This week Students of the month for the past quarter were celebrated at Magnolia Bend Academy.  Officers of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post 7287 presented Jaxon Townsend, Raelynn Edwards and Harley Cobb were presented certificates and gift cards to Lott Oil/Chevron.

Jaxon Townsend was selected as Magnolia Bend Academy’s October Student of the Month. Jaxon was nominated by not one but three of his teachers for this award. Jaxon, a 6th grader, is the son of JC and Nora Townsend. Mrs. Kendria Sanders describes him as the most helpful kid who shows a large amount of initiative. In class, they discussed starting a garden area at school to attract birds and butterflies. Jaxon took it upon himself to solicit donations for free plants to get the garden started. Jaxon then proceeded to help dig every hole and also demonstrated to each of his fellow classmates how to do it as well. Jaxon considers the maintenance of the garden his duty and completes those tasks without having to be told. According to his other teachers, he is very faithfully focused on his Bible classes and is always eager to help any fellow student that may need help with their work. Every teacher at MBA knows that they can count on Jaxon to help them, all they have to do is ask.

The November Student of the Month, Harley Cobb. is a Junior.  She is  the daughter of Karis Cobb. Harley was nominated by Mrs. Freeman and Dr. Land for her outstanding initiative to do her very best during her junior year. She has shown improvement in all subjects, especially in science and history. Besides being a full time student, Harley also works daily at Cobblestones Childhood Development Center in Natchitoches. Harley is a dual enrollment student at Northwestern State University and plans to start working toward her Bachelor’s in Social Work with end goal to specialize in art therapy.

Congratulations to Raelynn Edwards for being selected the December Student of the Month. Raelynn, daughter of Jason and Aaron Edwards, is a 1st grader and was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Nora Townsend. Raelynn has attended Magnolia Bend Academy for the last 3 years. When asked what makes Raelynn a nominee for this award, Mrs. Nora stated “She is always willing to help and is helpful to all her friends. Raelynn is also a straight A student and exceptional reader.” Thank you Raelynn for being such an amazing student, helper and friend to all.

Students of the month are selected at all schools in the parish throughout the school year.  The program is sponsored by VFW Pos and Auxiliary 7287 in cooperation with Lott Oil/Chevron.  For information on the program, call the VFW at 318-932-6557.

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