Student Spotlight - March

Last week we started the new student spotlight; we now have new students for this month's character quality. This month’s character quality is self-control. Self-control means the ability to control oneself, in particular, one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior, especially in difficult situations. At PACT self-control means restraint exercised over one’s own impulses, emotions, or desires.

We need more students to have self-control, because lots of students have not held their actions in check – and some even get sent down to ISC. This isn’t very good, because when you lack self-control you could get suspended and that goes on your record. When colleges look at it, they will see transgressions as a stain on your character. So try to be the best you can be! Now let’s see who got it for this month’s character quality!

Jacinta Kholes was selected for the 7th/8th graders for showing the most self-control. “She works great with other kids, and especially some of the kids who can be frustrating.” Mr. Reynolds said. Let’s see what self-control means to her and her hopes.

What self-control means to her is “having control over your thoughts and actions and not using them in a bad way.” For why she uses self-control she said, “So I don’t get in trouble and so that other people can see me as a role model.” Great way of explaining it, Jacinta! Her hopes for the students here at PACT are “that they can learn to use self-control and not hurt other people's feelings.” That is great advice we should all try to do that. Now let’s see what her own hopes are.

Jacinta's own hopes for her future are “to get into a good college, and get a good career as a teacher.” Great job and we all hope that you achieve your dreams!

For 9th/10th Ben Swenson was picked by Miss Ruppert for showing the best self-control, let's see what she had to say about him. “He is in my seventh-hour class; Ben never packs up early or causes a disruption. He puts forth a good effort in his work, whether it is schoolwork or his robotics team. He's an excellent listener and I don't think I've ever caught him talking while I'm giving instructions (which is very much appreciated).” Ben had more to say about self-control and his time here at PACT.

Swenson had this to say about self-control: “to me, self-control means to control your feelings and your actions.” He uses self-control, “because I value my appearance and having others respect me.” His hopes for students here are “I hope that they are able to think more before they act, and realize that their actions could cause harm to others and things.” Thanks for the great insight Ben, now let’s see what his own hopes are.

His own hopes for his future are “I hope that I am able to be successful in what I do, and to live a happy life.” Those are amazing hopes to have, and we should all try to shoot for our hopes so then we can get to where we want to be.

In 11th/12th Jaylan Schweiger was selected for the character quality that we have for this month. He was chosen by Mr. Thompson who had this to say, “he sets the example for his classmates and teammates, and cares about his school work and leads by example.” Now let's see what he thinks self-control means and what his hopes and dreams for PACT and for himself.

To him, self-control means “the ability to control yourself when the situation gets out of hand.” That is a good way to look at self-control – it’s short and it still gets straight to the point. What he hopes for the kids here at PACT is “To be responsible and respectful to their teachers, friends, and families.” We should all try to show self-control and then you will also be showing the younger generation a good role model. Let’s know take a look at what he hopes for his future.

For his own hopes and dreams, this is what he wants “to go to a nice college and to get a good education. Hopefully I’ll still be playing baseball as well.” That is very interesting, because not too many people want to still be playing a sport after high school. However staying in sports can help you work on discipline, priorities, and work ethic – all parts of self-control.

Great job everyone you all did such a great job! Be sure to be the best you can be, to show all of the younger generation what a good role model looks like. Also keep doing your best at everything, because who knows you could be the next student for the student spotlight.