us to know ... knows how to make music beats & work on houses

Name: Dwayne G.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Winters
Favorite book or author:
Someone you admire or look up to: Mrs. Winters
Favorite activity outside of school: Football
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend: LLCC
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Chef
I could never live without:
I'm most proud of:
Place you want to visit: Hawaii
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Ronelle D.
Describe yourself: 11 yrs old
Favorite teacher:
Favorite book or author: Bone
Someone you admire or look up to: My mom
Favorite activity outside of school: Playing games
Favorite professional sports team: Bulls
College you dream/hope to attend: Not sure yet
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Haven't decided yet.
I could never live without: Games
I'm most proud of:
Place you want to visit: Georgia
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Helped kindergarten with work.
Something else you may want us to know ... I like wrestling.

Name: Aronetta W.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher: Mr. Taylor
Favorite book or author: Anne books
Someone you admire or look up to: Mom
Favorite activity outside of school: Spending time with friends
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend: Chicago College
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Teacher
I could never live without: My mom
I'm most proud of: How I behave
Place you want to visit: Cleveland, Ohio
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Help in the office
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Dacorian S.
Describe yourself: Quiet & I like sports.
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Franklin
Favorite book or author: Michael Jordan Biography
Someone you admire or look up to: Derrick Rose
Favorite activity outside of school: Play basketball
Favorite professional sports team: Chicago Bulls
College you dream/hope to attend: Kansas City/Ohio State/Kentucky State
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': NBA player point guard
I could never live without: Food or a basketball
I'm most proud of: My skills in art and basketball
Place you want to visit: France
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ... I can draw really good.

Name: Amber T.
Describe yourself: Nice, kind, smart, active
Favorite teacher: All of my teachers!
Favorite book or author: Eat, Slay, Love
Someone you admire or look up to: My parents
Favorite activity outside of school: Hang out with my friends
Favorite professional sports team: Cardinals
College you dream/hope to attend: Lincoln Land Community College
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Dancer, singer, designer, model
I could never live without: School
I'm most proud of: Me & my family for taking care of me
Place you want to visit: Florida
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: I would like to help with little kids.
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Alexandria G.
Describe yourself: Outgoing, competitive, smart, funny, caring
Favorite teacher:
Favorite book or author: b
Someone you admire or look up to: My parents
Favorite activity outside of school:
Favorite professional sports team: Chicago Bears
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Maybe a vet, cosmetologist, geologist, astronomer, marine biologist
I could never live without: My family
I'm most proud of: Being in all honors classes and getting straight As on my progress report.
Place you want to visit: Alexandria, Egypt
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: I raised money for people with autism and attended the walk.
Something else you may want us to know ... I love to do arts and crafts. I also like to be outside and do active activities. I also do Girl Scouts.

Name: Rachaun C.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher: Ms. Harrison
Favorite book or author: Beaten
Someone you admire or look up to: Family elders
Favorite activity outside of school: Football
Favorite professional sports team: Dallas Cowboys
College you dream/hope to attend: Alabama
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Football star
I could never live without: School, family & friends
I'm most proud of: Being Student of the Month
Place you want to visit: Mesopotamia
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ... My favorite color is blue!

6th Grade September Students in the Spotlight

In the Spotlight with .............

Name: Dontae W.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Berendes
Favorite book or author: Jeff Kenny
Someone you admire or look up to: My brother
Favorite activity outside of school: Swimming
Favorite professional sports team: Chicago Bears
College you dream/hope to attend: Yale
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Scientist
I could never live without: A dog
I'm most proud of: My mom
Place you want to visit: Japan
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: I play the drums sometimes at the nursing home.
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Ke'Shawna H.
Describe yourself: Funny, nice
Favorite teacher: All of them
Favorite book or author:
Someone you admire or look up to: My mom & sister
Favorite activity outside of school: Hang with friends
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': A singer, fashion designer
I could never live without: Mom, grandma & my whole family
I'm most proud of: Mom, sister, auntie, & uncle
Place you want to visit: Atlanta
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Help my mom at work
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Jordan J.
Describe yourself: I love to laugh!
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Franklin
Favorite book and/or author: Action Bible & Ben Sawyer
Someone you admire or look up to: Mom & Caleb
Favorite activity outside of school: Basketball
Favorite professional sports team: Cardinals & Thunder
College you dream/hope to attend: IC
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Basketball player; baseball player; actor; zoologist
I could never live without: God
I'm most proud of: Nanny for taking care of everyone; Ian for moving to California; Amanda & Caleb for going to college
Place you want to visit: Disney World
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Working with my youth group
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Katlin R.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Magruder
Favorite book or author: Breaking Dawn
Someone you admire or look up to: Kristen Stewart
Favorite activity outside of school:
Favorite professional sports team: Dallas Cowboys
College you dream/hope to attend: Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Teacher
I could never live without: My best friend
I'm most proud of: Reading 100 books in 1 school year
Place you want to visit: Forks, Washington
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
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Name: Daquan S.
Describe yourself: Funny, active
Favorite teacher: Ms. Swaggerty
Favorite book or author: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Someone you admire or look up to: My dad
Favorite activity outside of school: Gym
Favorite professional sports team: NFL Patriots
College you dream/hope to attend: Harvard University
What you want to be when you 'grow-up':
I could never live without: My sister
I'm most proud of: My mom
Place you want to visit: New York
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ...

Name: Alexis C.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher: All of them except my 1st grade teacher!
Favorite book or author: Maybird
Someone you admire or look up to:
Favorite activity outside of school:
Favorite professional sports team:
College you dream/hope to attend:
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': A veterinarian or writer
I could never live without: My family and my stuffed dog Elsie
I'm most proud of:
Place you want to visit:
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do:
Something else you may want us to know ... I'm afraid of the dark.

Name: Lauren F.
Describe yourself:
Favorite teacher:
Favorite book or author: Nonfiction & fiction books
Someone you admire or look up to: My mom, nanna, papa, & daddy
Favorite activity outside of school: Play with all the other neighborhood kids
Favorite professional sports team: Bears
College you dream/hope to attend: Stanford
What you want to be when you 'grow-up': Anthropologist or FBI agent
I could never live without: God
I'm most proud of:
Place you want to visit: Rain Forest
Any type of volunteer work you have done or would like to do: Give food to the homeless
Something else you may want us to know ... I'd like less homework!