October Student of the Month: Lucas Heitz
Photo by Kabrina Brady
October Student of the Month
Lucas Heitz is the October Student of the Month. Heitz is the son of Ann and Eric Heitz and has a GPA of 3.928.
Heitz’s favorite classes throughout high school have been Principles of Engineering, Algebra 2 and Chemistry. He enjoyed Principles of Engineering because it was hands on, and liked Algebra 2 and Chemistry because he really enjoyed his teachers, Mr. Goodale and Ms. Forsmark.
Heitz is involved in football, basketball, track, Technology Student Association, Student Council and National Honor Society. He has learned a lot from the various sports he has participated in, such as how to work as a team and how to overcome adversity.
He has volunteered at Meals from the Heartland, KOA, and has helped out with dinners at his church. He also plans to attend Reggie’s Sleepout at the end of October, to gain understanding and respect for those who are homeless.
At this time, he is not certain where he will attend college, but he plans to major in engineering.
Heitz provided some great advice for fellow students striving to succeed: “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.”
To Heitz, being Student of the Month is “cool” and he “likes the free parking spot” that he has been honored with for the month. He believes he has been recognized as Student of the Month because he is involved in a diverse range of extracurriculars, and he always strives to be nice to everyone.
In recognition of his achievement, Raccoon Valley Bank has donated $100 to the ADM Scholarship Foundation.
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![Rhyan Miller is the April student of the month. Miller is the daughter of Charity and Rich Miller, and has maintained a 3.925 GPA. Her three favorite classes in high school have been drama as literature, Prostart II, and news journalism. Miller participates in cross country, theater, individual and large group speech, the prostart team, student council, NHS, silver cord, and track. She feels that her experiences in those activities have made her more extroverted, sharing that she is "not afraid of [her] own voice anymore." Miller plans to attend Winona State University to major in psychology and minor in political science. Her advice to others is to "Fake it 'till you make it." She feels she was selected as student of the month due to her increased active presence in the classroom. She is also thankful for the good parking spot. In honor of her achievements, Raccoon Valley Bank has donated $100 to the ADM Scholarship Foundation.](https://blackandredgister.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260427_104331-600x450.jpg)



