Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Benjamin LaBanca is a 3rd grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Mrs. Gualandri, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Benjamin and to the LaBanca family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
A quiet place

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

What is your dream job?
Making Nintendo games

What are some of your favorite songs?
Little Busters, Buddy Holly

What is one thing people don’t know about you?
My brothers

Who do you look up to and why?
Dad, because we do fun stuff

What do you keep under your bed?
My brother

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Marta, because I like music

What is your favorite class and why?
Music, because I like to sing

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
Mrs. Gualandri, because she does a prayer before every class

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

What is your morning routine?
Wake up, eat breakfast, get dressed, brush teeth, go to school

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
Play baseball in gym

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
Salami

What is your best memory from school?
Last day of school

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