Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Jillian So is a 5th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Mrs. Mueller, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Jillian and to the So family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?

One essential is a quiet room

What do you like to do when not in school or studying?

I like to play outside in my free time

What is your dream job?

My dream job is to be a teacher

What are some of your most played songs on your iPod?

“They are Me" by Taylor Swift and “High Hopes” by Panic at the Disco

What is one thing people don't know about you?

One thing is that I have a lot of cousins

Whom do you look up to and why?

I look up to my parents because they are both very nice

What do you keep under your bed?

I have a trundle under my bed

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

My favorite is Mrs. Mueller since she is very nice

What is your favorite class and why?

My favorite class is math because I enjoy it

What's one thing that stands out about your school?

My school is a Catholic school and we do Mass

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

I wish our school had tennis

What's your morning routine?

I wake up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush my teeth, get my lunch together, get my shoes on, and leave for school

If you could change one thing about school what would it be?

I would change the uniform

What's your favorite thing to eat in the cafeteria?

Our school does not have a cafeteria

What's your best memory from school?

My best memory from school is my fourth grade field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry

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. Scholarships are available; please contact Mr. Dunn, Principal of Noonan Elementary Academy, for more information or visit their website at www.noonanacademy.org