Rotary Club Students-of-the-Month recognized at MUSD board meeting

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Posing with members of the MUSD Governing Board, students of the month for September and October were Haley Petershiem, Zeah Zimpleman, Madison Russo and Lauren Davis. Not pictured are Zeya Suchite and Edward Banuelos. Photo by Mason Callejas

The Maricopa Rotary Club presented their monthly selection of outstanding students for September and October at the MUSD Board meeting Nov. 17.

The three middle school and three high school students were honored and chosen by leaders at their schools based on achievements both in the classroom and out.

According to the Rotary Club, recipients of the awards, hailing from Desert Winds and Maricopa Wells middle schools and Maricopa High School, have all achieved stellar grade reports and have exhibited admirable character traits. As such, their teachers and activity leaders have deemed their actions exemplary and worthy of recognition.

For the month of September the Rotary Club recognized Maricopa High School student Haley Petershiem for what her teachers and administrators called a “positive attitude and performance on campus,” and that “students like her are what make Maricopa High School a great school”

Also for the month of September, Desert Winds Middle School student Zeya Suchite was recognized for being an “excellent student and awesome athlete,” and for her participation in numerous clubs and city activities.

Edward Banuelos is one of two high school students chosen for the month of October. As a second year student at the CAVIT Firefighter program, Edward hopes to join the Navy after graduating, and then plans to join the front line of first responders as a firefighter. He was honored not only for his involvement at MHS in Debate Class and as a member of the Cross Country team, but also for choosing a career path that will ensure the “safety of our community and nation.”

Maricopa High School Student Lauren Davis was also chosen as the club’s October student of the month. According to her teacher, Katherine Persitz, Lauren “is a dedicated and faithful student who goes above and beyond to take care of herself and the people around her.” She is a member of the National Honor Society and MHS Soccer player.

From Maricopa Wells Middle School Zeah Zimpleman was chosen as the October student of the month. Carrying a 4.0 GPA Zeah is a member of National Junior Honor Society, orchestra and the MWMS Volleyball team. She is also known to participate in community service projects through her church.

Madison Russo was chosen from Desert Winds Middle School also for the month of October. Madison is the DWMS Student Council secretary, she sings in the choir and is a member of the soccer and volleyball teams. According to Roger Wagner “she exhibits a great work ethic” and has an “approachable fun-loving personality.” Madison is also well known to go out of her way to help others.

For more information on the Maricopa Rotary Club please visit their website.