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MSHS Student of the Semester
Each semester, one student is selected to represent their grade level from MSHS.
Students are selected based on good citizenship and going above and beyond in the classroom. Students are nominated by teachers and staff. 2020-2021 -
1st Semester 
Andrew Robinson -Freshman
Student’s ambition(s) or dream(s): I don’t know exactly what I want to do, but it will probably be something with computers. Additional Comments: (Joking) Just don’t be bad. (More Serious) Be the best you can possible be. Parents’ comment(s) or quote: Andrew is a great kid. He makes it easy to be a parent. He is kind and genuinely cares about others. On a lighter note he has a sarcastic sense of humor which makes him fun to be around. Teacher comments: From day one in August, Andrew has struck the perfect balance between his considerable giftedness and being a down-to-earth, approachable classmate. In fact, Andrew is also highly valued by his classmates because he’s genuinely eager to help others, excited to see them make the same discoveries he’s made, and they can sense that. To me, that speaks volumes. 
Abby Loven - Sophomore
Student’s ambition(s) or dream(s): My dream is to find a career where I can both work with animals as well as have a role in the business world. Additional Comments: I’ve really enjoyed the opportunities that I’ve been given at MSHS. Parents’ comment(s) or quote: Abby is self-motivated and always willing to work hard to accomplish her goals. She’s able to keep a healthy balance between school work and the extracurricular that she loves. We are so proud of the bright, caring, young woman she has become. Teacher comments: It didn’t take long for Abby to acclimate to the honors pathway. And that’s because of what she brings into our class each morning: heartwarming perseverance, attention to detail, and an energy and smile which are contagious. All great stuff, but the #1 reason I nominated Abby is her curiosity; she loves to discover and make sense of things, and her curiosity compels Abby to selflessly ask questions which helps her classmates every day. 
Shaelin Ruzich - Junior
Student’s ambition(s) or dream(s): I want to go to a university that will challenge me academically. Also, I hope to run and pole-vault as a collegiate athlete. Additional Comments: I am so honored and appreciative to have been nominated this award and I want to say thank you. Albert Einstein once said, “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” I chose to put this in here because this quote has so much truth to it and I hope it motivates other students like it does for me. Parents’ comment(s) or quote: We are extremely proud of Shaelin and the effort she puts into school, the community, and extracurricular activities. We are thankful for the teachers’ support and school recognition. Teacher comments: In 22 years of teaching, I can’t remember a student who has grown more in one semester than Shaelin Ruzich. Moving to a new school midway through your high school career is difficult enough, but jumping into the honors math pathway makes it even more daunting. She is so tough-minded, courageous and inspiring to all of us. 
Jillian Jordan - Senior
Student’s ambition(s) or dream(s): I am going to Butler University in the fall for Pharmacy / Health Sciences. Additional Comment: I would like to thank my teachers for this nomination. It’s quite an honor. Parents’ comment(s) or quote: I’m so proud of Jillian! She works hard in school and in all of her extra-curricular activities. It has been so fun to watch her grow over the years. Teacher comments: Jillian is one of the strongest leaders in our choral department. Her mature approach to the rehearsal process is greatly appreciated. She’s talented and dependable in Madrigals, and I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to teach students like her! |
Luke Busch H.E.A.R.T. Award
Luke Busch was a student at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High when he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The Busch family established the Luke Busch H.E.A.R.T. Award in his memory.
Students are selected based on: Helpfulness, Effort, Acceptance, Respect and Tolerance The award is given quarterly to one student in each grade level at MSJH. Students are nominated by their teachers and staff. 
