Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Elizabeth Ikwuemesi is a 2nd grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Mrs. Dreyer, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Elizabeth and to the Ikwuemesi family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
Pencil

What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
Go to the park with my brother

What is your dream job?
I want to be a doctor

What are some of your most played songs on your iPod?
Christmas songs

What is one thing people don't know about you?
I’m sometimes shy

Whom do you look up to and why?
My Mummy because she is very hardworking

What do you keep under your bed?
My stuffed animals

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Dreyer because she takes her time to teach me

What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class is math because it is sometimes easy and sometimes hard but always interesting

What's one thing that stands out about your school?
The teachers and classmates are kind

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

What's your morning routine?
I wake up, say my prayers, take a shower, eat breakfast, and go to school

If you could change one thing about school what would it be?
I wish we had more time for math

What's your favorite thing to eat in the cafeteria?
Turkey sandwich

What's your best memory from school?
Meeting everyone my first day at 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