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Guided by Rotarian Mimi-Palen-Clare (left), the Eagan Rotary announces Students of the Month (from left) Chayla Velander (September), Jake Berron (October) and Tatiana Pereda (November)
 
 
Exceptional Character Traits
in Eagan High School Students
Recognized by Rotary Club 
 
Chayla Velander, Jake Berran and Tatiana Pereda
identified as students of the month for fall quarter
 
By Sherie Wallace
 
Three students from Eagan High School, Chayla Velander, Jake Berran and Tatiana Pereda were awarded students of the month by Eagan Rotary for September, October and November respectively.  The quarterly selection process by Eagan High School teachers and counselors identify those who show honesty and consideration of others by their actions.   The students and their parents are recognized at a Rotary meeting where Rotary Four-Way Test emphasizes these personal traits is recited at each meeting. 
 
“These students exemplify the Rotary motto of Service Above Self. Their personal character and commitment to serving others can inspire all of us to make the world a better place,” said Mimi Palen Clare, president of Executive Growth Advisors and chair of Student of the Month committee. “We are proud to recognize their leadership and contributions to the community.” 
 
Designated as the September student of the month, Chayla Velander is a volunteer coach for new members of the speech team, teaches third graders at her church weekly and will direct a service-related play for the for the National Honor Society this year.  She regularly wins awards and commendations in speech competitions and is honored to be on the traveling speech team for Eagan High School.  For several years Velander has taken advanced courses in health sciences and currently attends some classes at the University of Minnesota.  Her career interest is in nursing with a specialty in pediatric oncology or labor and delivery.   Velander is in a leadership role with the Eagan Medical Students group that connects students with health professionals.  As an active volunteer, she can be seen packing meals at Feed My Starving Children and helping at Interact Club and National Honor Society events.
 
For the month of October, Jake Berran was identified for Rotary as displaying high character and dedication.  He has excelled in math, math modeling, debates and musical skills.  He has applied his talents in music composition, piano and a wide range of band instruments.  Berran has been an Ambassador for Eagan High School to welcome new students, specifically those who are Spanish speaking, and has volunteered widely as manager for the girls’ volleyball team, a teaching assistant for the 5th grade band, leader with Special Olympics, and the Freshman Respect and Middle School Retreats.
 
Tatiana Pereda, the November Student of the month, volunteers as an usher at school theater productions and reading programs for children in the summer.  Through the library reading program, she has become aware of students who struggle to understand and she has gained a consideration to the broader community, realizing that “there is more than just myself in this world.”  She volunteers at Feed my Starving Children to pack meals, does bell ringing with her family and helps her friends with their community projects. She plans to attend a four-year college.
 
 
 

 
Eagan's Noon and Kick-Start 
Rotary Clubs Honor Local Veterans 

 
 
 
 
Corporal Al Jaeger, Army, WWII and Captain Chuck Burin, US Marine Corp, Vietnam, were honored for their service by the Eagan Noon and Kick-Start Rotary Clubs on Wednesday, November 13, at the Lost Spur Golf and Event Center. They were each given a commemorative plaque and a cash donation was made to the charity of their choice.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Human Trafficing Becomes
Rotary's Priority Project
 
Human slavery has been identified as such a global issue that Rotary International has identified this as one of the next global initiatives to solve as we get close to celebrating the end of polio.
 
Many of us have the image of human slavery taking place in other parts of the world. However, it is happening in our own country AND is a significant industry right here in Minnesota. As leaders in our communities, District 5950 has joined with District 5960 to end human trafficking in Minnesota. We are designing a three-year strategy and want your involvement.  To learn more about this important initiative, please click here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

                                                         

 
 
 

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