Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Genevieve McCarty is a 5th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by her teacher, Mrs. Kimak, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Genevieve and to the McCarty 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 video games

What is your dream job?
Veterinarian

What are some of your most played songs on your iPod?
Toby Mack

What is one thing people don't know about you?
My brother is in the Air Force

Whom do you look up to and why?
My brother. I look up to him because he is kind, hardworking, and has done a lot of great things in his life

What do you keep under your bed?
Stuffed animals

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Mr. Gianotti because he reminds me of my brother

What is your favorite class and why?
English because I love writing about fun things

What's one thing that stands out about your school?
It has amazing teachers

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
I wish we had more clubs that are more exciting

What's your morning routine?
I don’t have one

If you could change one thing about school what would it be?
The no candy policy

What's your favorite thing to eat in the cafeteria?
There is no cafeteria

What's your best memory from school?
Meeting my friends

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