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Student of the month
 
 

What: The Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club Student of the Month program recognizes outstanding students from Homestead High School who excel in both school performance and community volunteer activity.

How: The students can be nominated by a teacher or counselor.  Please contact Dave Markson at Homestead Guidance Department for the proper form to complete to be considered for this monthly award. To contact Mr. Markson via email    Mr. Markson can be contacted at the Guidance Department at 262-238-5678

Rotary Contact: T-M Rotarian Pat Treffert. Pat can be contacted at 414-964-5030 during normal business hours, and can be reached via email:

Benefits: The benefits include an invitation to Ozaukee Country Club for a superb lunch for the student and parents, a great certificate suitable for display, and the student is eligible for a $1000 College Scholarship Award which will be awarded to one of the monthly award winners. 


Click here for 2004-08 Student of the Month Archives


Student of the Year 08-09 Scholarship Winner
Tyler Thomas
Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club

On May 26, 2009, at the regular meeting of the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club, Vocational Service Director Pat Treffert announced the selection of Tyler Thomas as the recipient of the T-M Rotary Student of the Year Scholarship Award. Tyler was presented with a monetary award by Director Treffert.


L-R: Amanda Janczak, HHS Guidance Counselor Dave Markson, Chelsea Match, Jacob Bodner, Dan Banazynski, Tyler Thomas, Kristen Van Handle, T-M Rotarian & Director Pat Treffert  (Not pictured: Sarah Doll)


T-M Rotary Students of the Month 07-08
 

On May 26, 2009, all of the students from Homestead High School who have received this year's Student of the Month Award from the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club joined the members of the club for a luncheon in their honor. Each student was reintroduced to the club members.  T-M Rotary would like to thank each of these students for their outstanding service to our community and for their high academic standards. Each of these student exemplifies Rotary's standards of "Service Above Self".


Student of the Month - April 2009
Jacob Bodner
Thiensville - Mequon Rotary Club

 

  Rotarian Todd Davis presents the Student of the Month Certificate to Jacob Bodner
The Thiensville-Mequon (T-M) Rotary Club selected Jacob (Jake) Bodner as its HHS 'Student of the Month' for April, 2009. This award was presented to Jake on April 28, 2009, by T-M Rotarian Todd Davis, at the luncheon meeting held at the Ozaukee County Country Club on N. River Road in Mequon.

Jake Bodner volunteers with a Friendship Circle which pairs teens with students with disabilities. For 3 years Jake worked with an autistic child. He was one of the founders of Lakeshore Leos and through that organization he volunteers at all the Lion's events and participates in their fund raisers. He is the past treasurer and current president of that organization. In addition he is on the National Honor Society as well as the Volleyball and Tennis team.

Congratulations, Jake, on being chosen our Rotary Student of the month for April, 2009!


Student of the Month - March 2009
Amanda Janczak
Thiensville - Mequon Rotary Club

  Amanda addresses the Rotary Club after receiving her award as Student of the Month for March, 2009
The Thiensville-Mequon (T-M) Rotary Club selected Amanda Janczak as its HHS 'Student of the Month' for March, 2009. This award was presented to Amanda on March 24, 2009, by T-M Rotarian Linda Bendix, at the luncheon meeting held at the Ozaukee County Country Club on N. River Road in Mequon.

Amanda was nominated by her Guidance Counselor, Kris Besler.  Amanda has been involved in a number of volunteer opportunities, including her volunteer service for the St. Francis Children's Center where she has worked with children of a very young age.  In addition Amanda has volunteered for Gathering On The Green.

Amanda is a member of the National Honors Society, Kids 4 Kids (an organization raising money and awareness of foster children), and SKIES, a student-run environmental group. She is interested in pursuing an education in early childhood.

Congratulations, Amanda, on being chosen our Rotary Student of the month for March, 2009!


Student of the Month - February 2009
Tyler Thomas
Thiensville - Mequon Rotary Club

  (L-R) Lynda, Tyler and Kurt Thomas
The Thiensville-Mequon (T-M) Rotary Club selected Tyler Thomas as its HHS 'Student of the Month' for February 2009. This award was presented to Tyler on February 24, 2009, by T-M Rotarian Todd Davis, at the luncheon meeting held at the Ozaukee County Country Club on N. River Road in Mequon.

