LIMESTONE, Maine — Teachers of the Limestone Community School recently named the mid-level Students of the Month for the first quarter. They are fifth-grader Taylor LaBreck, sixth-grader Taylor Devoe, seventh-grader Lasha Butler and eighth-grader Rebecca Dillenbeck.
Taylor LaBreck is involved with soccer, basketball, Destination Imagination and is part of the gifted and talented program at school. Her teacher says that she is very involved in her community by volunteering at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue, and she has participated and performed in baton.
LaBreck has received Student of the Month every year since she was a pre-schooler, and has also received many awards through the Limestone Recreation Department. Last year, LaBreck and her elementary-level Destination Imagination team came in first-place at States, and also earned the Renaissance Award.
LaBreck likes to play sports including soccer and basketball, and she also likes to fish during the summer.
When asked what she thinks it takes to be a successful student at the Limestone Community School, LaBreck said, “I think it takes giving your best in class to be a successful student. You need to be very respectful to your teachers and classmates. You need to work hard so you can get good grades. Taking your time on projects and homework is also important to being a good student.”
Taylor Devoe is involved with soccer, basketball, band and Destination Imagination as well as being an active member of her community through the Girl Scouts of America.
Devoe has been awarded Student of the Month every year since kindergarten, and she is an honor roll student. Devoe has received awards in both math and French for having the highest average, and last year, Devoe and her elementary-level Destination Imagination team came in first-place at States; the team also earned the Renaissance Award.
Devoe has many interests such as playing soccer, basketball, softball and playing outside; she also likes to draw, read and write and won Little Miss Limestone in 2009 and was also named Pre-Teen Miss Easton.
When asked what she thinks it takes to be a successful student at the Limestone Community School, Devoe said, “I think to be a successful student you have to be dedicated to your work. You also need to work hard to get good grades. You would need to respect your teachers and your classmates. You also need to pay attention and ask for help if you need to. You also need to take time and put effort into your work to become successful.”
Lasha Butler is a member of the Focus Group of the Limestone Community School, and received a Presidential Physical Fitness Award that was signed by the president. She’s an honor roll student, received a gymnastics award and has 15 first-place awards from the Field Day event.
Butler would rather go outside than stay inside, and when playing outside she likes to race her dog or go into the woods. She also likes to play soccer and musically, she likes to play the piano.
When asked what she thinks it takes to be a successful student, Butler said, “I think that being a successful Limestone Community School student is not that hard. Just get your work done and hand it in on time. I try my best to reach my goals. In the future I don’t want a job such as a common job. I want something more. And for me to reach that goal, I will have to try hard and I will get a chance. You could have a chance, too.”
Rebecca Dillenbeck was recently chosen for the All-Aroostook Chorus, and she plays soccer, basketball and softball. This was her second year being selected for All-Aroostook, and Dillenbeck is also a student helper in Mrs. Cote’s room.
Dillenbeck was selected to attend the Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp in 2012. She has been in the Girl Scouts for six years and is currently a Cadet. She also attends the United Parish Church in Fort Fairfield, where she is a member of the choir.
This fall, Dillenbeck earned the Most Improved Award for soccer.
She loves to sing, shop and design fashion; Dillenbeck also co-teaches Sunday School with her sister.
When asked what she thinks it takes to be a successful student at the Limestone Community School, Rebecca said, “Be a responsible student. Work hard. Listen to your lessons and your teachers. Be involved in your community and have your priorities in order. Never give up!”
