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Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week
William Kush has been selected as the Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

William Kush is a 7th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Mrs. Adamo, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations, William, and to the Kush family.
What is one essential you must have when studying?
The essentials that I need when studying are a pencil and paper
What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
I either like to skateboard or play video games when not studying
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What is your dream job?
My dream job would be a coder
What are some of your favorite songs?
Some of my favorite songs are from AC/DC and Metallica
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What is one thing people don’t know about you?
That I am a Boy Scout
Who do you look up to and why?
I look up to my parents, because they take care of me and teach me new things
What do you keep under your bed?
I keep blankets, a foldable chair, and a hunting knife
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
I do not have a favorite teacher at Noona
What is your favorite class and why?
I like Math, Social Studies, and PE as my favorite classes
What is one thing that stands out about your school?
How good our academics are for how small our school is
What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
I wish they had a flag football club
What is your morning routine?
I wake up, eat breakfast, brush my teeth, and leave
If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
I would change it to have no homework
What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
My mom’s homemade mac-n-cheese
What is your best memory from school?
On the same day as the Thanksgiving Feast, I accidentally threw Jake while playing monkey in the middle
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