Racine, OH: Southern Local Board of Education recognized the following as high achievers for Southern Local. Thank you to Mr. John Hoback and Home National Bank for sponsoring Southern Locals’ STORM Student and Student of the Month Program.
STORM Students of the Month
Londyn Davis - Kindergarten - Nominated by Rachel Hupp
Londyn has done a great job adjusting to Kindergarten this year. She is quick to help other students, without being asked to do so. She has made several new friends in our grade and shows respect to all students when playing. Londyn has a lot of empathy for other students, and makes a positive difference in the classroom every day. Londyn is a wonderful student and is always willing to try new things. She is a Southern Elementary STORM Student.
Libby Yonker - 6th Grade - Nominated by Jen Riffle
Libby has always been a role model student. She is always prepared for class. Libby wears a smile every time she comes into the room, which is contagious! She raises her hand when participating in class discussions and does her work in a timely manner. Libby is kind to the other students and does not get in trouble. Above everything else, Libby is not afraid of hard work. She continually gives everything she has to be successful in school, and that drive will push her to success when she leaves Southern Local. Libby is deserving of being a STORM student!
Southern Jr./Sr. High Students of the Month
Justin Lawson - 10th Grade - Nominated by Jenna Meeks
Justin has been in FFA for the past three years, and each year he has shown great amounts of growth. Throughout the years, he has matured a lot and shows a drive for improving more and more each day with his shop skills. He is willing to help his peers and teachers with anything they need. Justin is very respectful to all and models the tornado code daily. Justin is a great example of a Southern Local Student of the Month. -Jenna Meeks
Brandon Laudermilt - 12th Grade - Nominated by Beth Lanning
Brandon Laudermilt deserves to be Student of the Month. He consistently demonstrates kindness and courtesy towards everyone in the school community. Whether it’s offering a helping hand to a classmate in need or always greeting teachers and peers with a smile, Brandon embodies the values of respect and empathy. He spends part of his day helping in the elementary, and the students in 5th and 6th grade see him as someone to look up to. He is an exemplary role model for his classmates and truly deserves to be recognized for his outstanding character. -Beth Lanning
Teacher of the Month
Kayte Manuel - Spanish Teacher - Nominated by Bill Whitlock
Kayte Manuel deserves to be Teacher of the Month. Kayte's thoughtful, caring, and empathetic approach to teaching makes her a standout educator. Her students consistently describe her as inspiring and effective, praising her ability to make her complex subject accessible and engaging. As a colleague, Kayte is exceptionally helpful. She displays an admirable level of patience and is always willing to lend a hand to those around her. Her positive attitude, combined with her passion for both teaching and supporting her peers, makes her an invaluable member of our team. She provides outside opportunities for our students to practice their skills and gain invaluable experience that they would not otherwise have. Kayte is a joy to have as a colleague. -Bill Whitlock
Staff Member of the Month
Misty Evans - Secretary - Nominated by Olivia Hawley
Not many people know how much Misty Evans does for our school. On top of her regular secretarial duties, she is in charge of the sub book, getting substitutes and keeping them organized throughout each and every day. She also takes care of timesheets and payroll, which are never a walk in the park. These jobs take a lot of dedication to be done properly, and Misty is the one for the job. She is very organized, and is able to keep track of multiple things at once. She does her job very well, every day. Misty stays extra time each day to make sure everything is prepared for the next day. She is the type of person who is willing to find solutions to everyday problems, and isn’t afraid to jump out of her comfort zone to get the job done. There are many students who are comfortable coming to Misty with their problems, and who identify her as a trusted adult in our school. She shows up every day for the whole school community to make sure that everything continues to run as smoothly as possible. Our school wouldn’t be the same without Misty Evans and that is why she deserves to be Southern Local Staff Member of the Month.
OSBA Recognition
A representative from the Ohio School Board Association recognized Mrs. Brenda Johnson on ten years of service as a board member.
FFA Presentation
The Southern Local FFA Officers presented to the board their 2024-25 planned activities for their Program of Activities. Topics included: Strengthening Agriculture, Building Communities, and Growing Leaders.Presenting was; President: Wyatt Smith,; Vice-President: Nathanial Nero; Sec: Skyler Allen; Treasurer: Will Smith; Reporter: Tyson Hupp; Historian: Hunter Jarrell ; and Sentinel Hunter Lackey.