Lemont High School Honors January Students Of The Month

LEMONT, IL — Four Lemont High School students have been honored with January “Student of the Month” accolades. The school said this month's honorees are senior Lydia Daley (Special Education), junior Delaney Dewalls (Student Services), sophomore Kelli Crispo (Driver Education) and freshman Joey Rostis (Health). They will be recognized at the February Board of Education meeting on Feb. 19; their recognition was postponed due to hazardous weather conditions on Jan. 22.

Each month, Lemont High School honors a student from each grade level for hard work and dedication to the school and the community. The school said selections rotate among the school’s various departments from month to month. Only 32 students earn Student of the Month accolades each school year, with four individuals honored each month from October through May.

Local businessman Brad Grcevic, of Edward Jones, Inc., contributes a donation each month to a charity selected by the “Student of the Month” award winners. This month’s winners selected St. Jude Children’s Hospital to receive the donation.

Joey Rostis, Freshman, Health

Joey Rostis was selected as the Freshman Student of the Month by the Health Department. LHS said Rostis is a high honor roll student whose favorite subjects include mathematics and science. Described as a solid student, his teachers appreciate his willingness to participate in class and lend a hand to his fellow students. Rostis engages during group work, collaborates well with others, and demonstrates respect to his instructors and peers. A National Junior Honor Society inductee as a middle schooler, he is a member of the boys’ basketball program and plans on playing baseball in the spring. His future goals include earning a 4.0 grade point average, getting a good job and having a life he will enjoy. In his spare time, Rostis enjoys sports of all kinds.

Kelli Crispo, Sophomore, Driver Education

The Driver Education Department tabbed Kelli Crispo as the Sophomore Student of the Month. A high honor roll student, Crispo most enjoys science classes because there are constantly new discoveries occurring. A member of the school’s varsity Dance Team, she recently joined the Yearbook Club and takes classes at the Elite Dance Academy. LHS said Crispo's teachers describe her as an excellent student whose great energy makes the classroom atmosphere enjoyable. She takes her work seriously and often leads class discussions. Thanks to her experience in Biology Honors as a freshman, Crispo aspires to be an oncologist; in the short term, she hopes to maintain a 4.0 grade point average. In her free time, Crispo stays active by running, biking or swimming. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Delaney Dewalls, Junior, Student Services

Delaney Dewalls was cited as the Junior Student of the Month by the Student Services Department. A high honor roll performer, Dewalls lists history as her favorite academic interest. The Student Services Department works to make students conscious of five social emotional components, including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. The department said it rarely sees a student mature in all five components, but notes that Dewalls demonstrates all five on a daily basis. She is applauded for handling a stressful situation in a fashion that contributed to the well-being of the entire school community. A member of the girls’ cross country and track and field teams, Dewalls hopes to become a nutritionist. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music.

Lydia Daley, Senior, Special Education

The Special Education Department picked Lydia Daley as the Senior Student of the Month. Daley is a high honor roll student whose favorite classes include Literature of the Supernatural, Psychology, Ceramics and English III. She is a member of the girls’ swimming team, as well as the Anime Club, Drama Club and Art Club. The Special Education Department said it is impressed by the hard work Daley has put in as she makes progress toward her academic and personal goals. She overcomes challenges by using her strategies and accessing support services when needed. Daley plans on attending College of DuPage and is considering majoring in psychology. She enjoys painting, watching YouTube, listening to 90s music, reading, and arts and crafts.

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