KVOE-AM/96.9 FM/Country 101.7 and Mix 104.9 want to recognize some of the best students in the area.
We’ll be selecting a Student of the Month throughout the remainder of the school year and we need your help.
We’re asking you to nominate a deserving student from Emporia State University or Flint Hills Technical College.
Tell us what makes your nominee stand out from the rest.
The individual selected will be rewarded with a prize provided by our Student of the Month sponsors:
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Emporia State Federal Credit Union
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Emporia State University
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Kari’s Diamonds and Bridal
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Midas Touch Golden Tans
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Planet Sub
Please fill out the nomination form below.
Student of the Month will be selected on the Third Tuesday of each month and announced shortly thereafter.
Once a student is nominated, their nomination form will be kept on file so that they are eligible for future Student of the Month’s.
You can view past winner’s below
PAST WINNERS
Student of the Month – December 2023
Students Name – Christian Hernandez
School Attending – 1st year @ FHTC
Nominated by:Â – Judy Walls-Moore (Teacher) and Maggie Danborg (Nursing Instructor)
Provide a brief description of why you are nominating this student for the award.
(from Maggie) – Christian consistently goes above & beyond with his academics, willingness to help others and perform leadership duties. In practice, he’s constantly looking ahead to see where he can assist, what he might need to know, and what might need problem-solving. Aside from being a full-time student and class Treasurer, he helps his family run a daycare and works at the local Emergency Department. His hard work and dedication have placed him in the 99th percentile nationwide per ATI Testing during 1st quarter, and I fully believe this will continue throughout his education and career. His brilliance and drive show in everything he does.
(from Judy) – Christian started the Practical Nursing program in August 2023. He displays high standards in class and is a role model for other students. Christian completes his assignments exceptionally well and assists other students with learning.
List any clubs, sports, or extracurricular activities the student is actively involved in.
(from Maggie) – Class treasurer ER Tech Family daycare provider
(from Judy) – Christian works part-time as a Certified Nurse Aide in the emergency department of a local hospital. Christian volunteered at the Flint Hills Senior Life Fair.
Has the student been involved in community service or volunteering? If so, please provide details.
(from Maggie) –Â Christian has attended many of our Community Volunteer Events, including today at the Senior Life Fair where Christian volunteered to stay an extra hour to help tear down the stage and clean up.
(from Judy) – Christian is an active caregiver to a family member.
Describe the student’s positive character traits, such as leadership, kindness, responsibility, integrity, etc.
(from Maggie) –Â Christian is kind, intelligent, respectful, studious, punctual, observant, helpful, professional, and humble! These are just a few of his traits!
(from Judy) – Christian is a quiet person who listens well. Christian shares his ED experiences with fellow students to further the lesson topic. Christian’s hands-on skills are very accurate and an example for other students.
Student of the Month – November 2023
Students Name – Auralee Pritchard
School Attending – Junior @ ESU
Nominated by:Â – Jim Pritchard – Father
Provide a brief description of why you are nominating this student for the award.
Auralee has learned to balance her academic workload with her desire to volunteer and assist others who need help. Auralee belongs to a number of campus clubs including Green Club where she is the club secretary. This environmental club helps clean areas on campus and helps with clean-up for SOS. She is also the club secretary for NAFME which is the music educators club. Auralee spent part of her spring break volunteering with Sea Turtle, Inc. which prepared nesting areas for sea turtles. Auralee volunteered last week to give an art class to staff members of ESU and spent a lot of time making sure things went smoothly. Auralee is always happy to help fellow classmates if they need help understanding class assignments. Auralee is enjoying all aspects of her college life experience and is a positive role model for others.
List any clubs, sports, or extracurricular activities the student is actively involved in.
Auralee belongs to Green Club, NAFME (music educators), Wildlife and Fisheries Club, and attends a bible study with fellow college students regularly and is an active member of her church.
Has the student been involved in community service or volunteering? If so, please provide details.
Auralee has volunteered with one of the clubs to do periodic landscape work for SOS. As she has time, she helps with the food kitchen.
Describe the student’s positive character traits, such as leadership, kindness, responsibility, integrity, etc.
Auralee consistently displays a positive attitude. She respects her teachers and fellow students. Auralee has helped several students who had questions about assignments or needed help. Auralee is always willing to go the extra mile whenever it’s needed.
Student of the Month – October 2023
Students Name – Courtney Thompson
School Attending – Sophomore @ FHTC
Nominated by: – Nancy Robinson – Instructor
Provide a brief description of why you are nominating this student for the award.
Courtney not only works hard to complete her assignments thoroughly and on time, but she also helps the other students in the class as needed. Courtney has begun her observation time in an early childhood setting and enjoys it very much. Courtney is open to learning new ways to do things and has volunteered to be the Early Childhood Education representative on the FHTC Student Council
List any clubs, sports, or extracurricular activities the student is actively involved in.
Courtney is not only a full-time Early Childhood Education student, but she also works an average of 40 hours per week as a CNA/CMA at Sunflower Care Homes.
Has the student been involved in community service or volunteering? If so, please provide details.
She is the ECE representative on the FHTC student council and has volunteered her time at a local church breakfast. The funds from this breakfast go to help local causes such as food banks, yardwork for the elderly, and donations towards the needy.
Describe the student’s positive character traits, such as leadership, kindness, responsibility, integrity, etc.
Courtney is concerned not only for her grades but also for the grades of others. She shows kindness and understanding to the children she spends time with during her observations and on her own free time. Courtney is willing to do as she is asked and often volunteers when she sees a need.