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Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Sophia Sikora has been selected as Noonan Academy's Standout Student of the Week

Sophia Sikora
Sophia Sikora (Cherry Hill Studio (Joliet))

Sophia Sikora is a 6th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Mr. Evers, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Sophia and to the Sikora family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
When I am studying, I need a quiet and comfortable spot

What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
When I am not in school or studying, I like making things out of paper or cardboard

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What is your dream job?
My dream job is to be an architect

What are some of your favorite songs?
Two of my favorite songs are “Troubled Waters” by Alex Warren and “Secrets” by OneRebuplic

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What is one thing people don’t know about you?
One thing that people do not know about me is that I have two middle names

Who do you look up to and why?
I look up to both my brothers because they always work really hard in school and one of them got the excelsior award

What do you keep under your bed?
The only things under my bed are socks and dust bunnies

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
I like all my teachers, but my all-time favorite is Mrs. Galloway

What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class is science because I love doing experiments

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
One thing that stands out about Noona is that it always puts faith first

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
I wish our school had a spelling bee or a sewing club

What is your morning routine?
My morning routine is wake up, get dressed, do my hair, brush my teeth, get in the car and leave

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
If I could change one thing I would either do gym every day, or just a blouse, tie, and leggings for the girls’ uniform

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
My favorite thing to eat at lunch is buffalo chicken chips

What is your best memory from school?
My best memory from Noonan so far is when I got to be the Assistant Principal with Mrs. Murphy

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 www.noonanacademy.org

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