By Dr. Ferrelll Miller
JC Breakfast Optimist Club
Presley Villanueva, a senior at Junction City High School, was nominated by her AV teacher Mr. Brock Rivera. He stated that Presley "is the Media Productions Producer and AV Club President. She consistently strives for excellence, gives her best effort, and encourages those around her to do the same. Presley approaches every production with a positive attitude, high expectations, and a determination to produce the best possible result. She does not focus only on her own success, but willingly assists me and takes the time to educate and mentor the next generation of media production students. Presley demonstrates (the words in the Optimist Creed) 'to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.'"
Presley received a framed certificate from the Breakfast Optimist Club and a $25.00 gift certificate from JC's BBQ & Grill. She plans to attend Loyola University in Chicago following her high school graduation. At Loyola her focus will be on becoming a licensed nurse.
The JCHS Junior Optimist International (JOI) Club students, Ms. Nancy Dettmer and Mrs. Taylor Burgardt, JCHS staff members, helped coordinate the selection of Student of the Month. James Russell is the JC Breakfast Optimist Club's Facilitator who represents the adult Optimist club in working with the JOI Club students at JCHS.