Who should be the Rockford Register Star Student of the Week for Feb. 19-23? Vote here
The nominations are in for the Rockford Register Star's Student of the Week.
We asked area high schools to nominate a student for Student of the Week based on academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, character, public service and participation in clubs and activities.
This week's finalists include a high-ranking student, a student council vice president, a student who successfully advocated for a school step team and another who exhibits an "intellectual curiosity" allowing for growth within the classroom.
We will publish a list of Student of the Week finalists every Monday at rrstar.com and every Tuesday in the Rockford Register Star. Readers will get a chance to vote in our online poll for who they think deserves the title of Student of the Week. You can vote as many times as you want until noon Thursday.
Here are this week's finalists:
Madison Glawe, Polo
Madison Glawe, a senior at Polo High School, participates in volleyball and basketball and is in Spanish Club, FCCLA, varsity club, and is student council vice president. She ranks in the top 10 in her class and works hard to succeed academically. Glawe is a good role model to the younger students. She also works as a lifeguard in the summer.
Nylani Medina Smith, East
Nylani Medina Smith, a junior, wanted a step team at East High School in Rockford and navigated the channels to make it happen. She worked with counselors, principals and teachers to find a way to make this a reality. Smith recently found out that there will be a step team at East beginning next school year because of her. She is now in the planning stages — working with the advising staff to coordinate tryouts, practices, schedule of events, uniforms and all the details. Her tenacity made this a reality, and it doesn't stop at the extracurricular. Smith also advocates brilliantly for her success and future.
Mannon Stern, Boylan
Mannon Stern, a junior at Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford, is a hard worker who makes time to help others with their studies or other issues. As a student, he strives to understand concepts and their connections to each other. Stern is an adaptable, responsible, and respectful student. He can be quiet at first, but after opening up, he has some brilliant and creative ideas that he often shares with the class. Stern is passionate about succeeding as a student, and his intellectual curiosity allows him to constantly find growth within the classroom. Stern works well with other students and is a joy to teach and be around.
Rebecca Wang, Auburn
Rebecca Wang, a senior, is a member of Rockford's Auburn High School Gifted Academy. She scored a 35 on the ACT exam and is tied for first in class rank. Beyond academics, Wang is a captain and mainstay of the Lady Knights tennis team. She and her squad spent over 200 hours writing grants and repairing the tennis courts for Marshall Middle School. Wang also is the founder of the Auburn American Cancer Society Club and participates in the National Honor Society, HOSA, and ACES clubs for the Knights. Outside of school, she tutors other students in math and science at the local Kumon Center. Further, she spent last summer as an intern for the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford to augment her passion for science. Wang is an outgoing, friendly young person with a disciplined work ethic. Her capable, positive manner inspires others around her.
Chris Green is a Rockford Register Star general assignment reporter. He can be reached at 815-987-1241, via email at cgreen@rrstar.com and Twitter @chrisfgreen.
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