Lemont High School Honors November Students Of The Month

LEMONT, IL — Four Lemont High School students were honored with November Student of the Month accolades at the district’s Board of Education meeting on Nov. 20. Included among the honorees were senior Aaron Swenson (Music), junior Anna Goranski (Mathematics), sophomore Briley Rakow (Business) and freshman Megan Hunt (Science).

LHS said each month, it 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. Only 32 students earn “Student of the Month” accolades each school year, with four individuals honored each month from October through May. Students may be selected for this prestigious honor only once in their careers at Lemont High School.

According to the school, 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 Hope and Friendship Ministries to receive the donation.

Here is a description of the four students, according to LHS:

Megan Hunt, Freshman, Science
Megan Hunt was selected as the Freshman Student of the Month by the Science Department. Hunt lists Integrated Math I Honors, Family & Consumer Sciences Survey and Spanish I as her most enjoyable classes. She is described as a student who works hard both in and out of class, and as an inquisitive scientist whose curiosity leads her to do well with labs and in projects and activities. Hunt is a member of the Interact Club and Student Council, and also is a highly successful gymnast with the Naperville Gymnastics Club. Her goals include earning a 4.0 grade point average, being inducted into the National Honor Society, earning a gymnastics scholarship, and pursuing a degree in radiology. Hunt works parties and camps at her gymnastics club, and also enjoys baking, outdoor activities, and hanging out friends.

Briley Rakow, Sophomore, Business
The Business Department picked Briley Rakow as the Sophomore Student of the Month. A high honor roll student, Rakow lists Accounting I as her current favorite class, but states that she also enjoys Business, English and Mathematics courses. A dedicated student with a keen business mind, Rakow has proven herself to be a trustworthy student who consistently demonstrates integrity. She is a member of the Student Council and won a regional title as a Future Business Leaders of America competitor last year. She also is involved in a high school youth group and helps lead a middle school youth group. She hopes to attend the University of Mississippi and major in accounting. In her spare time, Rakow babysits for several families, and enjoys playing basketball, writing, traveling and hanging out with friends.

Anna Goranski, Junior, Mathematics
Anna Goranski was tabbed as the Junior Student of the Month by the Mathematics Department. Goranski is a high honor roll performer whose favorite courses include AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry and Spanish III Honors. She is described as one of the hardest working students in AP Calculus BC, and consistently demonstrates a work ethic that leads to a high level of success. She breaks down complex ideas, which allows her to grasp difficult material. Goranski is a member of the girls’ cross country team, Interact Club, and the Health Occupations Student Association. She has competed in the state finals as a Mathlete twice, and is a Mu Alpha Theta and National English Honor Society inductee. She plans on attending college but is undecided on a major. She likes to run, play the piano, babysit and provide swim instructions.

Aaron Swenson, Senior, Music
The Music Department cited Aaron Swenson as the Senior Student of the Month. A high honor roll performer, Swenson says that he most enjoys band and his Mathematics and Science courses. He has been an outstanding contributor to various bands while playing the piano, keyboard, euphonium and baritone. He was a strong leader in the marching band who served as a section leader. In addition to his involvement in the band program, he has been a member of the boys’ soccer program, as well as the Chess Club, Scholastic Bowl, Mathletes, and the boys’ track and field team. He also has earned induction into Mu Alpha Theta, the National Honor Society, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Swenson recently was cited as an AP Scholar and a National Merit Commended Student, and is a member of the All-District Orchestra. He plans on studying molecular biology and attending medical school. Swenson enjoys playing piano, reading, and hanging out with friends and family.

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