Student of the Month Story

Who - Jessica , grade 9
What - Student of the Month recipient, April 2015
Where - James Bowie High School
When - April 20, 2015
Why - She was voted SotM because she is very smart and studies a lot
How - She got the most votes out of the entire freshman class, a total of 184

Jessica, a freshman at Bowie High School, received the SotM award April 2015 for her dedication to schoolwork and studying. She worked for most of the school year on this achievement, and says that it boosted her self esteem. A total of 184 freshman voted for Jessica, and she says it made her realize how smart she was.

Although it says Month, it is actually awarded once a year. Traditionally, the SotM winner helps out after school to tutor those in need, free of charge. 

Usually the feeling of winning SotM brings extreme satisfaction and joy. "It felt pretty good, like being Harry Potter, the Chosen One," said SotM Jessica.

However, some opponents of Jessica voiced different opinions. "I believe that the election was a fraud," said Aaron Gornsbleson, who received 178 votes. 

Supporters of Gornsbleson claim that Jessica and her friends skewed the election by exchanging the boxes where the votes where held with ones that had more votes for Jessica. "I saw Lane Lornewallis and Amelia Welsche-Green snooping around school with large boxes," said Durk Cresswelle, a prominent Gornsbleson supporter. 

Jessica maintains her SotM validity, claiming that Gornsbleson frequently lies. "Aaron invited me to the  Kiker Spring Festival 2 years ago and never showed up. When I confronted him on this, he denied involvement and just ignored me," said Jessica. 

When the administration was contacted about this, they declined comment. "Unfortunately due to the sensitive nature of the election, I cannot disclose any information regarding voting systems," said Steven Kane, principal of Bowie High School. 

Most of the student body was happy with this years SotM election. "They make it very fair and open," said Brian Salgadoreno, a freshman who voted for Jessica.

The SotM award was started 10 years when James Smith got a perfect GPA 4 years in a row. “James was a great guy,” said his science teacher, Mr. Rynolds.

The SotM award consists of a plaque that the winner can hang on his or her wall. “We make it ourselves,” said Mrs. Drosslerz, Honors Art teacher.

The design consists of a large disk made of hardened clay taken from nearby soccer fields. “We help out by digging up the clay every year,” said Mr. Rochersby, soccer field manager.

The Student of the Month is selected the first Tuesday of every April. 

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