December Kiwanis Student of the Month: Patrick Origer
Photo by Submitted by Patrick Origer
Patrick Origer has been nominated as one of two Kiwanis Students of the Month for December. Origer is the son of Patty and Ed Origer. He maintains a 3.95 GPA and participates in a multitude of activities, including cross country, tennis, HyperStream, band and large group speech. As for his favorite aspect of these, Origer said “[my activities have provided for] a lot of memories.”
Next fall, Origer plans to attend Iowa State. Origer’s favorite high school classes (Algebra 2 and AP Calculus) will definitely benefit him in his pursuit of an engineering degree. If he’s not busy with his studies or extracurriculars, you might find Origer volunteering at the nursing home, donating his time and piano skills to the residents there.
Origer believes he was nominated because he’s “very involved” in school as well as in the community.
In recognition of Origer’s achievements, Kiwanis of Adel is donating $50 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)
