Congratulations to the February Mountaineers of the Month who lived the virtue of honesty!
Kerrigan Kersey
“Kerrigan is always honest with her teacher and her friends. She is straightforward and truthful, even when it may be uncomfortable to do so. She does her best, even when no one is watching. Kerrigan is a wonderful example of the virtue of honesty for her classmates!” -Mrs. Reichert, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Eleanor Kempisty
“Eleanor is very intentional about telling the truth. Whether it be during a game, in class, or with friends, she knows that honesty not only shows respect for others but also shows the love she has for them. Eleanor has grown and shown others how one can be honest while also doing so in a kind way.” -Mrs. Spieldenner, Kindergarten Teacher
Joseph Pruchnicki
“Joey holds honesty close to his heart. He knows the importance of it, and he tries to help others see why honesty is needed. He has grown to begin to put honesty above his own wants.” -Mrs. Spieldenner, Kindergarten Teacher
Rome Sickmiller
“I would like to nominate Rome Sickmiller for the virtue of honesty. Rome always tells the truth even when it is hard. If he does make a mistake, he is quick to say, ‘I am sorry.’ Throughout the school year, he has learned the importance of using his words and talking about his feelings. When it comes to schoolwork, he does not back down even when something is hard.” -Mrs. McGrath, Kindergarten Teacher
Paul Wagner
“I would like to nominate Paul Wagner for the virtue of honesty. Paul is very truthful and straightforward in his actions. If he is wrong, he will admit his mistake and apologize for it. He understands the value of honesty even when it is hard. Paul is a great example of how to show honesty in the classroom.” -Mrs. Mick, First-Grade Teacher
Corey Haezebrouck
“Corey is a great example of the virtue of honesty. Corey is honest with his thoughts and actions. He will be upfront when he has forgotten his work or not completed an assignment. He works hard showing his friends and his teacher that honesty is the best policy. I am very proud of Corey.” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Samantha Luginski
“Samantha is a great example of honesty. We have a motto in the classroom, ‘Honesty is when you speak the truth and act truthfully,’ and Samantha lives this motto daily. Her classmates can see Samantha living this through her thoughts and actions. I am very proud of Samantha.” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Troy Szasz
“Troy is a good example of honesty. When asked, even though it is hard, Troy will be truthful when admitting that he has done something wrong. He will be upfront when he has forgotten his work or could have made a better effort. Troy works hard to make the right choices and to give his best effort. Keep up the good work, Troy!” -Miss Wildrick, Second-Grade Teacher
Finnian Maul
“I would like to nominate Finn Maul for the Mountaineer of the Month. Finn has been working very hard on the virtue of honesty. When Finn makes a bad choice and is asked by a teacher what happened, he admits his wrongdoing right away the first time he is asked. Congratulations, Finn, on making such great progress on the virtue of honesty!” -Mrs. McGrath, Second-Grade Teacher
Grace Gaudard
“I nominate Grace Gaudard for Mountaineer of the Month because she always displays honesty and truth even in tough moments. She is honest with herself, her classmates, and teachers. Her integrity is appreciated each day. Keep up the good work, Grace!” -Mrs. Walker, Third-Grade Teacher
Margaret Maxim & Seth Abraham
“The faculty and staff at Everest not only teach virtues but also teach the importance of why virtues, such as honesty, are important. This understanding of the why is the reason the virtue of honesty is characteristic of so many students at Everest. Throughout the month of February, students focused on practicing the virtue of honesty. According to the fourth-grade students, characteristics of this virtue include someone who speaks the truth and is honest with their schoolwork, someone who steps up when things are hard, and someone who does the right thing. Through careful consideration, students understand that honesty is more than just ‘telling the truth.’ This virtue also includes being responsible, looking at situations from multiple perspectives, having integrity, standing up for what is right despite any difficulties, and taking ownership of oneself.
When looking at all the attributes of honesty, two students in the fourth grade have this virtue built into their character. Margaret Maxim and Moses Abraham understand the ‘why’ of the virtue of honesty. Both of these students are truthful, responsible, stand up for what is right, take ownership of their behavior and of their learning, and hold themselves accountable. It is with honor that I nominate Margaret Maxim and Moses Abraham as this month’s Mountaineers of the Month.” -Mrs. Motyka, Fourth-Grade Teacher
Bryan Bowden
“Bryan Bowden has sharp wit and often has a good one liner for a laugh. However, Bryan tells the truth, not only when he is asked about an issue, but also offers an honest opinion in a constructive manner on any given day.” -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Fara Schneider
“Fara Schneider joined the class a bit late this year, but she has demonstrated a tremendous ability to adapt to the pace and difficulty level without hesitation. Fara is honest and steadfast in her approach to being a successful Everest student.” -Mr. Sapienza, Fifth-Grade Teacher
