Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Mark Simon is an 8th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Mrs. Gray, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Mark and to the Simon family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
Music

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

What is your dream job?
Engineer

What are some of your favorite songs?
Snowfall, In-Drive

What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I have a lot of siblings

Who do you look up to and why?
Jesus, He is the perfect role model

What do you keep under your bed?
My monster

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Gray, she can be fun, but still teaches very well

What is your favorite class and why?
Religion, Mr. Dunn is really good at teaching it and we get to improve our faith and get life lessons

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

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

What is your morning routine?
Wake up, take shower, change into uniform, eat breakfast, brush teeth, and go to school

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
No uniforms

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
Turkey sandwich and cheeze-its

What is your best memory from school?
The drama productions

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