Nominated by Mr. Cozine

Glenna is a quiet individual that seems driven to succeed. She works hard to make sure that happens.

Nominated by Ms. Gearhart

Cahlysta always has a smile on her face when I see her at school and at Walmart where she works in the evenings. She is so polite, friendly, and helpful when she is at school and while she is working at Walmart. My experience at Walmart is always better after an interaction with Cahlysta. It makes me proud to know that we have an awesome OHS student contributing to the community!

Nominated by Ms. Seurer

I want to nominate Laura Wingert for many reasons. Everyday, she is working hard to help so many people at OHS while striving to achieve her own individual goals. Whether it is working on both college and high school classes, going to state for girl's basketball, helping teachers with everyday tasks, or attending to her animals on her farm, Laura puts 100% into everything she does. I admire her compassion for others and drive to be the best person she can be each and every day. She is so positive and willing to help her school and it shows how much she cares and loves Ottawa High School. She is so humble when it comes to her work ethic and helping others, however I believe she needs to be recognized and celebrated for her dedication and just the wonderful person she is! Good luck at state OHS!

Nominated by Ms. Ward

Dee has really stepped up and been a huge help to his fellow classmates. He helps them get caught up, explains things when they don't understand, and welcomes new students to class with a warm and friendly attitude!

Nominated by Ms. Holliday

Peyton is always a joy to see. She lights up the room and is happy to help with anything that I need. She is kind to others and makes OHS a better place.

Nominated by Ms. Allen

I have a feeling that Quincy often gets overlooked; he marches to the beat of his own drum. However, he is an overly-kind, positive and happy person. He makes people smile with his silliness and even when he's "mad", I've never seen him actually mad. He's a great person. Nominated

Nominated by Mr. Ayers

As a student and basketball manager Hannah is always going above and beyond. She is always willing to help out others whenever she gets a chance. A great example of this beyond mentality was shown at Friday's game. As the team was celebrating its victory she was cleaning up the stands. Something she was not asked to do just did it. This is the type of Cyclone she is. Just above and beyond.

Nominated by Ms. Waymire

Neil is just a bright light that is friendly to all and notices the smallest details in the world around him. He is an engaged learner that includes those around him.

Nominated by Mrs. Prendergast

Niylah is top of her class in math. She is making a great effort to learn and is doing magnificent.

Nominated by Ms. Serna

When working the scores table for basketball I always enjoy watching Jayce play basketball. Not only is he extremely talented, but he has excellent sportsmanship and a great attitude. If Jayce makes a mistake he never hangs his head, but rather hustles on the next play to make a difference. I think Jayce also exemplifies the definition of an outstanding teammate. He is constantly picking others up. We are lucky to have Jayce represent OHS when playing sports!

Nominated by Ms. Stinebaugh

Tony has been a fantastic leader in the robotics class and on our robotics team this year. He has gone above and beyond the expectations and, even when times are tough, he shines through with a positive attitude and helps everyone focus on the small wins. He is an exceptional student and I am glad to have crossed paths with him!!!!!!

Nominated by Ms. Ward

Lakeleigh is always so understanding of those who make mistakes or fall behind, even her teachers! She is kind and polite when emailing about missing assignments, even telling me to take my time while grading. It is such a breath of fresh air to have someone with such a gracious and understanding attitude towards others!

Nominated by Mrs. Holliday

Lexie perseveres in multiple aspects in her life. She shows up everyday and does the darn thing. We can't teach self-motivation, and that's great because Lexie does it for herself!

Nominated by Mrs. Lilley

Thomas works hard as my student aide. I have given him the very tedious task of reorganizing my storage closet and he's done it without complaint. I am happy to have him as my aide and makes my job easier.

Nominated by Mr. Vigna

Wes constantly contributes to class discussions aiding in the learning of other students. When other students are reluctant to answer questions, Wes always is willing to provide input to the class. Wes completes all assignments with a great amount of detail and demonstrates pride in the work he submits, regardless if it is for a grade or not. Wes is always open to working with any student in the class and will encourage students in the class to work in his group if someone does not have a group to work with. Wes is polite and nonjudgmental of everyone in the class

Nominated by Mrs. Britton

McKenna is always willing to help out. She has taken full initiative in conducting her SR 20Time Project in the community and has been seen by community members as a positive, young role model for other students!!

