Elks Student of the Month for April

The Elks Student of the Month for April is Mia Pohlman, daughter of Paul and Jane Pohlman. Pictured above with Mia is Elks Representative Paul Turner (left) and Senior High Assistant Principal Craig Hayden.

During her high school years, Mia has been involved in the following organizations:

* Varsity Band - (Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 and section leader Gr. 12)

* Concert Choir - (Gr. 9)

* Chamber Choir - (Gr. 10, 11, 12 and section leader Gr. 12)

* Foreign Language Club - (Gr. 11 and President Gr. 11)

* National Honor Society - (Gr. 11, 12 and President Gr. 12)

* Youth Alive - (Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12)

* Scribe Society - (Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 and treasurer/secretary Gr. 10; vice-

president Gr. 11; and president Gr. 12)

* Silver Dagger Players - (Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12)

* SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) (Gr. 9, 10)

* Attended the 2008 Missouri Scholars Academy (Gr. 10)

* Postponing Sexual Involvement Teen Leader - (Gr. 11, 12)

Mia's honors and awards include:

* Scholar of the Week (Gr. 12)

* First Place in School and District for Knights of Columbus Essay Contest

(Gr. 12)

* Honorable Mention in Southeast Missouri State Writing Achievement Awards for essay (Gr. 12)

* Member of the Southeast Missouri All-District Choir (Gr. 10, 11, 12)

* "I" rating on vocal solo at District Music Contest (Gr. 12)

* "II" rating on saxophone solo at District Music Contest (Gr. 12)

* "Highest Grade in Biology" Award (Gr. 11)

* "Highest Grade in German I" Award (Gr. 11)

* "Highest Grade in Mass Media" Award (Gr. 11)

* "Highest Grade in Multimedia Communications" Award (Gr. 11)

* "Principal's Straight A" Award (Gr. 11)

* Second Place in American Legion's Veterans' Day Essay Contest (Gr. 11)

* "II" rating on Vocal Solo at Missouri District Music Contest (Gr. 11)

* "I" rating on Vocal Quartet at Missouri District Music Contest (Gr. 11)

* "II" rating on Vocal Quartet at Missouri State Music Contest (Gr. 11)

* Second Place in German Prose Reading at the Foreign Language Festival held at Southeast Missouri State University (Gr. 11)

* "Highest Grade in World History" Award (Gr. 10)

* "II" rating for vocal solo at Missouri District Music Contest (Gr. 10)

* "II" rating for vocal trio at Missouri District Music Contest (Gr. 10)

* "I" rating for vocal sextet at Missouri District Music Contest (Gr. 10)

* "II" rating for vocal sextet at Missouri State Music contest (Gr. 10)

* "Highest Grade in Literature and Language Arts I Honors" Award (Gr. 9)

* First Place in School and District for the Knights of Columbus essay contest (Gr. 9)

* Second place in State for Knights of Columbus essay contest called "The Key to Success in Life" (Gr. 9)

* "I" rating for vocal solo at Missouri District Music Contest (Gr. 9)

* "II" rating for vocal solo at Missouri State Music Contest (Gr. 9)

Following graduation, Mia plans to attend Truman State University to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Master's Degree in Education.