Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Sophia Sikora is a 7^th Grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Mrs. Adamo, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations, Sophia, and to the Sikora family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
I must have background sound, like a show or music

What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
I like to watch and play soccer when I am not in school

What is your dream job?
My dream job would be an architect or engineer

What are some of your favorite songs?
Screaming Underwater by Alex Warren, Shy Away by Twenty One Pilots, and Riptide by Vance Joy

What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I have four fish named Carl and Andrew, which are mine, and May and Filip, which are my brothers’ fish. (Even though they are in my tank in my room).

Who do you look up to and why?
I look up to my parents because they never give up and always work hard no matter what

What do you keep under your bed?
Nothing

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

What is your favorite class and why?
I really like Science and Literature because they always have fun activities

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
One thing that stands out about my school is holiness, including the fact that we have Mass every Friday

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
I wish our school had a soccer team or flag football team

What is your morning routine?
Wake up, get dressed, do my hair, brush my teeth, sometimes eat breakfast, and then leave

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
I would change Pizza Thursday to Ice Cream Thursday

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
I love eating Buffalo chicken dip and meatloaf

What is your best memory from school?
My best memory from school is either being Assistant Principal for a day or doing morning announcements every day

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 noonanacademy.org