Nominated by Mrs. Tharp

On Tuesday during Cyclone Hour, someone spilled chocolate milk in the hallway. Lemon responded by getting the milk cleaned up and did a great job.Throughout the clean up, she smiled and was very friendly to the students around her. I truly appreciate Lemon responding to the the spill with such a positive attitude.

Nominated by Ms. Miller

Devin has been participating more during class notes this semester. He has really improved in work completion. I am very proud of Devin for his work ethic and very much hope to see it continue through graduation.

Nominated by Ms. Serna

Cole serves as such a positive example in the hallways of OHS. Cole has the character that OHS wants every Cyclone to exemplify. He always does the right thing when no one is watching and is a hard worker in the classroom and on the field/court.

Nominated by Ms. Holliday

Marissa has great relationships with her younger peers and is always willing to jump in help or help us play a game. She is a positive human to be around.

Nominated by Ms. Allan

Ethan helped another student who was having trouble finding responses for a lesson, without even asking, Ethan went over to the peer and helped him find what he was needing. Ethan chose to go above and beyond for his classmate, who was very thankful for the help.

Nominated by Ms. Allan

Breyton has had a wonderful few weeks at OLC! He has been so determined to finish a few classes and it has shown.

Nominated by Ms. Black

Lilly puts forth her best effort in class and she is friendly to students and staffulty. She works hard and is a great example to others.

Nominated by Mr. Matthias

Colton has become a great positive individual that continues to strive to be excellent in both character and academics. I have truly enjoyed having Colton in class and he has easily climbed to be one of the best students that I have had and I look forward to seeing him every day. He is a great kid and he continues to be awesome.

Nominated by Mrs. Derley & Mr. Aitkenhead

Brody has achieved a positive transition back into the school setting. Due to his hard work completing classes, Brody earned 13 test tickets this week!

Nominated by Ms. Allan

Tyler has been extremely motivated to start the new semester. He has been working diligently to finish some of his classes, so he can progress toward graduation requirements.

Nominated by Ms. Allan

Sarah has really flourished in her first week of OVS. She’s doing very well in the program and is keeping on pace.

Nominated by Ms. Headrick

Nathaniel was walking in the hallway and had saw that another classmate was needing assistance to get to the nurse. He immediately stopped what he was doing and assisted this student, asking if they were okay and if they had needed help. I appreciated witnessing Nathaniel stepping up in an act of kindness when no one else was looking.

Nominated by Ms. Seurer

I want to nominate Lauren this week for Cyclone of the Week! Lauren is such a joy to have in English. No one "loves" English during the 1st hour of the day, however Lauren approaches it in a positive way. She engages in everything we do in class whether it be discussion, readings, or day to day assignments. Additionally, she says good morning and is always so kind! She always makes my mornings and she is the energy we need in the mornings!

Dante and Quintana Silvey for their volunteer to clean up the South Gym after lunch each day. This shows great respect to our janitorial staff by prepping the space for the transition from lunch to class time.

Nominated by Ms. Allan

Mitchell has embraced the culture and learning environment that OLC provides, so well! He has shown amazing concentration and determination in working on his classes. He is very respectful to staff and his peers!  So happy to have him at OLC!!

Nominated by Mrs. Crenshaw

Tru has adjusted to the expectations and demands of OLC very well. She is completing notes and meeting her magic number consistently. With her good work ethic and determination to complete required classes, even the math ones that she finds more challenging, she should be able to graduate on time with her classmates later this Spring. 

Nominated by Mrs. Crenshaw

Brandie has been using her time outside of class effectively by completing notes, so that her time at Eugene Field is spent on testing. She has been able to complete 9 classes this semester as of Dec. 7th. At this rate she will graduate a year early this May. I appreciate her pleasant attitude and tenacious work ethic.  I am glad to have Brandie as part of my OLC class.

