March Dukes of the Month
Sara Stone/ Spanish
Sara was nominated as Duke of the Month for Spanish because of her
excellent attitude and participation in class. Sara comes to every class
ready to put her Spanish skills to use. She always does her best whether
we’re learning vocabulary, applying new grammar skills, or working on
group activities. Her classmates have given Sara credit for boosting their
oral participation grades because Sara engages them in conversation in
Spanish and makes the conversation fun. I have overheard some very
interesting and creative discussions in Sara’s corner of the room. She
asks questions, stretches her vocabulary, and makes her peers more
confortable with their speaking skills. She is also very helpful and
reaches out to help her peers if they are struggling. Muchas gracias,
Sara, for being such a positive role model and leader in the classroom.
-Sra. McAlister
Brandon Floyd/Physical Education
B.J. does a fantastic job of giving his best effort every single day. He has a
great work ethic and a very positive attitude toward his classmates. It is
because of this great effort and attitude that B.J. is the physical education
Duke of the Month.
Mr. Devies
Emily Kunz/Language Arts
The English Department would like to award Emily Kunz with Duke of the
Month honors for the month of March. Emily was elected to be Editor-inCheif of the yearbook and has been a true asset. She has also
demonstrated excellence in the English classroom through her
independent and creative thinking that is matched so well with her
inherent motivation and amiable attitude. Great job Emily!
Mr. Borders
Daniel Kurtz/All Subject
During the third nine weeks Dan has shown great qualities! These qualities
include persistence, adaptability, and a great attitude towards the
people around him. Dan has been able to hurdle many obstacles this
portion of the semester including new classes and extra
responsibilities. During these changes he has kept a positive attitude
towards the people around him at school. Dan is also great at accepting
constructive criticism and following directions. Although the day starts
early, Dan has arrived everyday and works very hard to complete his
schoolwork. He is a very deserving student and for this he is our
"Duke of the Month"
Mr. Cipar ED Unit
Jarret Ochsendorf/Health
Jarrett has earned himself an A in health class. He completes all of his
work and turns it in on time. Jarrett is a great individual and a hard
working student. He seems to take great interest in health topics and has
a lot of knowledge about health. Jarrett has gone above the
expectations I had for him. Keep up the great work!
Mrs. Hoffman
Maxence Guirand/Science
Learning the language of Anatomy is difficult enough if you already speak
English, but if French is your native language it's even more difficult.
Max Guirand has worked so hard this year to not only make her English
better but also to learn the language of Anatomy.
Max is so much fun to have in class. She is energetic, happy and always
positive. She works hard and is always willing to ask questions and do
what is needed to succeed. I really enjoy having Max in class!
She was also very helpful with the last pep rally. She was in charge of
the dance and she helped everyone get the steps and have fun.
Mrs. Francis
Jennifer Ritchie/Art
I currently have Jennifer for Art 1. Within this short time, her natural ability
in art is very apparent. She always is going past my expectations for each
project by adding a creative twist to personalize her project. She is an
extremely hard worker and dedicated to making each project her very
best. There is one characteristic about Jennifer that stands out more than
the others, her self-motivation. She pushes herself to try new techniques
and to become a better artist. Not only are Jennifer’s artistic skills
excellent, her personality shines as well. She is always eager to help other
students with ideas and is very respectful to her teacher and
peers. Congratulations! I am very excited to see what future creative
ideas you have in store for me
Ms. Marra
Emily Burner/Family and Consumer Science
Emily is a junior, she is being recognized because of her positive attitude,
excellent work ethic, and impressive work that she has been doing in
Interior Design class. She also has completed Foods 1 class and Infant and
Toddler Development where she earned an A average. It has always
been a pleasure to have Emily in class.
Mrs. Lane
Brittany Brugger/Guidance
Brittany was a guidance office aide for us 1st semester. She was a great
role model for us and other students. Brittany always did what was asked
of her and she did it with a smile on her face. Brittany was competent
and confident in her work and this showed all of us her ability to be
successful in all that she does. Brittany is a strong leader and many
students and staff look up to her. We are very thankful, Brittany, for your
hard work in the Guidance Office and we really miss you. Please come
back and visit us often.
Mrs. Smyth and Mr. Cook
Shawnice Dunham/Social Studies
I would like to nominate Shawnice Dunham for the Social Studies Duke
of the Month. Shawnice is a dedicated student, who has excelled in
my classroom in the short time I have been student teaching at
Marlington High School. She asks thoughtful questions, engages in
class discussion, maintains a positive attitude, respects her peers,
and completes her work with enthusiasm and mindfulness. I hope to have
many students like her in the future, and firmly believe she deserves
recognition. Thank you for your time!
Ms. Miller/Mrs. Mulinix
Jacob Burchfield/Band
Jacob is a great student who is an asset to have in the band. He works
hard and always puts forth his best effort. He is willing to take
criticism and always taking steps to improve himself. He has many friends
in band which is a testament to his demeanor and personality. He can
always put a smile on someone's face regardless of what kind of day they
are having. Congratulations Jacob!
Mr. Carnes
Caleb Ramsier/Math
Caleb is a senior taking Advanced Placement Calculus. He is a very hardworking student who gives his best effort at all times. He is a model
student in many ways, including being prepared for class regularly,
working well with other students in class, and taking responsibility for his
own learning. Caleb has demonstrated a genuine appreciation for the
material learned in Calculus, and has shown a genuine desire to
understand the material completely. In addition to being a fine student
academically, Caleb displays the pillars of character in all areas of his life,
and is a fine example of what we want Marlington students to be. We are
proud to present this honor to Caleb Ramsier.
Mr. Locke
Bradley Moore/CBI
Bradley has greatly improved himself as a student and as a worker for
Reijo. Also, he has shown tremendous improvement in resolving conflicts
better.
Mr. Marmon
Kenna Conrad/Vo-Ag
Kenna has been working very hard in class and participating in extra
activities. She is willing to do extra work to help another student and is
coming to class ready to excel!
Mrs. Helsinger
Isabella Steiner/Vocal Music
Isabella has been working so hard as student director for our musical.
She has put in countless hours and is always at rehearsal with a smile and
ready to help in any way she can. She is so dependable and dedicated, I
don't know what we would do without her! She is a great pleasure to
spend time with and makes a fabulous BFF. I won't miss the long hours
when the show is done, but I will miss working so closely with Bell.
Mrs. Painter
Peyton Bryant/All Subjects
Peyton is a ray of sunshine when she walks in the room. She always has a
smile on her face and is patient and kind. She is an extremely hard worker,
always has her homework complete and is always prepared for class. Her
teachers report that she is dependable, responsible and a joy to have in
class. If all students were like Peyton, the world would truly be a better
place.
Mrs. Kohman
Luke Skivolocke/Business
Luke is a senior in Tech Prep Accounting II and he is also an employee for
Just Inc. Luke is excelling with both his accounting work and as a part of
his company. Luke is also always willing to help others in class. Luke's work
ethic and creativity will lead him to success after high school. Luke is
planning on majoring in business or accounting next year in college .
Great job Luke!
Mike Grady