Sophomore Maham Tariq Congratulations to Garden City High School junior Alexandra Ruhl and sophomore Maham Tariq for being selected as the high school’s December Student of the Month winners. “We have so many wonderful students at Garden City High School,” commented Principal Nanine Cuttitta. “We are always looking for an opportunity to recognize their achievements. Our administrative team introduced this program to give our faculty another avenue to do so. Each month, two students - one from grades 9 and 10, and one from grades 11 and 12 are selected for this recognition.”

The criteria utilized when selecting students includes:

• Academic Excellence - including grades, class participation, completion of assignments

Junior Alexandra Ruhl • Effort - works hard despite ability

• Behavior - obeys rules, shows respect to peers and authority, well mannered; includes behavior both inside and outside of the classroom

• Social Relationships - displays leadership, willingness to help peers, shows respect to others

• Character - includes adaptability, compassion, honesty, initiative, loyalty, optimism, perseverance, reflection, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness, among others!

The selected Students of the Month recipients receive certificates, have their picture posted in the showcase near the high school’s main office, receive a small token of appreciation from the school, and have their names posted on the school’s web site.