Taylorville Junior High School has recognized four outstanding students as WTIM Students of the Month for their achievements and contributions.

5th Grade Student of the Month, Alissa Brown, is enjoying math and science this year. Alissa loves creating science projects and dreams of becoming a professional cheerleader after high school, as it seems like fun to her. She describes herself as nice and kind to others.

Keagan Heimsness, the 6th-Grade Student of the Month, is passionate about science, especially classroom experiments. He aspires to become a software developer, a career he finds fascinating and hopes to learn more about from his father. Keagan enjoys playing soccer, particularly in the midfield position, and has a long-standing interest in STEM.

7th Grade Student of the Month Lea Johnson excels in math and ELA, with math being her favorite due to the challenge of solving complex problems. Lea plans to become a doctor, a career she envisions as a way to help people daily. She participates in soccer and TJHS track and serves as a 9th-hour office runner. A fun fact about Lea is that she loves animals and has two pets, Ivy and Sophie.

8th-Grade Student of the Month Ben Sams is a literature enthusiast, making ELA his favorite subject. He is a member of the TJHS Gold Rush group and also serves as an office runner. After high school, Ben is considering a career in law enforcement, aiming to serve and protect the state. In his free time, Ben enjoys hanging out with family and friends.

Congratulations to these exemplary students for their dedication and achievements!