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Noonan Academy Standout Student of the Week
Mason Vallow has been selected as Noonan Academy's Standout Student of the Week
Mason Vallow is a 5th grader at Noonan Elementary Academy in Mokena and has been selected by his teacher, Ms. Malin, as this week's Standout Student. Congratulations Mason and to the Vallow family.
What is one essential you must have when studying?
A nice quiet place, books, and my writing tools
What do you like to do when not in school or studying?
I love playing football on my free time
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What is your dream job?
I want to be a football player, or an investment banker when I grow up
What are some of your favorite songs?
My all-time favorite song is “Riptide” by Vance Joy
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What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I know a lot about football players and stats
Who do you look up to and why?
I look up to my two brothers and my sister because they are always there for me and they are good role models
What do you keep under your bed?
I keep nothing under my bed
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
I like them all, our school has great teachers
What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class is Science because of the fun experiments and it is very interesting to me
What is one thing that stands out about your school?
We have a Chapel and a friendly Principal
What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had?
I wish we had a flag football club
What is your morning routine?
I wake up, eat breakfast, then I get dressed and brush my teeth, then I style my hair and make sure I have everything packed in my backpack
If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?
I want to be able to wear shorts during warmer weather
What is your favorite thing to eat at lunch?
We must eat healthy lunch daily. Sometimes my mom treats me with Jimmy Johns
What is your best memory from school?
I enjoy the school plays every spring
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
