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October 2011 - Emma O'Neill	Emma O’Neill (second from left), a senior at Brown County High School, has been named Brown County Rotary Club’s Student of the Month for October. A faculty selection committee chose her from several nominees for her strong academic achievement, work ethic and school and community volunteer leadership. She is the daughter of Cortne and the late Shawn O’Neill. On hand to congratulate her at a Rotary breakfast meeting were Club President Rich Lawlor, Club New Generations Director Norman Oestrike, her mother, and her school guidance counselor, Adam Frick, who nominated her for the award. She plans to major in math and linguistics at Indiana University or Hanover College.
April 2011 - Christian Ely	A REPEAT STUDENT HONOREE -- Christian Ely (right), a senior at Brown County High School, has been chosen Rotary Student of the Month for April. He also was chosen as a Student of the Month two years ago as a sophomore, the only sophomore to ever win the award. Noteworthy the first time were the hundreds of dollars he raised from students and the general public to benefit Riley's Hospital for Children. Brooke Brooks (left), his guidance counselor, nominated him this year for his academic, athletic, theatrical and volunteer activities. He plans to study biology and pre-occupational therapy at Southern Indiana University. Club President Sue Ann Werling oriented him and his parents about Rotary's Four-Way Test at the May 5 club breakfast. He is the son of Kevin (second from right) and Brenda (not pictured) Ely.
March 2011 – Sean Gunter	Sean Gunter, a senior at Brown County High School, is the Rotary Student of the Month for March and was congratulated at a club breakfast by Norman Oestrike, the club's vocational director. Brian Garman, the school's athletic director, nominated Sean and cited him for his academic, athletic and community service. He is interning at the Brown County Sheriff's Department and plans to study criminal justice at Indiana State University after high school graduation. He is the son of Dana Gunter.
February 2011 - Casey Schafer	Casey Schaefer (third from left), a senior at Brown County High School, was named Rotary Student of the Month for February at a March 3 meeting of the Brown County Rotary Club. The daughter of Ben and Sandy Hicks, she was lauded for her achievements in the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Thespians, band color guard, Writers' Group and the Fine Arts Academic Team. Posing with her (from left) are Pam Bond, school office administrator, who nominated her; her stepfather, and Richard Lawlor, the club's president-elect.
December 2010 - January 2011 Jesse Burton & Amanda Hammond	Norman Oestrike (center), Vocational Service Director, Rotary Club of Brown County, introduced the December and January Students of the Month from Brown County High School – Amanda Hammond and Jesse Burton. Proudly looking on are mothers, Kathy Hammond and Therese Burton. Jesse Burton was nominated for this honor by Lisa Ritchel, the school’s band director, He is the high school drum major, has six (6) varsity letters for athletics, plays in the band, and is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. He is class president and valedictorian of the 2011 graduating class. Amada Hammond was nominated by her social studies teacher and volleyball coach, Erica Adams. She is an outstanding volunteer at the high school and is active in Young Life. Besides volleyball, Amanda plays softball. She has academic achievements and likes to help young people attain their goals.
November 2010 - Will Anderson	Will Anderson gets a hug from his mother, Connie, after being named Rotary Student of the Month for November at a meeting of the Brown County Rotary Club. A senior at Brown High School, Will was nominated for the award by his football coach, Ken Wendling (right), who said "Will played each and every game with a passion few young people have." Others on hand to congratulate him, from left, were Rotary Vocational Director Norman Oestrike and Club President Sue Ann Werling. Not pictured is Will's father, Larry.
October 2010 - Dylan Allen	Dylan Allen, a senior at Brown County High School and the son of Greg and Natalie Allen, gavels the Brown County Rotary Club meeting where he spoke about his summer experience in Mexico as an honors student. He also was a surprise recipient of the Rotary Student of the Month award for October. He was nominated for the Rotary award by his Spanish teacher, Alice Mannix, after being hosted in Mexico as part of the Indiana University Honors Program in Spanish. With him are his mother and Rotary Club President Sue Ann Werling.
