Student of the Week
- Week 17
- Week 16
- Week 15
- Week 14
- Week 13
- Week 12
- Week 11
- Week 10
- Week 9
- Week 8
- Week 7
- Week 6
- Week 5
- Week 4
- Week 3
- Week 2
- Week 1
Week 17
Santiago Sanchez Avalos
Santiago is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. He is a member of the track team and in his free time he plays basketball. Santiago values everything about Lakewood. He is eager to learn, loves seeing all of his teachers and looks forward to actively participating in each of his classes. Academic success is important to him, as he is focused on achieving his future goal of attending medical school and becoming a surgeon. Some fun facts about Santiago are that he is bilingual, he is fluent in English and Spanish, his family includes himself, his parents and three sisters - and no pets.
Week 16
Jordan Thompson
Jordan is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, Jordan loves interacting with his peers, conversing with his friends and focusing on excelling as a student. Outside of school, he plays basketball, football and soccer. Jordan is considering various options for the future, but after completing high school, he plans to attend college and continue his education. Some fun facts about Jordan include that his dog has an adventurous appetite and will eat almost anything. He also enjoys spending his free time playing video games and drawing!
Week 15
Jagger Howard
Jagger is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. He is a member of the band and the Lego Club. Jagger’s favorite classes are weightlifting and P.E. because they give him the opportunity to stay active and have fun while playing games. Outside of school, Jagger attends weekly youth group, enjoys helping out his siblings, playing video games and spending time with his friends. He is the fourth of seven siblings and has four cats and four dogs! After high school, Jagger plans to attend a local college and pursue engineering.
Week 14
Mikayla Haas |
Mikayla is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School who enjoys being a part of Orchestra and vocal programs at her school. She is especially looking forward to a trip with Orchestra to St. Louis next year. Mikayla’s vision for life after high school includes a job and perhaps college. She enjoys diamond art, has two siblings and a dog named Julie.
Week 13
Caroline Hiatt
Caroline is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she enjoys her English class and spending time with her peers. Outside of school, Caroline dedicates her free time to dancing and is currently in The Sound of Music. Caroline’s future plans include attending the University of Kansas to study interior design. Caroline has one brother, two dogs and has been a vegetarian for two years. She has participated in musicals at Theatre Salina for 10 years and practices a variety of dance styles, including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. She also loves the holiday season, especially Christmas time!
Week 12
Ana Pena
Ana is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. She loves to learn and looks forward to seeing the Lakewood teachers and staff. After school, Ana helps Mrs. Murphy tidy up her classroom. Outside of school, Ana participates in choir and horseback riding. Her future plans include attending a four-year university and becoming a social worker or crisis therapist. Some fun facts about Ana include that she has two dogs, seven cats and nine siblings (five brothers and four sisters). She is also an aunt to 14 and her favorite meal is chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes and a Big Red.
Week 11
Uriel Rodriguez Zapata
Uriel is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, Uriel is involved in clubs and plans to join the football team. He appreciates the support his teachers and staff have offered when he has encountered any difficulties or has misunderstood material, Uriel believes this support has significantly enhanced his understanding. A fun fact about Uriel is that he helps his parents run their business.
Week 10
Harper Barten
Harper is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, she participates in vocal and guitar classes and is a member of the reading club. She loves interacting with her peers and teachers. Outside of school, Harper is an active participant at her church, enjoys playing volleyball, riding bikes and spending time outside with her siblings. After high school, Harper plans to pursue a career in the music industry. A fun fact about Harper is that she has two dogs, Bean and Huck.
Week 9
Aurora Hernandez
Aurora is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. Aurora enjoys her math class and seeing Mrs. Crawford, Mr. Munsell and Coach Cooper at school. Aurora is a member of the cheer team and outside of school she dances, is in Xcel, attends youth group and volunteers. After high school, Aurora plans to study law or go into the medical field. Some fun facts about Aurora are that she loves playing sports, listening to music and cooking for herself.
Week 8
Tray’von Phillips
Tray’von is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. Tray’von’s favorite part of school is being able to lend a helping hand to any of his peers that may need it. His future aspirations include expanding his platform on YouTube. In his free time Tray’von loves playing games and spending quality time with his brother and sisters outdoors.
Week 7
Callie VanCourt
Callie is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. She is on the cross country, basketball and track teams, involved in math relays and a member of student council. Outside of school Callie attends youth group, and is involved with Girl Scouts and Winter Soldiers. After high school, Callie plans to attend the University of Kansas and pursue nursing. A fun fact about Callie is that she has three brothers and one dog named Daphne.
Week 6
Ray Hadorn-Childs
Ray is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. His favorite subject is math as he enjoys challenging himself through solving problems. At school Ray is a member of the band, outside of school Ray plays football, baseball, basketball and pickleball. Ray’s future plans include pursuing education as a career path. A fun fact about Ray is that he plays both the piano and saxophone.
Week 5
Aiden Benjamin
Aiden is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. Aiden’s favorite part of school is how nice all of his teachers are. At school Aiden is involved in Minute to Win It club. Outside of school he is in Boy Scouts, choir and bowling. Aiden’s future plans include attending college and pursuing art. A fun fact about Aiden is that he likes being creative through storytelling and drawing.
Week 4
Naomi Huseman
Naomi is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. Naomi plays volleyball and is a member of the civics club. At school, she enjoys seeing Ms. Matthews and her peers. Outside of school, Naomi actively participates in her church and student ministries. After high school, Naomi plans to attend Oral Roberts University to study interior design or veterinary medicine. Naomi has three siblings and a standard poodle named Murphy.
Week 3
Gabby Ostmeyer
Gabby is a seventh grader at Lakewood Middle School. Gabby is a member of the volleyball team, and outside of school, she stays active by participating in other sports, including softball. Gabby enjoys school and looks forward to interacting with her peers during the day. Her future plans include attending college after high school. A fun fact about Gabby is that she loves cats.
Week 2
Edman Rodriguez-Dominguez
Edman is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. His favorite subject is math because he enjoys solving problems. Overall, Edman enjoys all of his classes and his teachers as he likes learning new things. Outside of school Edman spends his time playing soccer, spending time with his family and being outside whenever he can be. His future plans include continuing to study, work hard and pursue soccer. Some fun facts about Edman are that he has five siblings and last week he won a first place medal in soccer.
Week 1
Kayden Hansen
Kayden is an eighth grader at Lakewood Middle School. Kayden’s favorite classes are tech ed because he enjoys building, and weights because he is able to focus on strength training. He is a member of the band and robotics, and outside of school he does color guard. After high school Kayden plans on joining the military. Some fun facts about Kayden are that he enjoys building legos, he is the oldest of five children and he has one pet dog and five cats.