Student of the Month Final Story

   Hope Milne, a freshman at Bowie High School, was recognized for Student of the Month out of 3,000 people. She was awarded during the month of April 2015 and, was recognized for her hard work during school, and her gratitude towards her peers.

   Hope has excelled with her grades, and has worked hard for this award. She has made a great influence on others and is an amazing role model for the school. She believes that encouraging students to work hard for what they do will soon show in the future.

   “I knew that I would have to sacrifice spending time with my friends and family, but in the end I knew it was all going to be worth it”, explained Hope during her interview.

   Hope definitely has an interest in extra curricular activities and volunteering at school and other local places.

   “I volunteer during school with Bowie games and fundraisers but I love volunteering at the Dells Children Hospital with cooking food for the children, however I also participate in extra curricular activities at Bowie such as PALS, biology and book club, and Bowie Buddies,” said Hope.

   Being recognized for Student of Month has helped Hope in positive and negative ways through out and after the process.

   Hope explained that, “This award has let me become a positive role model for the school, yet my teachers expect more of me now that I’ve been recognized for this award, and it is hard to balance my social life and my school life.”

   On top of all her schoolwork, keeping her grades up, volunteering, and having time for friends, she even has a part time job every weekend as a babysitter.

   “I have a love for kids, and even if it takes time out of my weekend of spending times with my friends and family, my job is fun and I don’t mind putting even more work into my life,” Hope expressed.

   Hope has kept her grades up to par continuing school with a 4.1 GPA, and has good things to come in her future.

     Hope explained at the end of her interview, “I have always had a dream to attend ATM in the medical field, continue at medical school after college, and make a lifetime career nursing at a surgical hospital.”

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