Lemont High School Honors March Students Of The Month

LEMONT, IL — Four Lemont High School students were honored with March Student of the Month accolades at the district’s Board of Education meeting on March 11. The school said the honorees were senior David Lehenbauer (Business), junior Marin Schiffman (Science), sophomore John Krueger (Music) and freshman Gloria Wang (Mathematics).

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. LHS said this month’s winners selected the #EllieStrong GoFundMe page, which benefits classmate Ellie Cuiching.

Gloria Wang, Freshman, Mathematics

Gloria Wang was cited by the Mathematics Department as the Freshman Student of the Month. Wang is a high honor roll student whose favorite subjects include mathematics, biology, English, economics and history. A member of both the state-qualifying Mathletes team and the Robotics Club, Wang has a passion for math that is evident through her knowledge and work ethic in both the classroom and in Mathletes competitions. The school said she is also an accomplished piano player, having won a state-level award in an Illinois Music Association contest. Wang was invited to be part of Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search. She plans on becoming trilingual in the future, and hopes to continue improving in both piano and math. She enjoys painting, reading, writing, practicing Chinese, listening to music and playing cards.

John Krueger, Sophomore, Music

The Music Department tabbed John Krueger as the Sophomore Student of the Month. A high honor
roll performer, Krueger lists Honors Symphonic Band and Woods Technology I as his favorite classes, while also noting he loves to learn about history. He already has been inducted into the school’s chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. The school said his music instructors note he has done a great job playing the alto saxophone in the Honors Symphonic Band and Jazz Band, and that he displayed fine conducting skills and leadership abilities as a drum major in the Marching Band. He was selected as an All-District Musician earlier this year. Krueger plans on attending college and may major in aerospace engineering. In his free time, Krueger volunteers for church activities, takes saxophone lessons, and enjoys reading and building with wood.

Marin Schiffman, Junior, Science

Marin Schiffman was selected by the Science Department as the Junior Student of the Month. Schiffman is a high honor roll student whose current favorite classes include Anatomy & Physiology Honors, Ceramics and Yoga. The school said she is a member of the cross country, track and field, and dance teams, and is a Rho Kappa and National Honor Society inductee and a member of both the Student Council and Athletic Council. Schiffman epitomizes what a student should be, setting high academic standards and striving to achieve them. She is a natural leader whose strong grasp of classroom content allows her to assist her peers in understanding difficult concepts. Schiffman plans on studying biomedical engineering in college, and someday hopes to run a marathon. She babysits in her spare time, and enjoys baking, working out and spending time with friends.

David Lehenbauer, Senior, Business

The Business Department picked David Lehenbauer as the Senior Student of the Month. A high
honor roll performer, Lehenbauer’s favorite classes include Personal Finance II, Accounting III Honors, and both AP Economics classes. A four-year member of both the golf and track and field programs, he is a two-time state qualifier and school record holder in the high jump. The school said Lehenbauer also is a National Honor Society inductee and a member of Junior Achievement, and was cited as an Illinois State Scholar. He is described as a personable and respectful student who demonstrates outstanding time management skills. His self-motivation, maturity, focus and integrity are keys to his success. Thought not yet decided on his college destination, he plans on majoring in finance and someday hopes to earn his MBA and run his own business. Lehenbauer works at Cog Hill Golf Club and enjoys golfing, fishing, playing basketball and watching live sporting events.