The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is pleased to announce the Students-of-the-Month for January, 2011. Once again, the students are accomplished both academically as well as in their extra-curricular activities.

Lucretia Hunt was chosen as the January Rotary Student-of-the-Month for Greene County High School.  She is the daughter of Clarence and Charlotte Hunt. Hunt is on the cheerleading team and has received the CTAE Award. She is involved in community service projects such as food drives, the Adopt-A-Sister program, volunteering at nursing homes and tutoring elementary school students. After high school, she plans to attend Augusta State University and major in Nursing.  Hunt chose Ava Weaver as her Teacher-of-the-Month. Weaver stated that she liked teaching Lucretia because “her determination and commitment are the reasons she is doing so well.”

Nathanael Greene Academy teachers chose Mary JoAnna Chapman as the Rotary Student-of-the-Month for January 2011. She is the daughter of Robbie and Mary Jim Chapman. Chapman is a member of the Beta Club and Interact Club, Rotary International’s service club for high school students.  She has received the Scholastic Achievement Award and honors in Language Arts, Spanish and SAT Prep.  She is also involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, is the secretary of her senior class and business manager of the yearbook staff. Chapman is on the basketball, softball, track and softball teams. She, too, gives back to her community through the Operation Christmas Child Empty Stocking Fund, food drives, Relay for Lift, and Arthritis Foundation. Mary JoAnna plans to attend Georgia College and State University and major in Nursing. She chose Greg Keck as her Teacher-of-the-Month.  Keck remarked that “I love to teach because of this type of student.”  

Elvia Munoz was chosen as the January Rotary Student-of-the-Month for Putnam County High School. She is the daughter of Jaime and Maria Munoz.  Munoz is the president of the Beta Club, president and founder of the Latino Association, vice president of the Key Club, treasurer of the Anchor Club, a member of the State Superintendent Student Advisory Council, a member of the UGA Leadership Sin Limites Program, and on the Junior Board of Directors for the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Munoz helps with blood drives, food distributions, mentoring, Relay for Life, Rivers Alive and Coats for Kids. Her plans after high school are to attend Georgia Southern University and pursue a career in Pediatric Nursing. Elvia chose Kris Stevens as her Teacher-of-the-Month.  Stevens praised Munoz for being one of only 50 in the state who are on the State Superintendent Student Advisory Council and one of only 30 in the state participating in the UGA Leadership Sin Limites Program.”

John Taylor, son of Rob and Joyce Taylor, was selected as the Rotary Student-of-the-Month for Gatewood Schools for January 2011. Taylor is an honors student while playing football, basketball, baseball and golf. He is a member of the Anchor Club and Student Government Association. Taylor plans to attend Auburn University and major in Business. Taylor selected Joe DeLoach as his Teacher-of-the-Month.  DeLoach stated that “John is truly a well-rounded young man.  He is a good athlete, but the nicest thing is that he is a true Southern gentleman.”

Each student received a framed certificate as well as movie passes compliments of Spotlight Theatres. At the end of the school year, all of the students recognized as Students-of-the-Month will be eligible for a $500 scholarship from the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties. One scholarship will be awarded at each school.

The Rotary Club wishes to congratulate these accomplished students and teachers!

Rotary is an exclusive community organization of businessmen, women and professionals who seek to serve the communities in which they work and live. The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. For more information on Rotary of Greene and Putnam counties, please visit www.GreenePutnamRotary.org.