Jordan Taylor is the Mount Pulaski Senior-of-the-Month

[October 23, 2013]  MOUNT PULASKI -- Jordan Taylor, daughter of Greg and Marla Taylor of Chestnut, has been named October Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School. She was selected for this honor based on the criteria of scholarship, leadership, service and character.

Academically, Jordan is one of the top students in the Class of 2014 at Mount Pulaski High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Scholastic Bowl team and participates in Science Olympiad. She also is a member of WYSE, a club that competes in challenges by taking a series of tests covering science and engineering topics. Jordan participates in the Spanish Club, Drama Club, student council and serves as class secretary. She is also a member of the volleyball team.

In the community, Jordan participates in a youth group and FCA at Clinton First Christian Church.

She plans to attend Johnson University in Knoxville, Tenn., to attain a dual license in K-6 elementary education with ESL.

The Senior-of-the-Month program is sponsored by Johnson's Food Center and Mount Pulaski Pharmacy. Monthly award winners receive a $50 award paid to the college they plan to attend and compete for the Senior-of-the-Year honor in May.

[Text from file received from Mount Pulaski High School]