Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week

Nicholas Okpara is a 1st grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Mrs. Galloway, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Nicholas and to the Okpara family.

What is one essential you must have when studying?
Pencil

What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
Playing soccer and going to swimming lessons

What is your dream job?
My dream job is to be an Engineer because Engineers build really cool stuff like bridges, airplanes, cars, and computer games

What are some of your favorite songs?
“I Just Wanna Run”, “Centuries”, “Unstoppable”, “Waymaker”

What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I like asking Alexa questions I don’t know and I am afraid of flies

Who do you look up to and why?
I look up to Jesus Christ because he lived an exemplary life on earth

What do you keep under your bed?
I keep some of my toys under my bed

Who is your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher is Mrs. Galloway because she is my current homeroom teacher

What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class is Math because I enjoy solving problems

What is one thing that stands out about your school?
One thing that stands out about my school is the amazing teachers! Teachers like Ms. Nicole, Ms. Molly, and Ms. Mary Beth

What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
The extracurriculars I wished my school had are Soccer and Basketball

What is your morning routine?
My morning routine is: wake up; brush teeth; shower, dress up in my school uniform; put on my shoes; eat breakfast; sit in the car; and go to school

If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
I wish we had field trips! We can get on the school bus and go to the zoo, a park, or a museum

What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
My favorite thing to eat at lunch is rice, specifically which ride and red stew with chicken

What is your best memory from school?
My best memories from school are learning new stuff in class, doing physical education at the gym, and staying back for after-school and playing with my friends, doing my homework, and viewing the fish in the aquarium

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