Students of the Month revel in their success

By Edith Cisneros, Jennifer Lopez & Jessica Zamarron

We interviewed Mr. LaFountaine to ask him about student of the month.
Q: Why did you decide to do this activity?
A: I didn’t start it.
Q: How did you decide which students to pick?
A: Ms. Swinnerton sends an e-mail to all the teachers and asks which students would make a good student of the month.
Q: How long have you been doing this?
A: I don’t know. At least more than one year.
Q: Has anyone been chosen twice in one year?
A: No, not that I know of.
Q: Has there ever been someone that has been chosen during all three years at Waldo?
A: Yes.
Q: Does any other school do this activity?
A: Yes.
Here are some interviews with students who were students of the month.
Janet Cilderon, 6th grader:
Q: Who were you nominated by?
A: I was nominated by my teachers.
Q: What month did you get nominated?
A: September.
Q: Were you expecting it?
A: No.
Q: What was your reaction?
A: Surprise, because I didn’t see it coming.
Janeyry Reyes, 7th grader:
Q: Who were you nominated by?
A: I don’t know. They didn’t tell me.
Q: What month did you get nominated?
A: January.
Q: Were you expecting it?
A: No, I didn’t even want to be student of the month.
Q: What was your reaction?
A: Shocked.
David Webb, 8th grader:
Q: Who were you nominated by?
A: I don’t know.
Q: What month were you nominated ?
A: September.
Q: Were you expecting it?
A: No, I wasn’t.
Q: What was your reaction?
A: Surprised.

It's an honor to win, or even to be nominated. Teachers look at good grades, behavior, and attendance when making their selections. Do your best and maybe you'll be a winner, too!