Elks Students of the Month

<b>December</b>

Emma Bryant

Parents: Eric and Tiffany Bryant, and David and Alisha Guethle

College/career plans: Study actuarial science at either the University of Maine or University of Central Florida

Activities/achievements: Girl Scouts, Venture Crew, Spanish Club, Theater Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Environmental Club, student council, National Honor Society, Academic Challenge team, flags squad, Scholar Bowl, Art Club, Illinois State Scholar, working toward Girl Scout Gold Award

Hobbies: Works part-time at Walmart, enjoys working the fall/winter sports concession stands

Jerald Copple II

Parents: Liza and Jerry Copple

College/career plans: Attend a trade school to become plumber or automotive mechanic; have my own farm and hunting land

Activities/achievements: Football, most improved award, Eric Skartz Award; FFA; FCA

Hobbies: Four-wheel riding, "pointing at clouds," listening to music, fishing, "being kind and giving back love - not just a hobby, it's a way of life"

<b>January</b>

Anna Childs

Parents: Mindy Childs and Bryan Childs

College/career plans: Attend SEMO to study nursing, acquire a master's degree in science and nursing, specialize in women's health and become a certified midwife and nurse practitioner

Activities/achievements: Certified Nursing Assistant, band, student council, class president, SADD, National Honor Society, ACES, Spanish Club, Environmental Club, yearbook editor, softball, volleyball

Hobbies: Cooking, reading, chess

Jared Landeros

Parents: Patricia and Horacio Landeros

College/career plans: Play basketball on athletic scholarship (undecided school), major in business management

Activities/achievements: National Honor Society, four-year honor roll, Spanish Club president, All-Conference/All-South basketball and football, FCA, captain of CHS football and basketball teams, SADD

Hobbies: Golf, soccer, swimming