PHHS’s Students of the Month for December and January were combined due to the vacation and short week in December.

Roy Kuroka and Malcolm Miller were both honored during the Grantville/Allied Garden Kiwanis Club meeting last month by Vice Principal Bill Miller. They were both selected as they have been known mostly for their technical support of our new PHAME building. For many plays, concerts, dance recitals, district meetings, etc. two students have been found back in the sound booth running the lights and audio production behind the scenes. This role isn’t easy and took extra time to learn as we took control of this highly technical building just a little over a year ago.

Both students were recognized by the principal at Green Elementary in a letter that stated, “Malcolm and Roy were a tremendous help with the Green Elementary Holiday Programs. When I saw them walk into the theater, I felt a calm wash over me because I knew they would have the various technical situations under control. Not only did they have patience when the trainer was an hour late, due to traffic, but they were punctual and in such great moods during both shows. Please give them a huge shout out and reiterate how very much I appreciated their expertise.”

One Henry teacher gave Kuroka a recommendation by stating:

“Roy Kuroka is a gem. He is polite, inquisitive, and witty. As his teacher of two years, I am privileged to have him as a student. He is always willing to help with Henry events and takes pride with his work in lighting the stage for our plays, musicals, recitals, and more. He is a fabulous choice to represent what Henry has to offer.”

Another Henry teacher submitted this about Miller:

“Malcolm is a kind, intelligent, hardworking, dedicated student, who has proven to be completely dependable, reliable, and trustworthy by following through on all of his projects and promises. He is always ready to help and automatically lends a hand when he sees someone in need. The best thing about Malcolm is that he is very humble about his achievements and accomplishments. He is an excellent choice to be Student of the Month! Malcolm has become a mainstay here at Patrick Henry. If he’s not helping build the latest set for a school production, he’s serving on our Model United Nations team as a delegate. He was also recognized as the first ‘Henry Hoorah,’ by his fellow classmates for being a model Patriot (embracing our three pillars of welcoming, using choice words, and doing no harm). I don’t think I have ever heard him say a negative word about anyone or anything. Malcolm is simply best described as a stand-up guy. Academically, Malcolm also strives for excellence inside the classroom.”