Tyler was nominated by Guidance Counselor Dave Markson.  Tyler has been involved in a number of volunteer opportunities including his Eagle Scout project a book drive taking 260 man/hours to complete and included 6000 books, just a bit more than he was expecting to collect.  In addition Tyler has volunteered for Fun Before the Fourth and Blue Lotus Farm. Tyler is a member of the National Honors Society, the HHS Drama Club, HHS Astronomy Club and the HHS Forensics Team.

Congratulations, Tyler, on being chosen our Rotary Student of the month for February 2009!


Student of the Month - January 2009
Sarah Doll
Thiensville - Mequon Rotary Club

  (L-R) Dad, Mom & Sarah Doll, T-M Rotarian Linda Bendix
The Thiensville-Mequon (T-M) Rotary Club selected Sarah Doll as its HHS 'Student of the Month' for January 2009. This award was presented to Sarah on January 27, 2009, by T-M Rotarian Linda Bendix, at the luncheon meeting held at the Ozaukee County Country Club on N. River Road in Mequon.

Sarah was nominated by her art teacher Eric Drumm.  Sarah has been involved in a number of volunteer opportunities including:  Presidential campaign work,  planting trees and grounds work at Mequon Nature Preserve, work at Milwaukee Rescue Mission and two years as Singing Servers.  In addition Sarah has served as  an assistant at Camp Osoha as well as being Vice president of Camp council.  She was also a Merit award winner two years in a row at Ozaukee Art Council.

Congratulations, Sarah, on being chosen our Rotary Student of the month for January 2009!


Student of the Month - December 2008
Dan Banazynski
Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club

  (L-R) Student of the Month Dan Banazynski and T-M Rotarian Todd Davis
The Thiensville-Mequon (T-M) Rotary Club selected Dan Banaszynski of Mequon, as its HHS 'Student of the Month' for December 2008. This award was presented to Dan on December 16, 2008, by T-M Rotarian Todd Davis, at the luncheon meeting held at the Ozaukee County Country Club on N. River Road in Mequon.

Dan, a senior at Homestead High School, is involved in numerous activities to serve his community including volunteering at the Logemann center, Lobsterfest, Fun Before the Fourth to name a few. He is one of the founders of Lakeshore Leos, a youth component of the Lions Club. The Lakeshore Leos participate in numerous community events. Dan's top choice for college would be Georgetown.

Good luck Dan and congratulations on being chosen our Rotary Student of the month for December 2008.


Student of the Month - November 2008
Kristen VanHandle
Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club

  (L-R) T-M Rotary President Andrew Petzold, Judy, Kristen & Mike VanHandle
The Thiensville-Mequon (T-M) Rotary Club selected Kristen VanHandel of Mequon, as its HHS 'Student of the Month' for November 2008.This award was presented to Kristen on November 25, 2008, by T-M Rotarian Pat Treffert, at the luncheon meeting held at the Ozaukee County Country Club on N. River Road in Mequon.

Kristen was nominated by her teacher Ellen McKay.  Kristen has been involved with the Best Buddies organization including doing public speaking for this organization which serves people with special needs. She was selected to speak to 1300 people at a Leadership conference in Indiana.  Kristen has volunteered for numerous activities at Homestead and plays the violin at nursing homes.  She is active in HHS choir, orchestra, drama club and Club United and was nominated for the National Honor Society. Kristen is a strong advocate for students with special needs.

Congratulations to Kristen VanHandle, our Rotary Student of the month for November, 2008!


Student of the Month - October 2008
Chelsea Match
Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club

 

  (L-R) Student of the Month Chelsea Match, Rotarian Pat Treffert
The Thiensville-Mequon (T-M) Rotary Club selected Chelsea Match of Mequon, as its HHS 'Student of the Month' for October 2008.This award was presented to Chelsea on October 28, 2008, by T-M Rotarian Pat Treffert, at the luncheon meeting held at the Ozaukee County Country Club on N. River Road in Mequon.

In Pat Treffert's words: "Chelsea Match convinced her parents that volunteering at an orphanage in Peru the summer of 2008 was just what she wanted to do.  She found an opportunity on the Internet through an organization called IFRE which coordinates international volunteers.  Chelsea traveled alone to Cusco and tutored children, helped them with their homework and when they were out of water found a way to provide them with water. Chelsea also volunteers at Advocates Battered Family Shelter of Ozaukee county, the Hispanic Community Center, and at St. Ben's soup kitchen. She was nominated by guidance counselor Dave Markson at Homestead High School.  She hopes to attend Georgetown University and major in International service.

Congratulations to Chelsea Match, our Rotary Student of the month for October, 2008!"


Click here for 2004-08 Student of the Month Archives


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