Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

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

What is one essential you must have when studying?

My books

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

I like to play sports, especially hockey and baseball

What is your dream job?

I want to be a lawyer

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

I don’t have a favorite song, but I like a variety of music

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

I play Irish sports called hurling and Gaelic football

Whom do you look up to and why?

I look up to my Mom because she is always working hard

What do you keep under your bed?

I have a trundle bed that my friends can use when they sleep over

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

My favorite is Mrs. Hurt. I like Mrs. Hurt because she joked around with us

What is your favorite class and why?

Social Studies because I like learning about history

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

We believe in our faith more deeply than other schools

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

I wish our school had iPads

What's your morning routine?

I wake up, and then I shower. I get dressed and then I usually have a protein shake

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

Not having to wear a uniform

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

I like when we have Pizza Thursdays

What's your best memory from school?

Mrs. P’s religion class because it was fun and she told stories about Saints.

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