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Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week
Noonan Academy congratulates Jack Braley on being selected as this week's Student of the Week
Jack Braley is a 5th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Mrs. Mueller, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Jack and to the Braley family.
What is one essential you must have when studying?
Water
What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
Play basketball
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What is your dream job?
NBA
What are some of your most played songs on your iPod?
Rap music
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What is one thing people don't know about you?
I hate the winter and the ocean.
Whom do you look up to and why?
Michael Jordan because he never gave up.
What do you keep under your bed?
Basketball shoes
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Guitierez and Mrs. Dreyer. Mrs. Guitierez because she’s fun and lets us play games and it doesn’t really matter what we are doing if we are learning. Mrs. Dreyer because she’s my aunt.
What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class is Spanish because Mrs. Guitierez is my teacher.
What's one thing that stands out about your school?
That people are kind.
What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
3 v 3 basketball games every day in the gym.
What's your morning routine?
Wake up, shower, get dressed, brush my teeth, eat breakfast, and go to school.
If you could change one thing about school what would it be?
The clothing. I wish we could wear whatever you wanted if it was appropriate.
What's your favorite thing to eat in the cafeteria?
We don’t have a cafeteria.
What's your best memory from school?
When my friend was touching the phone and it fell over and my teacher tried to cheer him up by pretending to be an elf.
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
