Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Demi Radja is in 4th Grade at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Mrs. Mueller, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations, Demi, and to the Radja family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
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What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
Play hockey

What is your dream job?
Professional hockey player

What are some of your favorite songs?
“How It’s Done” and “Lose Yourself”

What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I play on two different hockey teams. One is travel with all girls, and the other is a co-ed team. I am also in Girl Scouts

Who do you look up to and why?
Mother Mary

What do you keep under your bed?
My sister. We have a bunk bed

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Miss Schrank, because she is sweet and compassionate

What is your favorite class and why?
Science, because we do cool experiments

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
That it’s a small Catholic school

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
Floor hockey team

What is your morning routine?
Brush my teeth, get dressed, brush my hair, do my skin care, eat breakfast, and go to school

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
I like my school the way it is

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
My Mom’s salsa verde enchiladas

What is your best memory from school?
When we went to the nursing home to sing

Noonan Elementary Academy is an independent Catholic school in Mokena serving preschool through 8th grade. Noonan provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program that is academically challenging and personally supportive. Noonan is committed to developing the full potential of each student by fostering intellectual development, strong character formation, and spiritual growth. Please contact Mr. Dunn, Principal of Noonan Elementary Academy, for more information or visit their website at noonanacademy.org