December 2016 Student of the Month

The Rotary Club of Flushing recently honored Ben Wright as the Rotary Student of the Month for December.  Ben is the senior class president at Flushing High School.  He is a member of the National Honor Society, the Rotary Interact Club, and is the opinions editor for the Flushing High School newspaper, The Blazer.  Ben is a student representative on the District-Wide Coordinated Health and Safety Committee.  He is also the founder of the Debate Club at Flushing High School, which boasts a membership of approximately 40 students.

Ben was able to participate in a unique experience during the summer of 2016.  He was a student intern in Lansing for Senator Ken Horn.  Ben was able to work directly with Senator Horn as well as with his staff.  He was able to participate in governmental activities associated with Senator Horn and observe the operations of the State Senate.  This opportunity to intern with Senator Horn was a valuable experience that solidified his interest in politics and government in the future.    

Ben’s attention to his academic success, his involvement in school activities, his commitment to serving his community through the Rotary Interact Club, and his recent work experience made him an excellent choice for the Rotary Student of the Month honor.  Ben was joined by his parents, John and Kim Wright, at the Rotary Club of Flushing’s meeting on December 22 at Sorrento’s.  It was a pleasure to acknowledge Ben’s hard work.