Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Joseph McCormick is a 1st grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Mrs. Kloska, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations, Joseph, and to the McCormick family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
My favorite pencils

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What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
I like to play Legos and play hockey

What is your dream job?
My dream job is to be in the Navy

What are some of your favorite songs?
The Hockey Song

What is one thing people don’t know about you?
My great-grandpa played football at Notre Dame, and he has a bench outside the stadium

Who do you look up to and why?
My Mom and Dad, because they work hard for our family

What do you keep under your bed?
I keep all of my favorite art projects under my bed

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher is Miss Michele because she is nice and I learn a lot from her

What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class is Math

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
I love going to Mass every Friday

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
I wish they had a hockey team

What is your morning routine?
My Mom wakes me up, and then I get dressed for school. After that, I eat breakfast with my brother

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
I wish they had a cafeteria to eat lunch

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
My favorite thing to eat is buttered noodles

What is your best memory from school?
My favorite memory is being with all of my friends

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