Rotary Club of Renton

Parker Duncan, October 2020 Student of the Month

• Carrying a GPA of 3.875.
• Enjoys AP Statistics, AP Psychology, Criminal Justice, Humanities, and Civics.
• Varsity athlete in cross county, basketball, and baseball.
• Participates in Eagle Crew Leadership Club
• Plays Alto Saxophone in the school Jazz Band
• Member of the King County League Student Athlete Leadership Team
• Participated in the King County Climate Action team
• Volunteered for the Renton Farmers Market

​​​​​​​When I graduate, I am interested in majoring in Environmental Studies or Urban Planning. My goal is to help communities become more environmentally friendly.

Lauren Jones, November 2020 Student of the Month

• Carrying a GPA of 3.9
• Enjoys  AP Literature and AP Calculus, Leadership, Viscom, and Robotics
• ASB Student President
• Participated in FIRST Robotics Club
• Mentors students in Satori’s Robotics Club
• Volunteered at Renton River Days
• Spoke at a panel promoting STEM at Renton Comic Con
• Volunteered building tiny homes in a Seattle community
• Like to run for fun

In college, I want to study either engineering or kinesiology. I don’t have my eye on any particular career, but I plan to start my own business. I yearn to lead a team from the ground up. 

Eric Olszewski, December 2020 Student of the Month

• Currently have Straight A's and current GPA 3.11
• Enjoys classes such as Aerospace and Industrial Tech Manufacturing, Financial Algebra, and civics. 
• Enjoys music and playing guitar, wood carving, and landscaping the yard. 

When I graduate, I am considering joining an apprenticeship program or perhaps a class at a technical school. I can't wait to explore the trade jobs available in our region, I am currently aiming for a job in machining, electrical work, or welding.

A'iyanna Saunders, January 2021 Student of the Month

• Carrying a GPA of 3.84
• Enjoys classes such as AP Biology, AP Literature, and AP Calculus, Japanese
• Volunteers with an GPI US; a company which focuses on educating and connecting students around the world in order to empower youth to grow in a global world.

When I graduate, I hope to study biology, or more specifically, genetics in hopes to achieve my goal of becoming a geneticist. Beyond that, I wish to travel the world in order to learn more about the different cultures and communities  not only to expand my horizons, but to gain a better understanding of the world we live in.
 

Gloria Gonzalez, February 2021 Student of the Month

• Carrying a GPA of 4.0
• Enjoys classes such as Humanities, 3rd year of Spanish, Construction, Civics, and Financial Algebra
• Participates in the Poetic Justice and Pro Justice clubs
• Participates in Track and Field & Volleyball
• Attends the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary

When I graduate, I want to study Ethnic Studies. My goal is to become an educator for the social sciences. 

Dean Bartolome, March 2021 Student of the Month

• Carries a GPA of 3.9
• Enjoys classes such as AP Calculus, Humanities, and various electives
• Participated in our robotics team where I held a leadership positionAthlete in cross country & TrackVolunteers at Renton's Summer STEM CampPart of the Eagle Crew

My post high school plan is to attend a 4-year University and major in Aerospace Engineering in hopes to become one. I have made it my career path and goal since I was young and am ready to execute them to my fullest ability. 

Alexis Prepotente, April 2021 Student of the Month

• Carrying a GPA of 3.97 
• Currently taking AP Literature, AP Statistics, AP Psychology, Civics, Photography, and Anatomy
• Secretary of the HOSA club
• Involved in Key Club
• Athlete in Varsity Basketball & Tennis
• Volunteers at Birthday Dreams, an organization that provides birthday parties for homeless children across the Puget Sound area
• Volunteers at the Renton Farmers Market 
• Volunteer at Benson Hill and Renton Park Elementary 

When I graduate, I plan to study medicine. My goal is to become a doctor and work with children who have disabilities. As someone who has a disability, I strive to create a more welcoming environment for children with disabilities in the healthcare field and to hopefully guide them into appreciating themselves.

Xinyi Liu, May 2021 Student of the Month

• Carrying a 3.95 GPA
• Student of both AP Stats and BC Calculus
• Excels as leader inside and outside of the Lindbergh community
• Guides peers within the classroom to ensure the success of the student body as whole
• Earned the Seal of Biliteracy

“Students in BC calculus continually turn to her for help, support, advice.  If Xinyi does not agree with the mathematical process, then most of the class will quickly change their minds and look for another method.” – LHS Math Teacher