October 2005 Students of the Month

Taylor Foster

Blake Coyle

Aliey Gunzolus

Cain Arledge

Dalton Gorrell

Imya Moore

Keegan Moore

Miranda Wills

Alex Lane

Kayla Cooper

Ryan Ringle

Students of the Month have been selected for October 2005 in all four districts of the Chickasaw Nation.

Up to 24 awards are presented each month, as male and female Student of the Month awards are available in elementary, middle school and high school in each of the four districts of the Chickasaw Nation.

Each student of the month receives a recognition plaque and a $25 Wal-Mart gift certificate.

All Native American students with a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) in grades 1 through 12 attending participating schools in the Chickasaw Nation are eligible for student of the month.

Students are nominated by teachers, counselors, JOM coordinators, principals or other school personnel in recognition of academic accomplishments, leadership qualities, positive attitude, work ethic, citizenship and other criteria.

Following are Students of the Month, along with selected comments from those who nominated each student.

Students of the Month in the Tishomingo District are Chenoa Cummings and James Byars of Ravia Elementary.

“Chenoa Cummings is a very sweet girl,” said Debbie Akin. “She is always articipating in everything. She is always willing to help.”

“James Byars is a very sweet boy,” said Debbie Akin. “He is always willing to help out when he can.”

Students of the Month in the Pickens District are Taylor Foster and Blake Coyle of Turner Elementary; Ailey Gunsolus and Cain Arledge of Turner Junior High; Erin Lyle of Comanche High School; and Dalton Gorrell of Kingston High School.

“Taylor Foster is a bright, energetic, and outgoing student,” said Sue Kelley. “Taylor always has a wonderful smile for all. Taylor is an exceptional all around student.”

“Blake Coyle may not be A’s and B’s all the time, but his disposition is absolutely amazing.’ Said Sue Kelley. “He always has a kind word and a kind smile. He is so well mannered. He is absolutly a wonderful child.”

“Aliey Gunzolus is a leader, not only in the classroom, but with her fellow students,” said Sue Kelley. “Ailey is a birght, outgoing young lady. She represents our school with dignity and pride. I think she would be an awesome choice as student of the month.”

“Cain Arledge is an awesome student, and a good person all around.” said Sue Kelley. “He is always willing to give you a smile, kind words, or just help you.”

“It is my pleasure to nominate Erin Lyle as Chickasaw Student of the Month! Erin is a very sophisticated young lady that her peers look up to,” said Jacque Anderson. “She will be one of the class valedictorians and is currently taking two college classes.”

“Dalton Gorrell is an outstanding student at Kingston High,” said Sue Shilling. “He takes great pride in attaining and maintaining good grades and sets goals for himself to achieve. He maintained a 3.8 GPA in middle school and was named salutatorian of the middle school. Currently Dalton is active in football, baseball, the Honor Choir, the Governor’s Honor Roll and is serving as Freshman Student Council representative. Dalton is a first Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and is a member of the Gorrell Demonstration Team.”

Students of the Month in the Pontotoc District are Imya Moore of Allen Elementary; Keegan Moore, Wynnewood Elementary; Mirands Willis, Wynnewood Junior High; Alex Lane, Latta Jr. High; Kayla Cooper, Allen High; and Ryan Ringle, Latta High.

“Imya Moore is a bright student. Sweet nature, friendly to all. A very loving and caring student. Reliable, works hard and makes good grades. Great sweet spirit. Respectful of others.”

“Keegan Moore is a quiet leader in his class. He is very well behaved and a positive role model for his peers,” said Barbara Robertson. “He is a hard working student who maintains straight A’s. Keegan is respectful of adults as well as his classmates. It is with pleasure I nominate him for this honor because he is very deserving.”

“Miranda Wills is an awesome student,” said Terri Hayes. “She is active in many school activities such as Student Council, FCA, Newspaper, and team sports. She is very responsible and always does her best. Miranda has outstanding leadership skills and a personality that lights up any room. She is an honest, responsible leader among her peers. For all these reasons, I nominate Miranda for Student of the Month. “

“Alex Lane is a very nice young man. He is a great student as well as a good person,” said Terri Painter. “He participates in many school activities and excels in many areas. He is very well liked by his peers and teachers. I feel that Alex is very deserving of this honor.”

“Kayla Cooper is a very talented young lady,” said Janice Deaton. “She gives her best in every situation, whether it is a class assignment, a group activity, contest or sport. She is respected by her peers and teachers for her honesty and caring attitude. In adverse situations, Kayla does not give up, she gives her best.”

“Ryan Ringle has been a positive addition to our student body at Latta High School since transferring here during his ninth grade year. He always gets along well with other students as well as with his teachers,” said Stan Cochran. “His calm, quiet demeanor, combined with his positive humor, help make Ryan a very enjoyable student to know. These qualities also enable Ryan to be a leader and example among his friends and classmates. We know Ryan will be successful in the career field he chooses because he will combine his education with his character and qualities of hard work that he possesses.”