Rotary Honors Three as February Students of the Month
The Rotary Club of Everett on February 27, 2024 honored three local high school students as Rotary Students of the Month.
Each month during the school year the club recognizes and celebrates outstanding high school students in the city of Everett for their accomplishments and their promise.
Everett High Student of the Month is Avery Thompson. Avery has taken practically every AP course available, and If all goes as planned will graduate with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Yet this isn’t a complete picture. At any Everett High game where he wasn’t playing you’d see Avery in the front row leading cheers. His positive leadership has made being kind, cool. He has made being your true self, cool. He has made being brave and taking a chance, cool. As one of his teachers says, “People are drawn to Avery and want to be part of things, just because he is there.”
Cascade High Student of the Month is Suleyka Uriostegui. Suleyka maintains a high GPA while taking AP, college in the high school and running start classes. She exemplifies the boundless enthusiasm for inquiry that brings others along for educational explorations. She has earned her place on varsity volleyball three years in a row -- two years as a captain. As a setter and captain, she has the most demanding role on the team. Suleyka is a go-getter. This year, as a first time bowler, made it to districts and then finished in third place, punching her ticket to the state bowling tournament.
Student of the Month from Sequoia High is Melody Hatch. In Melody’s high school career, they have shown progress each term in studies and academics. They have also challenged themselves by taking and passing AP Human Geography and held the role of ASB treasurer. Melody is willing to go out of their way to make sure all are welcome. Melody carries many strengths, but their strongest are perseverance and kindness. They are not only an academically gifted student, but also an accomplished dancer and performer. Their plan is to attend college and major in dance and choreography.