Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Diego Grajales is a 7th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Mrs. Adamo, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations, Diego, and to the Grajales family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
A mechanical pencil

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What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
Go outside and play baseball with my brothers

What is your dream job?
To be an anthropologist

What are some of your favorite songs?
“Rock Around the Clock” and “See You Later, Alligator” by Bill Haley and His Comets

What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I build things using Legos

Who do you look up to and why?
My parents because they help me do well in school

What do you keep under your bed?
Absolutely nothing, except dust

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
I like all of my teachers because they teach me a lot about each subject

What is your favorite class and why?
Social Studies because we learn a lot about our world’s history

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
We have Mass every Friday in our gym

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
Baseball

What is your morning routine?
Wake up, wake up my brothers, eat breakfast, change, and go to school

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
More recess time

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
Mac and Cheese

What is your best memory from school?
Playing football with my friends at recess

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