Student of the month story

Who- Caitlyn Devlin
What- Won student of the month
Where- Bowie High School
When- Last week
How- The principal receives recommendations from teachers, and chooses the students based on those
Why- Determination and dedication to her schoolwork



   Last week Caitlyn Devlin was rewarded with student of the month at Bowie High School, because of her determination and dedication to her schoolwork.
   "I was super happy when they announced that I was student of the month because I've been working for this for a really long time," Devlin said.
   Each month, Principal Mr. Kane receives about one hundred recommendations for student of the month from the teaching staff.
   "My English teacher was the one who recommended me. She thought I was doing well in my classes so she recommended me to the principal," Devlin said.
   This month, Mr. Kane choose Devlin because she not only excels in academics, but also extracurriculars.
   "Most of the past recipients were really focused on one thing. They were either focused on just extracurriculars or just academics. I like to think I'm the first student that is good in both," Devlin said.
   Receiving the title of student of the month requires a large amount of dedication to schoolwork, athletics, and other activities.
   "Getting student of the month was pretty difficult. I definitely put in a lot of work and time to my academics and extracurriculars," Devlin said.
   Receiving the title means that a student's hard work has finally paid off.
   "Being student of the month means that in this month I am the most hardworking and dedicated student, which means a lot to me," Devlin said.
   The student of the month's hard work doesn't end when they receive the award, however, because they still have responsibilities to maintain.
   "I have to continue to work as hard as I have, and continue to know as much as I know. I can't let that slip now that I've got this title," Devlin said.
   The student of the month gets school wide recognition, a scholarship, and a picture on the student of the month "wall of fame".
   "I have a scholarship to the University of my choosing, which is pretty cool," Devlin said.
   Devlin was chosen as student of the month because she is persistent and determined to succeed.
   "I study all night, every night, I ask questions in class, and I do all of my homework, because I want to succeed in everything I do," Devlin said.
   Students all across Bowie have big dreams of receiving the title of student of the month in the coming years.
   "My advice to anyone who wants to be the student of the month is to just work as hard as you can and be the best you can be," Devlin said.