Alana Clark is Glenwood Academy’s Student of the Month

Alana Clark has been chosen as the Glenwood Academy Student of the Month! Alana is 13, and in eighth grade. She has attended Glenwood Academy for five years.

She came to Glenwood Academy because “the schools that were near us weren't great schools,” says Alana. “There were a lot of fights, and the education was not very good.”

Alana has one brother who is 14-years-old and attended Glenwood Academy. He now is a student at Marian Catholic High School, where Glenwood Academy helps to pay his tuition.

Alana’s favorite school subject is music. “I like music, and being in music makes me feel better,” says Alana. “I sing, and I used to play the baritone in the band.”

Her favorite teacher at Glenwood Academy is Ms. Coleman. "I like how Ms. Coleman is very kind and she tries to make us great," says Alana.

In her free time, Alana loves to sing and is involved in the National Junior Honor Society and Interact, which is a program through the Rotary Club that brings together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills.

Alana plans to attend Marian Catholic High School after she graduates from Glenwood Academy.

When she gets older, she would love to become a professional singer because she loves music. She would like to sing pop or R&B music.

"Alana is such a responsible young woman who has an incredibly bright future ahead of her,” said Mrs. Budicin, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Admissions, Glenwood Academy.

When asked what her favorite thing about Glenwood Academy is, Alalna says, “I like how Glenwood gives us opportunities to do things, and living in the cottages teaches us life skills like cooking.”

“Since coming to Glenwood Academy, things are easier now, because I have more people to depend on and to help me with what I need.”

Glenwood Academy is a non-profit residential school that has been helping children and families in need since 1887.Glenwood Academy provides life-changing situations for students who come from challenging situations, and who have been impacted by poverty, violence, inadequate educational systems, as well as a lack of basic resources, such as food and shelter.Nearly 100% of our children live at or below the poverty line and 92% come from single parent households.

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