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October 25

Destiny Ward

Destiny Ward

Nominated by Ms. Crenshaw

She comes in daily with a smile on her face and a kind word. She is a good listener and responds with positive reframes or suggestions or just listens.  Her ability to work through classes has become more efficient resulting in completing courses at a quicker pace. She is a joy to interact with and have in our classroom. We appreciate you Destiny!

October 11

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Rilyn Greiner

Nominated by Ms. Kuntz

Rilyn includes all students and when she sees someone needs help or included she does it kindly without being prompted. She's also very good at redirection when peers are being inappropriate and is a great example of how to be a cyclone.

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Max Blanco

Nominated by Mr. Matthias and Ms. Jeannin

October 4

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Lane Bentz

Nominated by Ms. Seurer

I would like to nominate Lane Bentz for Cyclone of the Week! Lane has been tremendous on helping the junior class fundraise for concessions. We normally have various volunteers throughout the football season helping with concessions. Lane has been helping every single game and stays the entire time. It is SO MUCH appreciated that he is willing to do his part in fundraising for prom. Additionally, he is a rock star at it!!

 Renae McDowell

Nominated by  Mr. Lewis and Ms. Whittaker

Renae has come unbelievably far in her commitment to academics and to school. Her grit and determination are an example for all Cyclones! We are so proud of her!

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Ruthie Brewton

Ruthie Brewton

Nominated by  Ms. Allan

She has been doing so well in OLC!  She is doing very well in her classes and her positive attitude is so appreciated!  I can't wait to see her continue to flourish!! Way to go, Ruthie!!

September 27

Makayla Testorff

Makayla Testorff

Nominated by Ms. Tharp and Mr. Colwell

Makayla worked very hard before the Wall of Honor Banquet to help get things ready. Her contribution helped to make the banquet a special time for the Wall of Honor Inductees and their families.

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Dravan Kirkland

Nominated by Ms. Prendergast

I absolutely love seeing Dravan everyday. He always comes in with a smile and never fails to say hello. No matter what might be going on in his own world, he never lets it affect him at school.

September 20

Eligah Young

Eligah Young

Nominated by Ms. Gearhart

Eligah was incredibly polite and respectful during our discussion about academics. He is on top of his school work and does a great job collaborating with teachers to stay successful!

Sylvia Payne

Sylvia Payne

Nominated by Ms. Gilmore

Sylvia is always willing to help around the classroom and any student who needs help. She is a role model to her peers and I am very blessed to have her in class.

September 13

Ronaldo Ramirez

Ronaldo Ramirez

Nominated by Ms. Prendergast

Ronaldo is a pleasant surprise. He is so polite and kind. He saw me struggling to carry a bunch of stuff into the building and immediately offered to help without being asked. I could have 100 Ronaldos in my class.

Emma Griffin

Emma Griffin

Nominated by Ms. Serna

Emma is an outstanding student at Ottawa High School, exemplifying hard work and dedication in everything she does. She constantly goes above and beyond, as seen when she asked Ms. Tooley and I to print out extra ACT questions so she could practice on her own during her free time. Her initiative and drive to improve are truly inspiring. In addition to her academic excellence, Emma is incredibly respectful and deeply appreciative of the OHS staffulty, always expressing gratitude for their support. On the volleyball court, she continues to shine as a hardworking athlete and a model of great character. Emma’s commitment, both in the classroom and in sports, sets a remarkable example for her peers.

September 6

Alec Haycox

Alec Haycox

Nominated by Ms. Britton

Alec has started off the school year with a positive attitude and has kept his grades at all A's for the past 3 weeks! Alec is always polite and has a smile on his face when he says "hello"or "good morning"

Olivia Shaner

Olivia Shaner

Nominated by Ms. Ward

Olivia always has a smile every time I see her in the hall, no matter what time of day it is. She comes to 7th hour with an upbeat attitude and ready to learn, even at the end of the day when everyone exhausted! I appreciate the encouragement that she gives her classmates by telling them "good job!" when they finish their work.

August 30

Leon Ignaco

Leon Ignaco

Nominated by Ms. Serna

Leon truly deserves the title of Cyclone of the Week due to his remarkable positive attitude and unwavering work ethic, both in the classroom and on the football field. His dedication shines through as he consistently offers support to his classmates in math, patiently explaining concepts and helping others grasp challenging material. Beyond his academic contributions, Leon’s politeness and respect toward both peers and teachers create a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone. On the football field, his hard work and determination are equally evident, as he pushes himself to be the best he can be. Leon’s blend of kindness, academic support, and athletic commitment makes him an exemplary role model and a deserving candidate for Cyclone of the Week.

Sierra Coy

Sierra Coy

Nominated by Ms. Prendergast

Sierra has come back to school and is ready to make it a great year! I am so proud of her

August 23

Addison White

Addison White

Nominated by Ms. Gearhart

Addison reached out to me before school started to inquire about the possibility of doing a senior sunrise for the class of 2025. She is responsible for initiating the event and creating the infographic that was used to advertise the event. Because of Addison's initiative and creativity, there were over 60 seniors who attended the senior sunrise and celebrated the start of their final year at OHS!

Kaydin Miller

Kaydin Miller

Nominated by Ms. Gearhart

Kaydin took the initiative to create a banner and photo opp prop to use for pictures during the senior sunrise!

August 16

Aubrey True

Aubrey True

Nominated by Mr. Hamor

Aubrey introduced herself to me right away and took initiative to get Spanish Club up and running. As a new teacher, her enthusiasm and initiative took stress off my plate. She already has goals for our club and ideas for how we can be a wonderful part of our Cyclone community.

Gage Criqui

Gage Criqui

Nominated by Ms. Baldwin

This student has gone above and beyond to help me get initiated into OHS, connecting me with other theatre students, encouraging students to come talk to me, and taking initiative to nominate fellow students for opportunities that he thinks would benefit them. He also has gone above and beyond to volunteer to serve our club and community, spending extra hours even on the first days of school being a leader to get things together for the activity fair.