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Joseph Holan- April 2023
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
April 2023
Yankton High School senior, Joseph Holan, has been named April Student of the Month by Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1. He was nominated by a teacher at Yankton High School, who says he’s one of those students who always works hard and has a good attitude.
“I really admire the way he commits to working hard and strives to be the best version of himself.”
– YHS Nominator
Joseph has been involved in Yankton High School Bowling, acapella choir, and orchestra. As a singer, Holan was selected to All-State Choir. In his free time he enjoys bowling, hanging out with friends and family, playing video games, singing and music.
On Holan’s nomination it’s stated that he shares his talent with the school and community, “He leads by example. He focuses in class and asks questions when he doesn’t understand or needs extra reps. I observe students going to him for help or questions during class because they respect him and know he is knowledgeable. He volunteers to sing at events within our community, sharing his talents with the elderly in the town as well as singing the National Anthem at sporting events in Yankton. His contributions to the high school and community are so wonderful!”
Joseph’s parents are Laurie and Chuck Holan of Yankton. After high school he plans to enter the workforce and find a job that suits him.
The “Student of the Month” is awarded through a partnership of Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1 in Yankton, South Dakota and recognizes exceptional students in the Yankton School District. Horizon Health Care offers health care and dental services to the cities of Yankton, Elk Point, and Alcester in the Hot Country 93.1 listening area.
Beginning January of 2022 a student of the month is selected each month of the school year. Horizon Health Care selects an outstanding student and awards them with a recognition certificate and a small token, and is recognized on Hot Country 93.1 radio. Officials from Yankton High School nominate students for the award.
Hannah Tramp- March 2023
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
March 2023
Yankton High School senior, Hannah Tramp, has been named March Student of the Month by Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1. She was nominated by a teacher at Yankton High School, who says she’s a student more students need to strive to be.
“Hannah impresses me with her desire to learn, to perfect, and to succeed in her academics and extracurricular activities.”
– YHS Nominator
Hannah has been involved in soccer, theater, acapella choir, and student council at YHS, on the Roll of Excellence and served as an intern at Sacred Heart Elementary. She is also a lifeguard and swim lessons instructor at the Summit Activities Center and the Heuther Family Aquatics Center.
Other comments on Tramp’s nomination stated that she excels in her academics and “she has this tenacious personality that shines through in every aspect in her life.”
Hannah’s parents are Shawndel and Chris Tramp of Yankton. After high school she plans to attend the University of South Dakota to pursue a degree in elementary education.
The “Student of the Month” is awarded through a partnership of Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1 in Yankton, South Dakota and recognizes exceptional students in the Yankton School District. Horizon Health Care offers health care and dental services to the cities of Yankton, Elk Point, and Alcester in the Hot Country 93.1 listening area.
Beginning January of 2022 a student of the month is selected each month of the school year. Horizon Health Care selects an outstanding student and awards them with a recognition certificate and a small token, and is recognized on Hot Country 93.1 radio. Officials from Yankton High School nominate students for the award.
Allie Taggart- February 2023
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
February 2023
Yankton High School senior, Allie Taggart, has been named February Student of the Month by Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1. She was nominated by a teacher at Yankton High School, who says “Allie should be selected as Student of the Month because of her passion. You can see it in everything she does for the YHS fine arts and the students she helps each day.”
“Allie is willing to put in hours for the things she does including schoolwork. She will give her 110% while smiling. When she walks into a room, you can see her positive attitude radiate from within.”
– YHS Nominator
Allie is currently involved in Yankton High School theater and acappella choir. She is on the honor roll at YHS and has received a theater scholarship and an academic scholarship. Her hobbies and interests include singing and being with kids.
Other comments on Taggart’s nomination stated “Allie is pursuing a career in education, which I think is fitting for her. Allie touches the lives of the teachers around her, the students she helps out now and in the future, and her peers though activities.”
Allie’s parents are Bill and Denise Taggart of Yankton. After high school she plans to attend Mount Marty University to pursue a degree in elementary education.
The “Student of the Month” is awarded through a partnership of Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1 in Yankton, South Dakota and recognizes exceptional students in the Yankton School District. Horizon Health Care offers health care and dental services to the cities of Yankton, Elk Point, and Alcester in the Hot Country 93.1 listening area.
Beginning in January of 2022, a student of the month is selected each month of the school year. Horizon Health Care selects an outstanding student and awards them with a recognition certificate and a small token, and is recognized on Hot Country 93.1 radio. Officials from Yankton High School nominate students for the award.
