Lemont High School Honors May Students Of The Month

LEMONT, IL — Four Lemont High School students were honored with May “Student of the Month” accolades at the district’s Board of Education meeting on May 21. The school said the honorees were senior Garan Polic (Student Services), junior Danny Zeiger (Special Education), sophomore Jane Howell (Driver Education) and freshman Emma Feltz (Health).

Each month, Lemont High School honors a student from each grade level for hard work and dedication to the school and the community. Selections rotate among the school’s various departments from month to month, the school said.

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 the #EllieStrong GoFundMe page, which benefits the family of Lemont High School student Ellie Cuiching.

Emma Feltz, Freshman, Health

Emma Feltz was cited as the Freshman Student of the Month by the Health Department. Feltz
is a high honor roll student who most enjoys Biology Honors, Cultural Geography and Health. She
is described by her instructors as a bright student who values education and enjoys learning, the school said. She demonstrates respect for her classmates, is valuable in class discussions, and is a joy to have in class. Feltz has been a member of both the Marching Band and Concert Band, and has been honored for her past work as a special needs assistant. In the future, she hopes to become a neurobiologist, travel the world, and become trilingual. In her spare time, Feltz practices her musical instruments, serves as a tutor, volunteers in the community, and spends time with family and friends.

Jane Howell, Sophomore, Driver Education

The Driver Education Department tabbed Jane Howell as the Sophomore Student of the Month. A
high honor roll performer, Howell says she most enjoys World History and Physics. She has been a
member of the girls’ swimming program each of her first two years on campus. Her teachers applaud her for always striving to do her best. She prepares well for class, regardless of the task at hand, and complements her hard work with attention to detail, the school said. Specifically in Driver Education, she demonstrates care for both the subject matter and being a safe driver. Howell plans on attending college and seeking a degree in secondary education. She has designs on attending either the University of Iowa or the University of Kansas. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Danny Zeiger, Junior, Special Education

Danny Zeiger was named the Junior Student of the Month by the Special Education Department.
Zeiger’s favorite classes include Physical Education, Life Skills and Math. The school said he has been a manager on the football team for three seasons, frequently attends Breakfast Buddies, and has earned Special Olympics medals in both basketball and track and field. Zeiger has made significant progress in the areas of academics, communication, and vocational skills, and is a great role model for his peers. He has worked at both the Lemont Park District and Walgreens, and by far makes the best hot chocolate at the Common Grounds Coffee House, the school said. Zeiger plans on attending transition college. An avid Cubs fan, Zeiger also loves watching the Bears and Bulls, and enjoys attending school dances, going to the movies, and going out to eat.

Garan Polic, Senior, Student Services

The Student Services Department selected Garan Polic as the Senior Student of the Month. Polic
is a high honor roll student who most enjoys Anatomy & Physiology Honors, AP Biology, and working at the Common Grounds Coffee House in the CITGO Innovation Academy. A National Honor Society inductee and Vice President of the Science Club, the school said Polic was a four-year member of the boys’ basketball program and also plays travel basketball for the Chicago LockDown. He has a passion for helping people and consistently demonstrates kindness. He is described as an exemplary role model for his peers who treats all students with respect and compassion. Polic was selected to be a Loyola University Scholar last summer. He will play basketball at St. Ambrose University and will pursue a degree in nursing, with an ultimate goal of
becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. In his free time, Polic has taken acting classes at Second City, enjoys singing, is learning to play the guitar, and has served as a volunteer in a variety of roles.