By Dr. Ferrell Miller
During the months of September through May, the JC Breakfast Optimist Club recognizes one JCHS student as their Student of the Month. Students are nominated by their JCHS Academy teachers/staff and from those nominations, one name is sent forth as the Optimist’s Student of the Month to the club’s coordinator, Dana Wiegand. The student receives a certificate from the club and a $25.00 gift certificate from JC’s BBQ & Grill. The March Student of the Month is Luke Nelson.
Luke’s mother, Melissa Bradfield, is a teacher at Spring Valley Elementary School. His stepfather MSG Eric Bradfield shared their pride in Luke’s how much they appreciate Luke for the person he is becoming. Melissa said, “Luke is fun and is doing well in school. We are so appreciative of the club’s recognition and for the people in this community.” MSG Bradfield stated that “he is a tanker and has served for 26 years.” The family plans to retire in Junction City.
Luke is a Sophomore at Junction City High School and is in the Science, Engineering and Health Academy. He has participated in football and track and is an Academic letter recipient.
Some of Luke’s teachers wrote that Luke personifies “The Optimist Creed” upon which the JC Breakfast Optimist Club Student of the Month is based. “He is hardworking, motivated and goal oriented as a student who knows what he wants in his life and his future. He is a witty young man, who makes sure there is never a dull moment with him. He brings a positive attitude and collaborative spirit to any room he is in. Luke has a love for learning and leaves not a single open space in the margins, between the lines, attached sticky notes, or any white space considered to be a viable location to take notes.”
Luke plans to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor upon graduation.