Student of the Month Story

Who: James Heckler
What: Student of the Month Award
When: April 13, 2017
Where: James Bowie High School
Why: To recognize and honor a student
How: Getting good grades and working hard

   James Heckler was chosen as the Student of the Month on April 13, 2017. He represented James Bowie High School as an honor role student with great grades. He is recognized by his teachers and students around him as a hardworking, intelligent student.
   Heckler has done a lot for his community and serves as a great influence for other students. He was "honored to be in this position" and wants people to know that if you work hard, you can do anything you put your mind to.

Heckler still respects other students even though he was chosen as the Student of the Month.

"I don't worry about anyone else when I'm shooting for high grades, but I'm pretty sure there are more people out there who are more qualified than I am for this position," Heckler says.

People around the school appreciate all Heckler has done.

"He really tries to do the best he can for the school, and everyone around here knows him because he's so involved," leadership president Maria Cacho says.

Heckler looks up to his grandfather and strives to be like him.

"My grandfather is my role model because he was a helicopter pilot, similar to what I want to be," Heckler says. "I enjoy being around and learning from him."

Heckler doesn't really worry about how other people see him.

"I'm not worried about how other people perceive me," Heckler says. "I would hope that people think that I'm a nice, genuine person and that I work hard for what I want."

Heckler's teachers are very proud of his achievements and behavior in class.

"I really enjoy having James in my class," Ms. Jamie Parsons, a biology teacher at Bowie, says. "He treats everyone he knows with respect and I can count on him to be an example for the class."

Many colleges look for the academic performance Heckler turns in.

"Of course I want to go to college," Heckler says. "I have motivated myself to do well and get good grades so I can create a future for myself and live up to my own expectations."