Nominated by Mr. Aitkenhead

Zach has done a great job of improving his scores on Fastbridge Assessments, as well as showing a great ability to regulate himself in stressful situations.

Nominated by Ms. Gearhart

Brie has been doing fantastic job this year keeping up with her academic responsibilities! I am proud of the effort she has put forth and the positive attitude she has towards academics this year!

Nominated by Ms. Fernandez

Trey since day one has been such an amazing student to have in class. In Spanish 3 he helps create an inclusive environment within the class which is especially helpful in a class of six students. Outside of the class he is an active member of Spanish club and even though he has been injured, he continues to show up to the other sports and activities he's a part of here at ohs.

Nominated by Ms. Allan

Aurin has been an exemplary OLC student. She comes in focused, positive, and goal oriented.

Nominated by Ms. Serna

I am so proud of Nevaeh's progress on her grades! She has also been actively discussing academic information with her partner in Algebra I and doing it in a manner that is friendly and appropriate.

Nominated by Mr. Tanner Matthias

Kamden continues to be a great student aide within my adaptive PE class and continues to strive for academic excellence. She is a true example of leadership, responsibility, and how it is supposed to be portrayed in our student body.

Nominated by Ms. Waymire

Contribution to school and/or community, Academic achievement, Teamwork and/or collaboration, Grit, determination, and/or perseverance

Nominated by Ms. Lilley

Friendliness, compassion, and/or empathy toward fellow students, Providing a strong example of OHS values for others, Grit, determination, and/or perseverance

Nominated by Mr. Cozine

Kaden regularly puts items away for others and makes sure the room is in order before he leaves.

Nominated by Ms. Kane

Quinn is in my Leadership class, and she always walks into class with a smile on her face. On days where I am handing out Cyclone Cards, she always comes in just a little early, and without being asked, she helps clean up and put away all the snacks and candy in my cabinets. This week in class, while we were working on a class project and several students were sitting quiet and disengaged and only one classmate was up working, she realized that she could be a leader and stepped to the front to help her classmate and lead by example. Quinn always has a positive attitude and is kind to everyone.

Nominated by Ms. Kemp

Collin has diligently been working on the Cyclone of the Week web page for weeks.  As he has navigated through the multiple issues, he has worked through each problem until a solution is found.  I'm super impressed with how he keeps his cool and never shows frustration

Nominated by Mr. Stoddard

Peyton is one of the friendliest and kindest students I know. I have heard multiple stories from fellow staff and students how inclusive she is for all students. Recently, I heard how she went out of her way to be helpful and welcoming to students with special needs in one of her classes. Peyton is a class act and is a good example for others in the OHS student body!

Nominated by Ms. Kane

Lilly is part of Renaissance Core Council and in my Leadership class. She is always looking for ways to help and volunteer without being asked. She is observant and sees people when they're hurting and is always quick to be kind and see if she can offer any type of assistance. She recently presented a new idea to Renaissance to promote and reward positivity around our building which we are working on implementing. She always goes above and beyond with her class assignments and is very thoughtful in her work, as well as working hard to pull in all of her group members and finding ways to include everyone. I appreciate Lilly's quiet-natured, strong leadership.

Nominated by Ms. Kuntz

Ryan always shows up with a positive attitude, works hard, participates, and doesn't give up.

Nominated by Mr. McCullough

Nikayle has been the soul individual responsible for converting the Booster Club's sports program into our software so that it can be managed by the Sports & Entertainment Marketing class for many years to come. She has worked many hours on this project over the past two years to streamline completion of the program for each the, Fall, Winter and Spring sports seasons. The program can be found at all home athletic contest as well as downloaded online through a QR Code. I cannot think of a person more deserving of this honor. What she has contributed impacts hundreds of students at OHS as well as connecting OHS with the Ottawa and visiting communities!