Adianis Reyes Rodriguez- January 2023
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
January 2023
Yankton High School senior, Adianis Reyes Rodriguez, has been named January Student of the Month by Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1. She was nominated by a teacher at Yankton High School, who says “she is compassionate, dependable and hardworking which makes her stand out in school.”
“Adianis should be selected as student of the month because of her leadership skills. She has become a leader in the ESL community by helping ESL students.”
– YHS Nominator
Adianis is currently interning at Lincoln Elementary School helping ESL students, like her, to learn English. She is also on the honor roll at Yankton High School and loves to read in her free time.
Other comments on Reyes Rodriguez’s nomination stated “she is the ESL student chosen to welcome, lead and assist new ESL students in our community. She also takes it upon herself to help friends and family that have a language barrier. She will definitely be a leader in any community.”
Adianis’s parents are Ada and Calixto Rodriguez Reyes of Mission Hill. After high school she plans to attend college at the University of South Dakota to pursue a degree in education.
The “Student of the Month” is awarded through a partnership of Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1 in Yankton, South Dakota and recognizes exceptional students in the Yankton School District. Horizon Health Care offers health care and dental services to the cities of Yankton, Elk Point, and Alcester in the Hot Country 93.1 listening area.
Beginning in January of 2022, a student of the month is selected each month of the school year. Horizon Health Care selects an outstanding student and awards them with a recognition certificate and a small token, and is recognized on Hot Country 93.1 radio. Officials from Yankton High School nominate students for the award.
Luke Abbott – December 2022
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
December 2022
Luke Abbott
Yankton High School senior, Luke Abbott, has been named December Student of the Month by Horizon
Health Care and Hot Country 93.1. He was nominated by a teacher at Yankton High School, who says he
is an exceptional student.
“Luke is organized and is able to balance high rigor courses while maintaining very high standards for his achievement.”
– YHS Nominator
Luke is involved in varsity hockey and soccer at YHS, received the Kiwanis Science award, is on the Merit
Honor Roll and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Other comments on Abbott’s nomination stated that he has a love for learning and he is not a student
who simply is looking to get a good grade on a report card. Luke is also “an amazing peer to his
classmates as well.”
Luke’s parents are David and Gina Abbott of Yankton. After high school he plans to attend college at
Creighton University to pursue a degree in biology.
The “Student of the Month” is awarded through a partnership of Horizon Health Care and Hot Country
93.1 in Yankton, South Dakota and recognizes exceptional students in the Yankton School District.
Horizon Health Care offers health care and dental services to the cities of Yankton, Elk Point, and
Alcester in the Hot Country 93.1 listening area.
Beginning January of 2022 a student of the month is selected each month of the school year. Horizon
Health Care selects an outstanding student and awards them with a recognition certificate and a small
token, and is recognized on Hot Country 93.1 radio. Officials from Yankton High School nominate
students for the award.
Simeon Big Eagle – November 2022
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
May 2022
Simeon Big Eagle
Yankton High School junior, Simeon Big Eagle, has been named November Student of the Month by Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1. He was nominated by teachers and a guidance counselor at Yankton High School, who say he is a model student both in the classroom and out.
“Simeon has had such a positive turn around the last couple of years and this year especially. He has been impressive this year to both the staff and student body. I have never been prouder of a student than I am of Simeon.”
– YHS Nominator
Simeon is involved in track at YHS and is on the Merit Honor Roll.
Other comments on Big Eagle’s nomination stated that he tackles any challenge and has the desire to succeed and that more students should be like Simeon. One nominator also said, “I can say unequivocally that I have never seen a more significant, positive change in a student as I have seen from him. I have never been impacted and prouder of a student than I am of Simeon Big Eagle.”
Big Eagle’s hobbies and interests include music, playing board games, participating in track, as well as dungeons and dragons.
Simeone’s parent is Mallory Wriedt of Tabor. After high school he plans to attend college to pursue a degree in music.
The “Student of the Month” is awarded through a partnership of Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1 in Yankton, South Dakota and recognizes exceptional students in the Yankton School District. Horizon Health Care offers health care and dental services to the cities of Yankton, Elk Point, and Alcester in the Hot Country 93.1 listening area.
Beginning January of 2022 a student of the month is selected each month of the school year. Horizon Health Care selects an outstanding student and awards them with a recognition certificate and a small token, and is recognized on Hot Country 93.1 radio. Officials from Yankton High School nominate students for the award.
Cora Johnson – October 2022
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
October 2022
Cora Johnson
Yankton High School senior, Cora Johnson, has been named October Student of the Month by Horizon
Health Care and Hot Country 93.1. She was nominated by both a teacher and guidance counselor at
Yankton High School, who says she is a true leader and always has a positive vibe.
