Congratulations to the December Mountaineers of the Month who demonstrated the virtue of obedience!
Audrey Denver
“I would like to nominate Audrey Denver for the virtue of obedience. Audrey is always obedient even when she does not understand or agree with a situation. She thoroughly and willfully follows through on what is asked of her every day, even if she does not “feel” like it. Audrey is a wonderful example to her friends and classmates of how to obey her teachers, no matter what her own desires are.” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Finnley Moore
“I would like to nominate Finnley Moore for the virtue of obedience. Finnley is always obedient without hesitation or resistance. She thoroughly and willfully follows through on what is asked of her every day without complaint. Finnley is a wonderful example of obedience to her friends and classmates.” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Jonathon Harrell
“I would like to nominate Johnny Harrell for the virtue of obedience. Johnny listens and follows directions well. He follows directions the first time they are given and does everything completely. Johnny always has a happy heart.” -Mrs. McGrath, Kindergarten Teacher
Aubrey Kalasky
“Aubrey lives the virtue of obedience every day. She shows the utmost respect to her teacher and classmates. Aubrey follows directions with a happy heart. She sets a great example for her classmates when it comes to behavior and obedience.” -Mrs. Van Pelt, First-Grade Teacher
Lennox Gentile
“Lennox exemplifies the virtue of obedience. Lennox is respectful of the classroom rules and strives to do her best every day. She happily follows directions the first time they are given. Lennox has model behavior when it comes to following our class rules and participating in activities.” -Mrs. Van Pelt, First-Grade Teacher
Reagen Edens
“I would like to nominate Reagan Edens for the virtue of obedience. Reagan comes into class prepared and ready to learn. She follows classroom rules and has a positive attitude towards her friends in class. Reagan participates in classroom activities and is a wonderful student to have in class.” -Mrs. Mick, First-Grade Teacher
Elaine Westlake
“Elaine is a great listener and follows all directions the first time they are given. She will even start her work before being asked and is always up to helping others. She is very obedient in and out of the classroom. Elaine does what she is asked and does it with a smile on her face. She doesn’t complain about the task or tasks that are given to her. She remembers the rules and encourages her friends to follow them as well.” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Hunter Keegan
“Hunter is a great example of obedience. He follows the directions the first time. He doesn’t complain when asked to do different tasks or any work that has been assigned to him. Hunter remembers the rules and encourages his friends to follow them as well. I have been told by his other teachers that he is a great listener in their classes as well. Keep up the good work, Hunter!” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Margaret Maxim
“I nominated Maggie Maxim for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of obedience. She always helps in the classroom, asks how she can be of service, and is a very hard worker. She is kind to her classmates and is a good example for others.” -Mrs. Ohlinger, Third-Grade Teacher
Wesley Haezebrouck
“I nominate Wesley for our Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of obedience. Wesley shows this virtue by always being obedient to his teachers and showing kindness and love to all his classmates. I can always count on him to stay on task and to do what he is asked.” -Mrs. Ohlinger, Third-Grade Teacher
Michael Leahy
“Throughout the month of December, students have been practicing the virtue of obedience. What is obedience? Students in the fourth grade have offered their ideas and said that obedience is listening to others, showing respect, being truthful, and doing what’s right when no one is looking. December is the ideal month for this virtue because we have the greatest role model for living obediently: Mary. Mary chose to accept God’s call in her life. Mary showed us that we can be like her. We can humbly offer our ‘yes, Lord. May it be as You said.’
Michael Leahy is a student in the fourth grade who practiced the virtue of obedience this month. Michael is respectful, truthful, listens to the teacher and to his classmates, and always tries to do what is right. Michael does all these things with a positive attitude and kind spirit. Michael shows us each day that, like Mary, when we have love and faith in the Lord, we can answer God’s call of obedience to better serve Him. It is with honor that I nominate Michael Leahy as this month’s Mountaineer of the Month.” -Mrs. Motyka, Fourth-Grade Teacher
Ava Pruchnicki
“I am nominating Ava for obedience because she listens to the voice of God. Ava will do what she is told and do it the right way, all the way, in a happy way. She is thoughtful and will ask to spend time in the chapel. Her kindness is a role model for her peers and her leadership will bring them to God.” -Mrs. Barone, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Roman Valentino
“I am nominating Roman for obedience because he will obey his parents and teachers with a smile on his face. Roman shows kindness and love to his peers. He also shows that he is listening to God’s voice because he understands what is right and wrong.” -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher
