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Rita Krause

Molly Fabian, daughter of Andy Fabian and Mary Grogan, is the December Optimist Sauk Prairie High School Student of the Month. Molly’s passion is the performing arts.  She has been active in all aspects of this department. Molly performs in marching band and Executive Session show choir serving in leadership roles in both.  She is also active behind the scenes, serving as the costuming department lead, the assistant director for the middle school musical, and the backstage lead for the Sauk Prairie Theatre Guild’s production of Elf Jr. this past weekend.  Molly’s music mentors explain that “She has an incredible ability to spread positive energy while maintaining high expectations of those around her. A near constant on our stages, Molly is consistently excellent in all that she pursues. Molly is currently leading our costuming department in the music area including costuming the entire marching band, and prepping for the monumental task of costuming the madrigal performance. She is a flute section leader in band, and the soprano section leader in choirs. Molly is also involved in NHS (service projects in the music department), forensics, is a junior Board member of the Sauk Prairie Theatre, Guild and has been involved in SPTG’s Midstage teen troupe both as an actor and as a director. She also babysits. Molly is currently preparing for auditions at performing arts colleges across the country. Pictured, left to right: Sauk Prairie Optimist Club President, Mary Grogan; Molly’s mother, Molly Fabian; Sauk Prairie High School’s Optimist December Student of the Month, Andy Fabian; Moll’s father; and Chad Harnisch, Sauk Prairie High School Principal; on December 7 at the Jaybird Cafe and Spirits.

Aaron Clement is the Optimist Sauk Prairie Middle Level Leader for December. He is an eighth grader and the son of Maricel Clement.   Aaron was nominated by his core teachers and they said the dfollowing about Aaron:“ 8th Grade Team Black is proud to present Aaron Clement as the SPMS December Middle Level Leader. Aaron is, first and foremost, a kind, helpful, and positive human with an infectious smile. Students and staff can count on him to be compassionate and supportive when they need a friend. Aaron is a courageous leader who is not afraid to take on challenges and take positive risks. He often rises to the occasion and finds success. Whether it’s being a spelling or math champion, or the lead in the school musical, Aaron accomplishes things and celebrates in a way that inspires and brings joy to his classmates. He is dedicated to his studies, participates actively in class, takes upper-level classes when given the opportunity, and is willing to take a shot at answering challenging questions even when he’s not sure of himself. He is reflective and goal-oriented.  Perhaps most importantly, Aaron is a truly unique individual who is not afraid to be himself which makes him a great model to other middle school students. We look forward to a world with more leaders like Aaron Clement!” At school Aaron is involved with: Math team, the musical, basketball, show choir, forensics, spelling bee and the mentor program. Outside of school, he enjoys solving and making puzzles, reading and listening to music. Future plans include going to college and to study writing, music, or film/documentaries. Pictured, back row, left to right: Jeff Boll, Optimist member; Jennifer Gulsvig Dunn, Sauk Prairie Middle School Vocal Music teacher. Front row, left to right: mom Maricel, Aaron Clement, sister Courtney Clement, and Tricia Rodey SPMS Principal on December 7 at the Jaybird Cafe and Spirits.