Garrett Skelton named Mount Pulaski High School January Student of the Month

 

[February 02, 2019] 

Garrett Skelton, son of Ashley Skelton of Mount Pulaski, has been named January Senior of the month at Mount Pulaski High School. He was selected for this honor based on the criteria of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Garrett enjoys being actively involved in sports and activities. He has been a member of the track, football, soccer, and baseball teams during his time at MPHS. He is also an active member of FCCLA, where he currently serves as chapter president. He is also president of the Parliamentary Procedure team. Garrett also participates in WYSE and Science Olympiad.

Garrett earned a silver medal at the state and notional level for Parliamentary Procedure through FCCLA in 2017. He also took second in Chemistry regionals for WYSE.

Garrett plans to attend the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and study Chemistry or Engineering.

The Senior-of-the-Month program is sponsored by Conaway Handyman Service and Downing, Przykopanski, Clements, & May Insurance Agency, Inc.. They are also in the running for the $500 Senior-of-the-Year award sponsored by Illinois National Bank.

[Melanie Hinson, M.A.
School Counselor
Mount Pulaski High School]