LPHS announces Outstanding Student Award

Every year, LPHS chooses a student in each grade to honor as the Outstanding Student Award. This year, the vote was purely based on staff nominations and votes. Here are the reciprents for this year’s Outstanding Student Award. 

Freshman

Name: Lila Gillisse

Extra Curriculars: Girl’s Reserve and Work Ethic

Sports: Cross Country, Swimming, and Track

Favorite Class: Math

How does it feel to be chosen for the Outstanding Student Award?: “I was very honored and excited to be chosen by the staff.”

Sophomore

Name: Brayden Sobecki 

Extra Curriculars: Orchestra, FFA, Principal’s Advisory, Envirothon, School Lunch committee

Sports: Cross Country and Track

Favorite Class: Chemistry and Orchestra

How does it feel to be chosen for the Outstanding Student Award?: “It feels nice to be recognized for my hard work. I truly enjoy working hard at things that I love. I’m glad to be able to contribute what I can to this school and to my own success as well as the success of others. I was excited and honored to receive this award!”

Junior

Name: Caiya Cooper

Extra Curriculars: Interact Club, Key Club, Spanish Club, Principal’s Advisory, Work Ethic

Sports: Swimming and Unified Track

Favorite Class: Math

How does it feel to be chosen for the Outstanding Student Award?: “I feel honored to be chosen by the staff to represent my class.”

Senior

Name: Grant Ott-Large

Extra Curriculars: FCA, Interact Club, PSI, Principal Advisory Council, NHS, NTHS, Film Club

Sports: Basketball, Football, Track, and Unified Track

Favorite Class: Radio/TV

How does it feel to be chosen for the Outstanding Student Award?: “It is an honor and I can’t express how much love I have for LaPorte. I hope this helps the underclassmen become the next Most Outstanding Student.”

Congratulations to these four students for their hard work and dedication to their school. LPHS is honored to have these students both in the classroom and in their sports.