April 2010 - Darian Smith	Brown County High School senior Darian Smith has added another award to an already impressive list for his academic, athletic and community activities. Smith (second from right) was named Rotary Student of the Month for April. Nominated by Dr. Laurie Godfrey, speech and theater teacher, and Pam Bond, school administrative assistant, Smith was chosen by a faculty selection committee. He has received outstanding student awards in chemistry, algebra and finance, has a 3.9 grade-point average, and is a member of National Honor Society. He had a role in the spring musical. He won the most valuable/gold award in track and the superintendent's mental attitude award in football. A big Brother in Brown County's Big Brother/Big Sister program, he also volunteers at a nursing home and is a mentor with Midwest Computer Solutions. On hand to congratulate him at a Rotary breakfast were his parents, Bob and Kari Smith.
March 2010 - Sarah Sweeney	Rotary Student of the Month for March, Sarah Sweeney, is pictured with her parents, Matthew and Sandy Sweeney, along with Brown County High School Librarian Brian Galm. Mr. Galm nominated Sarah, noting that she is “not only a member of this year’s top 10, she… is editor of the yearbook, was winter homecoming queen and has performed in school plays. … Sarah has a strong moral compass and is willing to stand upon her principles when she sees injustice.” Sarah also participates in Student Council and the Student Leadership Group as well as being a member of the National Honor Society.
January 2010 - Angelica Nevins	Angelica Nevins, a senior at Brown County High School, was chosen as the January Rotary Student of the Month for her outstanding community service and academic work. She coordinated a forty-four act Relay for Life talent show which raised $1,100 for cancer research. She also helps teach in a Columbus vocational program. Nominated by Matt Stark, high school principal, and then chosen by a faculty selection committee, Angelica is congratulated by her parents, Garth and Charlotte Nevins, and Rotary Club President Bert Clemons.
December 2009 - Seth Taylor	Seth Taylor, a senior at Brown County High School, gives his mother a hug after he was named Rotary Student of the Month for December. Rotary Club President, Bert Clemons (right) recognized Taylor at the December 17 club breakfast. Taylor is the son of Debbie Dailey and Jack Taylor. Brian Galm, the school librarian, nominated him, and a faculty selection committee chose him from several nominees. He was cited for outstanding achievements in math, the sciences, language, theater, music and history. He also is active in school sports and numerous charitable activities.
November 2009 - Jessica Rilenge	Jessica Rilenge, a junior at Brown County High School, was named the Rotary Student of the Month for November and was honored at the weekly meeting of the Brown County Rotary Club. She is the daughter of Donald and Rhonda Rilenge of Trafalgar. Danny Tieken (second from left), the school's English and film literature teacher, nominated her for the award, and a faculty selection committee chose her from several nominees for her academic and volunteer achievements. Others on hand to congratulate her, from left, were Dr. Charles Cody, Rotary student advisor; her mother, and Rotary Club President Bert Clemons.
October 2009 - Chelsea Brester (No Photo)	Chelsea Brester, a senior at Brown County High School, was chosen October Student of the Month and received her award at the October 22^nd Rotary Club breakfast meeting. Chelsea was nominated for the award by Brian Galm, high school librarian, and chosen by faculty. Dr. Charles Cody, the Rotarian coordinating this award program at the high school, introduced Chelsea and spoke of her achievements. Chelsea spoke of her academic and sports achievements in high school and her goals for higher education.
May 2009 – Christian Ely	Christian Ely has become the first sophomore to be chosen as a Rotary Student of the Month by the Brown County High School faculty selection committee. He and his parents, Kevin and Brenda Ely, were honored at the May 14 Brown County Rotary Club meeting. Christian was chosen for his leadership and enthusiasm in a wide range of school activities. Also on hand to congratulate Christian was Greg Renner (right), assistant district governor for south central Indiana Rotary clubs.
