Congratulations to the April Mountaineers of the Month who demonstrated the virtue of cheerfulness!
Alexandra Golling
“Allie is a wonderful example to her classmates in the virtue of cheerfulness. She is very spirited and happy and brings great joy to our classroom. Even if there is a challenging day for Allie, she still finds a way to be cheerful and make her friends and teachers smile!” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Hunter Groves
“Hunter is a wonderful example to his classmates in the virtue of cheerfulness. He is full of good humor and optimism and always brings great joy to his friends and teachers. Hunter maintains confidence and a positive attitude every day. He is wholeheartedly helpful, and even when faced with a challenge, he makes the best of it!” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Dane Kratt
“I would like to nominate Dane Kratt for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of cheerfulness. Dane walks in every morning with a smile on his face. He is never negative and is a great friend to his classmates. If something is challenging to him, he gives 100% to the task.” -Mrs. McGrath, Kindergarten Teacher
Ainsley Gornowich
“I would like to nominate Ainsley Gornowich for the virtue of cheerfulness. Ainsley comes into class every day with a positive attitude. She is always quick with a smile for any friend feeling sad. She is a great helper in the classroom, too. She is very social, loves to laugh, and enjoys life to its fullest. It is truly a joy to be Ainsley’s teacher.” -Mrs. Mick, First-Grade Teacher
Gianna Attard
“Gianna walks into class every morning with a smile on her face. She approaches learning with a positive attitude. Gianna never gets discouraged, even with difficult tasks. She is learning to face everything with optimism. Gianna makes me smile with her fun and cheerful disposition.” -Mrs. Van Pelt, First-Grade Teacher
Ruby Taylor
“I would like to nominate Ruby Taylor for the virtue of cheerfulness. Ruby is a happy girl with lots of friends. She has a kind heart, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. If a friend is feeling sad, Ruby is right there cheering him or her up with her infectious smile and laughter. She loves lending a helping hand to those in need. It is a pleasure to have Ruby in my classroom.” -Mrs. Mick, First-Grade Teacher
Zelie Ponce
“Zelie greets me each day with a ‘good morning’ and a smile on her face. She loves a challenge and approaches everything in a positive manner. She is a wonderful friend and classmate. I always hear Zelie speaking kind words of encouragement to her peers. Her bubbly attitude is contagious and lifts others’ spirits.” -Mrs. Van Pelt, First-Grade Teacher
Diego Ortega
“Diego radiates cheerfulness through his humor, his smile, and his participation in classroom activities. He comes up with the best solutions to problems in the classroom. He always has the best attitude and is open to doing anything that is asked of him. He brings such joy to everyone he is around.” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Sadie Robinson
“Sadie is a great example of cheerfulness. She brings joy and smiles to all she with whom comes into contact in and out of the classroom. She always has the best attitude and is open to any task that is put in front of her. Sadie always has a bounce in her step.” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Tessa Ioco
“Tessa spreads cheerfulness and kindness through her smile, her singing, and her participation in class activities. She always has a smile on and is ready for anything we do in the classroom. Tessa always has a spring in her step. She is a wonderful example of cheerfulness!” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Ben Robinson
“I nominate Ben Robinson for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of cheerfulness. Not only does Ben come in happy every day, but he also helps his friends to feel more cheerful when they are sad or upset. He is a peacekeeper and brings joy everywhere he goes.” -Mrs. Ohlinger, Third-Grade Teacher
Theodore Sasak
“I nominate Theodore Sasak for Mountaineer of the Month for the virtue of cheerfulness. Teddy comes in daily with a smile on his face and a gentle demeanor. He is joyful even when things can be difficult and brings cheerfulness to his friends and the class.” -Mrs. Ohlinger, Third-Grade Teacher
Benjamin Sarnecki
“The virtue for the month of April is cheerfulness. Why is the virtue of cheerfulness so important? God is cheerful. According to realfaith.com, “The Trinity is a loving, joy-filled relational community that has never sinned, and as a result, is a cheerful community.
Knowing that God is cheerful, how can we be like Him and bring that cheerfulness to others? Ben Sarnecki is a student who tries to bring a little bit of cheerfulness to others. Each morning, he has a smile on his face and a story to tell. He greets others and asks others to join him during games and other activities. Ben loves life and brings that joy to others every day. Even when times are hard, Ben never loses faith. He realizes the difficulty and moves forward with joy in his heart and with the knowledge that he will overcome. It is with honor that I nominate Benjamin Sarnecki as this month’s Mountaineer of the Month.” -Mrs. Motyka, Fourth-Grade Teacher
Haylee Zwires
“I nominate Haylee for this month’s virtue because she walks through school with optimism and a ready smile. She has the strength to endure difficult things and to learn from them. She has the grace to trust in God; so she understands that no failure or situation can take away the deep joy of knowing her faith will guide her. Her friends and classmates feel that joy and want to be around her for that reason.” -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Micah Abraham
“I nominate Micah because he has a great sense of humor and often makes us laugh. He exudes cheerfulness because he will stay positive even in difficult moments. He happily receives God’s joy and understands he can do great things for God and others. Through his cheerfulness, this gift is received, especially when Micah makes both his peers and his classmates cheerful too.” -Mrs. Barone, Fifth-Grade Teacher
