Congratulations to Katie Lillemon and Maddie Herrick on being named the Rotary Students of the Month for October 2019.

Katie is a member of Student Council, Youth Leadership, National Honor Society, Go Green Club, Peer Power Partners, Knowledge Bowl, Choir, Orchestra, Austinaires, La Fiera, Link Crew, and Theater.  She has received the Presidential Award for Academics and multiple Student of the Month accolades.  Katie has “really enjoyed all [her] years at AHS,” and loves “getting to explore new things … and spend time doing activities with [her] class.”  Katie’s future plans include attending Gustavus Adolphus College to major in biology on the pre-med track.

Maddie is a member of NHS, Go Green Club, Youth Leadership, Link Crew, and Orchestra, and participates in soccer and track. She has received the spotlight award in both soccer and track and has also received the Presidential Award for Academics. “I love my classes and being involved in different activities and sports with my friends,” she said. Her future plans include attending Winona State University to major in elementary education.

Each month the Austin Rotary, in conjunction with Austin Public Schools, selects two students who excel in academics, leadership, and/or activities.