“Cora has been instrumental in the creation and the success of Yankton High School’s mental health club, Bring Change to Mind. Cora has taken a leadership role in the Club, serving as an Officer all four years of her high school career. She is passionate about wellness and is an advocate for sparking change and ending the stigma surrounding mental health.”
– YHS Nominator
Cora is involved in theatre including: Fall Play, One Act, and Musical, Bring Change to Mind, Oral-Interp,
Dance, National honor Society, Symphonic Band, and Acapella Choir. She currently has a 4.15 GPA and is
ranked second in her class. She received The American Legion Award, President’s Award for Educational
Excellence, Bausch and Lomb Science Award and is the recipient of the Chapter K PEO Star Scholarship.
Her hobbies and interests include reading, embroidery and taking care of plants.
Cora is the daughter of Dan and Kacie Johnson. After high school she plans to attend South Dakota State
University to pursue a degree in pharmacy.
The “Student of the Month” is awarded through a partnership of Horizon Health Care and Hot Country
93.1 in Yankton, South Dakota and recognizes exceptional students in the Yankton School District.
Horizon Health Care offers health care and dental services to the cities of Yankton, Elk Point, and
Alcester in the Hot Country 93.1 listening area.
Beginning January of 2022 a student of the month is selected each month of the school year. Horizon
Health Care selects an outstanding student and awards them with a recognition certificate and a small
token, and is recognized on Hot Country 93.1 radio. Officials from Yankton High School nominate
students for the award.
Anabelle Taylor – May 2022
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
May 2022
Anabelle Taylor
Yankton High School junior, Anabelle Taylor, has been named May Student of the Month by Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1. She was nominated by a teacher at Yankton High School, who said she is a high achieving student, not only because of her intelligence but also because of her effort.
“Taylor’s nominator also said, “She goes above and beyond (as the cliché goes) what is necessary, and she does it with a smile and positive attitude.”
– YHS Nominator
Anabelle is involved in theatre tech crew, Science Olympiad, Math Counts and National Honor Society. She is listed on the honor roll at YHS and a part of the 30 Plus Club for ACT. She received 3rd place in state Math Counts and for Science Olympiad State Competition she won 1st place Forensics, 2nd place Wi-Fi Lab, 2nd place Chemistry Lab, and 2nd place Disease Detective.
Her hobbies and interests include art, video games, and playing the violin.
Taylor is the daughter of Kristie and Robert Taylor. After high school she plans to attend college to pursue a degree in chemistry.
The “Student of the Month” is awarded through a partnership of Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1 in Yankton, South Dakota and recognizes exceptional students in the Yankton School District. Horizon Health Care offers health care and dental services to the cities of Yankton, Elk Point, and Alcester in the Hot Country 93.1 listening area.
Beginning January of 2022 a student of the month is selected each month of the school year. Horizon Health Care selects an outstanding student and awards them with a recognition certificate and a small token, and is recognized on Hot Country 93.1 radio. Officials from Yankton High School nominate students for the award.
Madison Gutzman – April 2022
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Madison Gutzmann
Yankton High School junior, Madison Gutzmann, has been named Student of the Month by Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1. She was nominated by a teacher at Yankton High School, who said her kind persona brings comfort and security to any student who sits near her.
“She’s an absolute joy to have in class. She should be the student of the month for her work ethic, her ability to ask questions, her pure kindness that will fill you up enough to last an entire month, and her leadership skills she secretly, and unknowingly, uses. Maddie works hard to understand and to learn; students see the tenacity and eagerness she possesses – even with missing class one day a week every week. She is just a pleasure to have.”
– YHS Nominator
Gutzmann is involved in theatre, music and National Honor Society. She was a part of the honor roll and roll of excellence during her time at YHS. Maddie also received the Excellence of Music Award and Academic Excellence Award.
Her Hobbies and interests include traveling, being outside, hiking, playing the piano, and painting.
Gutzmann is the daughter of Michelle Peterson and Jonathan Gutzmann. After high school she plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in psychology with a minor in Spanish.
The “Student of the Month” is awarded through a partnership of Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1 in Yankton, South Dakota and recognizes exceptional students in the Yankton School District. Horizon Health Care offers health care and dental services to the cities of Yankton, Elk Point, and Alcester in the Hot Country 93.1 listening area.
Beginning January of 2022 a student of the month is selected each month of the school year. Horizon Health Care selects an outstanding student and awards them with a recognition certificate and a small token, and is recognized on Hot Country 93.1 radio. Officials from Yankton High School nominate students for the award.
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