Athlete, Student of the Week

Leah Hartman has been named Student of the Week at Prairie Central Jr. High by her Social Studies teacher Aaron Grant. Leah, a seventh grader, is the daughter of Lori and Ryan Hartman.

Leah Hartmen
Leah Hartmen

“I currently teach Leah in my seventh grade Social Studies and Current Events classes,” Grant said. “Leah is an exemplary student and a positive role model for her peers. She demonstrates responsibility, respect, thoughtfulness and caring.

“She also takes on a leadership role in class by reading text out loud and answering review questions and asking clarifying questions. She demonstrates her academic strengths in the quality of work she has shown in her writing and in her Social Studies work.

“I appreciate all of the great things that Leah brings to the classroom and to our school,” Grant added. “Leah is a great reminder and a great reflection of the junior high's mission SOARING — Self motivated, Open-minded individuals, aspiring for excellence, showing Respect and responsibility, Inspiring life-long learning, Nurturing creativity and Growth mindsets as productive citizens.

Leah is also involved in volleyball and band at the junior high.

Athlete of the Week

Lexi Donovan has been selected as the Athlete of the Week at Prairie Central Jr. High by her volleyball coach, Sandy Ropp. Lexi, an seventh grader, is the daughter of Margaret and Ryne Donovan of Chenoa.

Lexi Donovan
Lexi Donovan

“Lexi has such a positive attitude and always has a smile on her face,” Ropp said. “She is encouraging to her teammates and sees the good in situations.

“Lexi has worked very hard since the beginning of the season to become stronger, faster, louder and more confident on the court. I appreciate her work ethic, her desire to learn what she is being taught on the court and to make herself a better player.”

Besides volleyball, Lexi is involved in basketball and track. She likes spending time with family and friends, going to the pool and beach, jumping on her trampoline, attending volleyball and basketball camps and running with her mom over the summer.

This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: Leah Hartman, Lexi Donovan Athlete, Student of the Week