Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Brian is a 5th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Mrs. Kimak, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Brian and to the Vong family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
A good mind that you can remember things with and write down the stuff I don’t know so I could study them

What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
I like to play video games and talk to friends online to play with them

What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I’m mostly quiet at school but at home I think I talk too much

Who do you look up to and why?
I look up to Mr. Evers, he is so funny. He is also so smart about Social Studies and History

What do you keep under your bed?
I keep my top-secret thing that no one can touch. Just kidding. I put nothing under my bed unless I’m trying to hide something

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
I can’t choose. So, I pick all my teachers. All of them are so nice and funny

What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class would be P.E. It is so fun. We get to play floor hocket and other types of games

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
We have Mass on every Friday. That is so special to us at this school

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
Floor hockey. That is so fun to play. I would sign up for it instantly

What is your morning routine?
I wake up, brush my teeth, then wash my face. Then I put on my clothes for school, eat my breakfast, put on my shoes, get in the car, then go to school

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
No uniforms. I like the uniforms, but I want the clothes to be more comfy

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
I like to eat Domino’s for lunch, a small cheese pizza

What is your best memory from school?
My best memory from school is in 4th grade when we did the Olympics with Mrs. Mueller. My team won!

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