Cowden-Herrick teachers named seniors Lainey Nohren and Alaynnah Rauch Students of the Month for September.
The Students of the Month are nominated based on academic effort, attitude, participation/contribution, responsibility and service. Junior high and/or high school students are selected each month. They each receive $25, donated by United Fidelity Bank.
Lainey is the daughter of Brooke Nohren and Doug and Summer Nohren. She has one sister, Shae, and two brothers, Stran and Ty. Lainey is a member of Student Council and Yearbook. She is a Cowden Pioneer Days volunteer, working the food shack and selling tickets.
Lainey’s future plans are to receive a Certified Nurse’s Assistant certification, and attend Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University to pursue degrees as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner.
Alaynnah is the daughter of Christina Rauch. She has one brother, Christian. Alaynnah is a member of Student Council and Yearbook and is in the Health Occupations Class, from which she plans to receive her Certified Nurse’s Assistant certification.
Alaynnah’s future plans are to pursue a degree as an occupational therapist.
Cowden-Herrick announced Lisa Steffen as Staff Role Model of the Month for September.
The Staff Role Model of the Month is nominated by students, staff and community members. She will receive $50 cash, donated by Aaron and Devi Hawes on behalf of Lockart & Green Funeral Services.
Steffen teaches junior high reading. She enjoys spending time with family, horseback riding, snowmobiling and taking walks. Steffen resides in Effingham with her husband, Joe. Her family includes children and spouses Blake and Paige Mette, Wyatt and Rachel Steffen and Matthew and Serena Buchanan and grandchildren Lincoln and Nolan Steffen and Lillian and Ida Buchanan.