Nominated by Mr. Gutierrez

TJ has been an asset in my classroom, he has brought a high level of discussion and exhibits a grasp of the world around him. He carries himself with Cyclone Pride and I have loved having him in class. I get to see a different side of TJ in an academic setting and I have been impressed and proud of him. Keep it up TEEJ!

Nominated by Ms. Serna

Lillian is always asking questions in my Algebra II class and engaging in conversation. She also balances a lot between taking college classes and working a job outside of school! I am so proud of her for her determination and hard word towards her future. Lillian is also always willing to help others!

Nominated by Ms. Ward

Emma always has a positive attitude, is kind and willing to help others, and works so hard at everything she does!

Nominated by Ms. Lilley

Marcus is a go-getter in Metals I. He keeps himself focused and busy on projects. Often times going beyond project expectations. He is excited about Metals class almost every day and when he finishes early which has happened more than once he plans and does little side projects for himself. Students often look to him for guidance and direction on their projects.

Nominated by Ms. Waymire

Leah is full of joy and matches her preschool student's energy. What impressed me the most was one day Leah is her willingness to connect with students in ways that she may not personally enjoy(catching a praying mantis because her student is interested in bugs!)

Nominated by Ms. Miller

Peyton always contributes positively in the classroom. He is attentive ae is respectful, responsible, and kind. nd curious when we are learning. Peyton helps his peers and staffulty any time he sees a need.

Nominated by Mrs. Whittaker

Jazlyn is one of our leaders in the Journalism department. Jazlyn is always going above and beyond attending Cyclone events ensuring we have great pictures for the yearbook. I appreciate her leadership and willingness to use her talents to help OHS!

Nominated by Ms. Flax

I scored the volleyball game against Louisburg, so I had the opportunity to watch all of the teams play. Emery exemplifies what being a strong leader means. The varsity girls were up and down taking the match to five games. They were tired and running out of steam, but Emery stayed positive and continued to motivate each member with positive words and encouraging body language. It's so easy when you're losing to be hard on yourself and just want to give up, but she never did this. No matter the play, she remained consistent in encouraging each of her teammates to stay in the game and not give up. I was pretty blown away watching her, and I couldn't help but think how awesome it would be if everyone could see this type of leadership in action and apply it to their daily lives.

Nominated by Ms. Tharp

Kannon created the Wall of Honor program that was given to all banquet attendees.  His talent and hard work have truly shone through, and we couldn't be happier with the result. Thank you for making our vision come to life and creating a memorable keepsake for the nominees

Nominated by Mr. Wallace

Eddie is in two of my classes this year and is doing fantastic. I had him in class a few years ago and it is such a pleasure to see his maturity toward school, soccer, and life in general.

Nominated by Ms. Lilley

Ellie has been wonderful in Advisory. She’s attentive to everything she is learning in Freshmen 101. She naturally wants to expand her understanding of everything OHS offers in terms of extracurricular and academics.

Nominated by Ms. Fernandez

Aubrey had recently transferred from another school and has been nothing but engaging and productive. Her energy and knowledge in class always helps construct a good environment! Aubrey had recently transferred from another school and has been nothing but engaging and productive. Her energy and knowledge in class always helps construct a good environment!

Nominated by Mrs. Haney

Lucy joined cross country this year and has made improvements every week. She has continued to go farther distances and grown in her confidence and determination. There has been many times she thought she wouldn't be able to do the tasks ahead and she has pushed on and surprised herself with her grittiness and ability to do things she once thought was impossible. Great work, Lucy! I can't wait to see her improvements over this season and the next few years!

Nominated by Ms. Paddock

Josue stayed late in my class one day and I watched him put away dishes that were not his and clean areas and messes that he was not responsible for. He has set a great example for the students in the class to follow and has been a great help to me.

Nominated by Ms. Whittaker

Foster is an outstanding leader at Ottawa High School. She collaborated with Mrs. Gearhart to put together Ottawa High School's first Senior Sunrise. This was an inclusive event that allowed her classmates to come together before beginning their final year of high school. I'm excited to see all the ways she works to bring her classmates together this year!