2021-2022
1st Semester 6th Grade – Faith Benedict Nominating teacher: Mrs. Kris Casillas - History/ELA Faith is a wonderful, young lady who cares about her academics, her peers and her community. She thinks about others first and is willing to lend a helping hand to her peers or teachers without being asked - Faith definitely does the right thing when nobody's looking! She is a natural leader who leads by example through acceptance and encouragement. Faith exemplifies what the Luke Busch award stands for and is humble in all she does. Congratulations Faith!! What are your ambitions or future dreams? My future dreams are to go to Parkland College and then on to the University of Illinois. I want to study to become an interior designer or something where I can create. I also want to play basketball in college. Parents, please share a comment(s) about your student or a favorite quote. Faith makes us very proud! When we think about Servant Leadership, we think about Faith and her heart for others and her actions. She genuinely cares about those around her and will go out of her way to help them, sometimes doing things that no one ever knows about. In a year where there are a lot of challenges, Faith continues to grow as a young lady thanks to the opportunity that the staff at MSJH provides. We love the journey Faith is on and are excited for her and her future work! Thank you to those that nominated Faith for this award. We are grateful that Faith is receiving the chance to be recognized by such a great family as the Busch's. 6th Grade – Bansi Patel Nominating teacher: Mr. Henry Turek - History Bansi is always friendly and helpful to both the students and the staff at MSJH. She works hard on all of her assignments and always tries her best. She does countless things everyday to make MSJH a happier place. What are your ambitions or future dreams? In the future, I want to become a space scientist. There is something different about space that brought my attention to it. I would also love to ride horses. They always seemed hard to ride but I found that nothing is impossible. 7th Grade –Ruijing Tang Nominating Teacher: Mrs. Amanda McFarlane - Library Ruijing is a multi-talented student who is always ready to welcome anyone with smiling eyes and a hello. She is respectful to her teachers and completes her tasks on time. She is kind, caring, and compassionate with her classmates and serves as a Bulldog Buddy. Ruijing is also an amazingly talented pianist, singer, and artist, contributing regularly to Bulldog Pen and now accompanies the 7th grade choir on concert numbers. It's a joy to be her teacher! What are your ambitions or future dreams? I am not sure what I want to do when I grow up, maybe something with piano. I hope I can find my interests throughout junior high and high school. For now, I’m just going to try my best to get an A+ for one of my subjects. Parents, please share a comment(s) about your student or a favorite quote. So proud of you, my pretty girl! Ruijing is an optimistic girl who loves smiling the whole day, a confident girl who is willing to face challenges, a young musician who devotes her piano passion to the community. We love you so much and are so glad to see your growth up with kindness, persistence, and self-confidence. 7th Grade – Caroline Mills Nominating teacher: Mrs. Pam Iverson - ELA I nominated Caroline for her outgoing personality, her ability to work well with others, and her eagerness. She is a new student and is more than willing to help out with MSJH Student Council. At meetings, she speaks up, offers suggestions, and always responds to my communication. This year she took on the challenge of making the Matthew Prather coupon for our "Pay it Forward" day and I don't think anyone could have done it better. What are your ambitions or future dreams? I hope to get involved in Community Action Program and student council in junior high and high school. In college, I want to major in journalism. I hope someday to become an author. Parents, please share a comment(s) about your student or a favorite quote. We are very proud of the person Caroline is becoming. She is a hard worker who sets goals and works hard to obtain them. Caroline loves adventure and is always willing to try new things. She has a love of learning and is so excited to be completely back to school this year. Being involved in extracurricular activities and community outreach brings her a lot of joy! 8th Grade – Landyn Hannah Nominating teacher: Mrs. Sarah Smith - Math I am honored to nominate Landyn Hannah for the Luke Busch Award. He is kind, respectful, and always contributes in a positive way. Landyn is a role model to his classmates and a perfect representation of what a good teammate should be. Landyn is patient and respectful to not only his teachers but to all of his peers as well. He brings out the best in people, and always shows them the respect and kindness that they deserve. Each day in class he strives to do his best, and is willing to help others who might be struggling. Landyn positively contributes to class every single day and he helps to promote a positive atmosphere within our classroom. I am lucky to have Landyn in my class! What are your ambitions or future dreams? I really want to be a basketball player in the future. If basketball doesn’t work out, I want to be in the business field. Parents, please share a comment(s) about your student or a favorite quote. Landyn has a heart of gold! His first instinct is to always include others or help others. He is kind, positive and a great leader. He works so hard in the classroom and in his extracurricular activities. We are so proud of Landyn and appreciate his amazing teachers at Mahomet-Seymour. 8th Grade –Ty Avery Nominating Teacher: Señor Brooks Davis - Spanish I nominated Ty because he is someone who truly wants to promote more "good" in the world. His genuine desire to help others is way beyond his years and I've seen it inspire others to lead lives of service. Ty is a true servant leader and I'm excited that he has received this most-deserved recognition. What are your ambitions or future dreams? I want to pursue environmental engineering. I would like to help solve environmental problems such as climate change, pollution, and other issues. Engineering has always been something I have been interested in and the idea of helping others by doing something I love sounds ideal. Parents, please share a comment(s) about your student or a favorite quote. We are so very proud of Ty! His compassionate heart and helpful spirit really brighten everyone's day. He is hard-working and dedicated in all he does. It has been a joy to watch him grow up and become a responsible and kind-hearted teen. His sense of humor is also a gift to many others, and he keeps us laughing on a daily basis! We are thrilled that he has received this honor, and we are so proud that others see what we see in him! |