April 2009 – Brittani Taylor	Brittani Taylor (second from left), a senior a Brown County High School, was chosen by the school’s Faculty Selection Committee as the Rotary Student of the Month for April. Brittani was cited for her many academic and leadership activities. She ranks fourth academically in the Class of 2009 and participates in many activities including National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, Key Club and Varsity Soccer. She is the daughter of Michael and Theresa Taylor. Others on hand for the presentation at the April 30 meeting of the Rotary Club of Brown County were, from left, her mother; Alice Mannix, the Spanish and English teacher who recommended Brittani, and Christian Ely, a member of the school’s Leadership Committee.
March 2009 – Anna Leggins	Senior student Anna Leggins (second from left) was named Rotary Student of the Month for March. On hand in front of a school trophy case with a plaque bearing her name are, from left, Steve Makurat, the Earth Science, Chemistry and Physics teacher who nominated her, and her parents, Susan and Doug Leggins. Anna was cited for her outstanding academic and leadership achievements. She is a drum major for the band, a member of the tennis team and an office cadet. She is also involved in National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Geology Club, Key Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Anna plans to attend Indiana University after graduation.
FEBRUARY 2009 – Margaret Seitz	Margaret Seitz, a junior at Brown County High School, was Rotary Student of the Month for February. She is the daughter of Teddy and JoAnne Seitz of Nashville. Margaret was recommended for the honor by her English teacher, Julie Miller, and chosen from among several candidates by school faculty. Cited for ranking academically in the top five of her class, Margaret also is a member of the Lady Eagles varsity basketball team, serves as class secretary and is a member of the Spanish Honor Society, Peers Club and Prom Committee..
JANUARY 2009 – Corey Williams	Corey Williams, a senior at Brown County High School, was chosen as January 2009 Student of the Month. He was nominated by his guidance counselor, Donna Alwine, and chosen by faculty. Corey completed his highest grade point average during fall semester and will graduate in May. He plans to attend college. Pictured with Corey are his parents, Dennis and Michelle Williams; Dr. Charles Cody (left), coordinator of Brown County Rotary Club’s Student of the Month Award; and Club President Pryde Bayliss.
DECEMBER 2008 – Margaret Burke	Margaret Burke, December Student of the Month, is the only student selected twice, once in her junior year, and again as a senior. David Langell is the teacher who nominated her. Margaret has been recognized as having one of the highest grade point averages in Brown County High School history. In addition, she stays very active in numerous extra curricular activities. Margaret’s parents are Sarah and Tim Burke. Pictured at a December club meeting are Margaret and Dr. Charles Cody, coordinator of the Student of the Month recognition.
NOVEMBER 2008 – Austin Pierce	Austin Pierce, November Student of the Month, was proposed by school librarian Bryan Galm. Austin’s favorite subjects are music, math, computers and English. He is active in the orchestra and the Elegance Choir in school and still finds time outside of school to be part of the Youth Ministry for Church of the Lakes and is a member of the Hamblin Township Fire Department. In addition, he attends IUPUC part time studying computers. Pictured are club president, Pryde Bayliss, Bryan Galm, Austin, and his mother. Austin’s name will be engraved on the Rotary Student of the Month plaque on display at the high school.
OCTOBER 2008 – Paige Brady	The October Student of the Month is Paige Brady, an outstanding Brown County High School senior, whose favorite subjects are math and science. Paige plans to pursue a college degree in dentistry, specializing in orthodontic treatments. Paige is pictured with her parents, Kim and Brian Brady, and with Cheryl Fox, the teacher who nominated Paige for our Rotary’s recognition. Paige is active in the Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, held a lead role in the fall school play, and has lettered on in Varsity Track and Field, where she specialized in pole vaulting. She is also the yearbook editor and is a member of the French Honor Society, the National Honor Society, and the school’s Academic Team---and still finds time to work at Mc Donald’s to earn spending money. At an October Rotary meeting, President Pryde Bayliss and Dr. Charles Cody honored Paige with a certificate that will be on display in the high school. Her name will also be engraved on the Rotary Student of the Month plaque.